Journal: Day 7

Eating Lunch at Pana

The kids are doing great. They are starting to realize that we leave soon, and are so sad. I can't even think about saying goodbye to them. Last night we had a dinner at the church with all the members of their ward. The food was incredible, and everyone had tons of f un. The Stake President is an awesome guy, and has helped Kevin out so much. We're really grateful for all his suppor t. On the way home, the president gave all of us a ride in the ba ck of his truck. Kids and all. It was one dangerous ride, b ut the kids had a blast and were laughing and screaming all the way home.
Kevin got sick. He looks and feels awful. I don't know how he's goin g to make it all the way home on Sunday. He can hardly stand, and can't eat any food. I gave him so medicine, and ken gave him his antibiotics. I really hope it helps him, because as of right now he's pretty nonfunctional. If you know Kevin, then you know that it really must be bad. I've never seen a more dedicated person who selflessly gives so much.
Today a wo man from the capitol called to check on Baby Levi. She also told us the real reason his mother gave him up. Apparently she does indeed have a husband, and they even ha ve 4 children together. Her husband has been living and working in the United States for the past 2 years. While he's been away, she had an affair, and got pregnant. L evi was the result of that affair. She didn't want her husband to find out, so she decided to give him up and force her other 4 children to kee p the secret. The orphanage has also been asked by the capitol to receive 5 more newborns!! We don't have the room, s o we can only accept 3 of the infants. They will arrive early next week, and I'm so excited for them !




Today we went to see what they say are the 'Waters Of Mormon'. It's absolutely beautiful, and sooo big! We got l ucky with a beautiful clear day, so we were able to see everything. On the way there we were all dying from the winding mountainous r oads, not to mention the gargantuan pot holes and crazy driving ala bus driver. We even had to pull over to let Lindsay and Skylar throw up multiple times. It was not pretty, and we w ere all grateful there were no accidents in the car. We also went shopping in Pana. I got myself a few little things. Jewelry, bags, bini, stuff like that. It was fun but felt really strange about leavi ng on our last day so we could go sightse eing. I feel like maybe I should have just stayed home with the kids. However, I do think it's been a long week, and I needed a little break. The kids missed us tons and greeted us at the door with hugs and kisses. It's amazing how attached they've gotten to us. They are amazing kids.