5 days left

It has been a busy and at times stressful week around the Morris household. Our music teachers have been so kind and understanding. It is not like going on vacation. THere is a lot of paper work, phone calls, special permission, thank you notes, gathering of supplies etc, etc. Ongs have graciously lent us some extra suitcases again for the trip. I know we will fill them all.
Today the kids went and gathered up some soccer uniforms and balls to take with us. I went to the Wool Emporium and gathered some donated yarn and knitting needles. Gary is still working on getting medical supplies here to take.
At the same time, we are mowing lawn, putting away lawn furniture and getting the acreage and animals ready for winter.
Laundry, grocery shopping and meals never cease......
But how exciting it is to pack each item away. We have been so amazed by everyone's generosity. Just about everyday this week, I've had offers of donations and supplies. God is good. We have been praying that HE will supply just what we need (or should I say what THEY need) nothing more and nothing less.
We received a couple of emails this week from the missionaries in Shell and one of the requests was that we bring some Spanish books for the orphanage. Well I don't know if we will find any Spanish books to bring along with us, but the kids and I were thrilled that there is an orphanage there. Hopefully we can visit and spend some time there as well. The kids seem to be getting more and more excited about going. It would be really difficult if one of us were not too excited about it!!!!

Thank you to everyone that has been praying for us. I can sense the peace and assurance that has been coming over us.
We hope that we will be more of a help than a hinderance when we go!!!!
Lori