Friday in Maseru

Please pray today for Cathy Nagy, who has been in Ghana since JANUARY to adopt her son Jonathan. They are hoping to get his passport today and need the US Consulate in Accra to issue his visa so they can come home to America. After two weeks in Africa (and it has been a wonderful two weeks, don't get me wrong!), I completely understand how more-than-ready she must to see her daughter, son, husband, friends, family, home and church.

There is a huge element of spiritual warfare in adoption. Satan doesn't easily release children from the bondage of poverty and loneliness to the nurture and shelter and love of a family who will train them in the ways of the Lord. It's a battle not against flesh and blood (although sometimes it seems like that, with certain officials and individuals), but a battle against the powers and principalities of the spiritual realm. We have definitely seen obstacles thrown in our path, but we've also seen how the prayers of God's people knock down those obstacles. Cathy has and is facing huge obstacles, so please keep her adoption process and the rest of our adoption process in your prayers.

We spent a laid-back Friday hanging around the chalet, skyping at the mall, doing laundry and playing. Paul is really starting to come out of his shell. He talks now - still in whispers - but actual words in English and Sesotho. For those of you who asked how we would communicate with him - it's lots of points and gasps and oohs and aahs and raspberries and nods and head shakes. He is the most communicative non-verbal child I know!

He LOVES to be carried. He CAN walk and run and jump and climb (he's playing a lot, now, and will race back and forth after the soccer ball), but he prefers to hitch a ride on someone's back if at all possible. I can't say I blame him! We don't mind too much - it's good for bonding - but the little booger can get heavy! Shelley tried to tie him to Sam in the traditional way African women carry their babies. He's a wee bit big for that, and I can't say he was overly thrilled with the idea. He wants to ride, but he also wants to let us know that he is NOT a baby!


It's been an overwhelming, exhausting and amazing two weeks in Lesotho. We're ready to head to Johannesburg for phase two of our adventure, but I for one will miss Lesotho. For one, our hotel room is WAY cheaper. Plus, we've gotten to know some amazing people, and I'm going to miss them. But no need to get sentimental and emotional just yet. We still have two more days!

Much love,

Trent, Kristi, Sam and Paul

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