Amazingly we had a wonderful trip too. Between both children we probably had a total of 40 seconds of crying throughout the 30+ hours of travel from Lubumbashi to D.C.!!! Thanks for your faithful prayers. They were quite popular children on the plane, just because they are both so cute. We made multiple laps, at various times during the flight, up one aisle of the plane and back down the other side just to "stretch" their little legs. At one point Kara was sitting on the lap of another young woman for about 30 minutes playing and interacting with friendly strangers. I was glad for a little break in the entertainment duties. Frequent short naps seem to have done the trick.
We are sitting in Phil's hotel room now enjoying warm water from faucets, wifi and coffee and a soft couch. The kids are excited about everything they see. Curious young twins exploring a whole new world. We took a picture with them in front of an American flag, at half mast commemorating the 10th year anniversary of 9-11. Our country has its problems and corruption, but there is no place in this current world that I'd rather live. I hope I'm more thankful the rest of my life after this trip.
It is going to be awesome to see how this specific orphanage is used by God in the future. I'm so glad we were able to get to know Didier (as is everyone who meets him) and that we have the opportunity to be part of this ministry, both now and in the future. Somehow, even though we are home, I feel we are just getting started with the Congo. There is still a lot of work to do there.
If the Lord wills, we will be arriving in Sacramento about 9:00 tonight and reuniting with our oldest four. We will be a family of eight !! What a blessing !!
Can't wait to catch up with you all in person. This has truly been a life changing expericence for all of us. We are blessed beyond what we can think or imagine.
(Gabe for) The Wilmarths
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| Didier, Annie and their six children |
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