Daddy's Girl

Okay, now that you have heard Kristi's version, let me tell you all the truth. My little girl is the GREATEST little girl God ever created! She has finally warmed up to me on this trip. When Viviana brought her to us, I could tell that she was frightened. I decided to take a little walk with her, away from everybody, so I could pray a special pray for her. I prayed that God would take away her fears... and almost immediately she calmed down. Now tell me that there is no God and that he doesn't answer prayer. She has been so happy the entire time...except for right now. She is so tired that she can't see straight and is screaming her pretty little head off. To some this might be too much to handle, but for me it is the greatest sound on earth. Any sound that I am able to hear leave her lips is great! It sure beats the alternative.

This is has been the best trip, outside of the pick up trip for Luke, that I have ever had in Guatemala. I came to a realization when we were walking through the market on Sunday. I saw all of these little Guatemalan kids running around have the time of their lives. For so long, I have had the misguided perception that I was saving this little girl and Luke from a horrible life. God showed me that these children here are just as happy with what they have as our kids in the states are. It is all in the eye of the beholder as to what happiness truly is. I know that I am rambling, but I have felt the presence of the Lord the entire time that I have been down here and He has truly opened my eyes to how prejudiced I was about the Guatemalan people. I have been blind to the fact that God is truly everywhere; even Guatemala. I find it too hard to put into words because I have changed my whole reason for wanting to bring Sydney home. It is not about giving her a better life, but about sharing my life with her and her with me. I know that God created this precious little girl to do great things in her life. She has already done so much that she doesn't even realize all of the lives that she has affected. There are so many of you that are praying for her and that means that you are spending time with the Lord.

I can never tell you how much your prayers mean to me and my family. Please don't stop! We still have many miles to go before we bring her home forever!

Alan