We are stateside

We are in Florida at this point.  We were blessed to be able to bring Vero with us!  Since Tuesday it's been an experience for her, for sure!  Several people have asked her what impressed her most...or what she was really surprised at.  Her response was always....THE ROADS!!  We've taken her many places, mostly shopping for things she wants to take back for her, Abbie, and the IDADEE children's home.  First night we had Ruben with us and he wanted to go to Golden Corral to eat.  That was a real shocker for Vero.  She kept walking around and finally asked ME what she should eat.  I told her to take whatever she wanted.  

We took her to a theater and saw "Soul Surfer".  An EXCELLENT movie.  But had another unique experience there.  About half way through the movie they stopped it, and the outside door opened.  The manager apologized and said they would rewind it some and return to it as soon as they were done.  Then the EMT's came in with a stretcher to get a woman who sat a few seats behind us.  We never knew there was a problem.  Evidently she had had a stroke.  She talked to the guys, so she was awake.  But we really did enjoy that movie.  If you get a chance, GO SEE IT!!!

I wanted to put a few photos of Vero and her time here.  I hope you enjoy them with her.  We took Ruben to the airport in Orlando and Vero was really shocked.  That is where most of these photos were taken.  The first one was on MFI on the flight out.  She sat with the pilots for a time.  We had Dick as the main pilot, so MFI treated her special.  Then the other ones are from the Orlando airport.

Aside from all the excitement of having Vero here, we had a huge shock on Wednesday.  Dick Snook called us and had to let us know my brother's youngest son had passed away that morning.  He has spent many years with severe pain from a brain tumor that they could not totally remove.  He has been a GREAT witness for the Lord for years and never stopped sharing Jesus with all who would listen.  So, we know he is in a much better place and out of the awful pain he lived with.  But those of us here are the ones who are feeling the pain of his departure.  Please pray for the whole family that they will find peace.  Especially since we know we will see him again, eventually!!

For now, I'll close out.  We do not have access to internet very often now, so have to utilize it when we do.  Vero returns to Haiti on Tuesday and we will be heading north, toward Wisconsin.  We'll try to keep you updated as our time here goes by.  Blessing to everyone!!