Dear Family and Friends,
A short updated noted. Patrick and I were able to join the orphans of Solomon's orphanage in a military evacuation Saturday afternoon. We arrived in Denver yesterday safe and sound into the arms of welcoming friends and family.
More details to come as we allow ourselves to let down and process.
Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and advocacy for safe transport to the States for our family and countless Haitian orphans.
We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and love from our communities both in Haiti and abroad. The earthquake may have robbed us of some personal possessions, but reminded us how rich we are in the gifts that matter.
With appreciation, gratitude and love,
Kim and Patrick
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Great news!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home my dear cousins!
ReplyDeleteKrystal Schaun and family!
MRs Bentrott, your blog posts have been inspiring to us. I have encouraged a friend in Athens GA to consider Haiti though I Realize this is going to be very difficult now ..as the priority is adoption of Haiti children by Haitians...always. and papers are probably in many cases in rubble showing family ties etc. God bless you and I can't wait to hear more about Soloman meeting his family in USA>
ReplyDeleteSO happy to hear!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to a well-deserved and long overdue rest! We will continue to pray for you, your family, and the friends and co-workers who are still in Haiti as well. This news is so welcome and we are passing the word here in St. Louis. Let your days of healing begin.....
ReplyDeleteWe in Longmeadow, MA are so happy to know that you both are home safe and sound for rest and healing with friends and family. So glad you were able to get Solomon and Valancia out with you! That is exciting that you will be a family of four! Our Haiti Committee has really gone into overdrive here since the earthquake. We have made lots of new contacts in the community which should prove helpful for CONASPEH in the future. Thinking of you everyday, Mary Friedman
ReplyDeletehurrah!
ReplyDeleteNancy Lear
thank gosh... you are home with family with 2 little ones now?
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! I have been following your blog for the last little while, and am grateful that your family is stateside and safe. Thank you for sharing your time in Haiti with all of us ...
ReplyDeleteRest and Regroup and let us know when you will be in Kansas!!
ReplyDeleteLove you!!
Arica
How exciting! I've been checking in several times a day to see if you're home yet. Have a wonderful time catching up with family and friends- and introducing them to your beautiful son!! God bless!
ReplyDeleteLaurie
AMEN!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!
Bobbie Harris
I pray for you as you new things hit you about all you have been through. I pray you can really rest and heal.
ReplyDeleteWow! Praise the Lord! I've been checking for updates, hoping that you'd made it back to the States.
ReplyDeleteamanda galeotti
Rest, process and allow yourself to cry.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful piece of news! The best, in the midst of all the heartbreak, and all your struggle to get Solomon home.
ReplyDeleteAlleluia
sheila Dierks
Yay!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear you made it home safely with your family!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful news! Our family has been watching and praying to hear the news that your family (now all four of you!) have made it home. We pray that you can all get rested up and spend long-awaited time with your family and friends who have waited so long to see you all here together. Thank you for using this wonderful communication to keep everyone updated on the work you are doing - it has been an inspiration to me and my family (especially during the past couple of weeks)!
ReplyDeleteTake care & God Bless -
Jill (Stolte) Mousseau & Mike, Elise & Brady
Nick, Carol & Lyssa Stolte
Praise the Lord for your safe return to the mile high city of Denver. This is an answer to all of our many prayers, PTL!! Welcome home :-)
ReplyDelete"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is pure: he is a help to all those that trust in him. For there is no God save the LORD; and there is no one who is mighty like our God. It is God that girds me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like hart's feet and sets me upon high places"
(Ps. 18:30-33).
What a wonderful and loving God we serve! We're proud of you. You were able to be the hands and feet of our Lord Jesus to those who were lost and hurting. Now it's time for you to all take a well deserved rest. We'll be praying for the refreshment and renewal of mind, body and soul for you. God Bless! Enjoy your family time.
Blessings,
Rev. Bonnie and Douglas Knight
Oregon City, Oregon
Praise God for your safe delivery, and for the wonderful addition of Valancia to your family. She is beautiful, and will only grow more lovely in your care. We at First Churches (Northampton, MA) hold you and the people of Haiti in our hearts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteDori McCracken
Lauren and I were so relieved to hear you were back in the states! What an inspiration you are to us all. I have told your story to many people who shared in your trials and now in your joy! Please let us know when you are in Kansas!
ReplyDeleteLove to all of you, Lauren and Elaine Biggs
Adding smiles, hugs, and prayers of thanksgiving for your family's safe travels and arrival here in Colorado! I've been following your blog from up the road here in Fort Collins. Like others, I've been using your blog to help my kids, my husband, and myself connect with what has happened and is happening in Haiti. Bless your family and the wonderful work you do! You've been an inspiration to action!
ReplyDeleteDianne Stober
Such HAPPY news!!! So glad to hear that you are back in the states and with such darling children. Take care of yourself. We think of you all daily.
ReplyDeleteKrist Blazek and family
So glad to hear you are safe and back in Denver. Don't hesitate to call if you need anything at all. Been watching and reading about you all. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteAdriana
guys, we are SO happy you are ok, that you are safe, and that you have been blessed with Valancia. We wish we could get together to talk . . . and, we are coming to Denver on the weekend. Long story. Really long story.
ReplyDeleteCan you email us contact deets to matthew.vangeest at gmail dot com.
We would LOVE to get together.
Matt and Esther
Wonderful news Kim and Patrick. Glad you are all back in Colorado safe and warm. Your blogs have been shared with many of my friends. You are both blessed.
ReplyDeleteDavid Black
FCC in Crystal Lake, IL is greatful that our prayers have been answered and that you, your son and the other orphans are now safe.
ReplyDeleteWe hope that after you have had the chance to rest that we can learn more of how we can help both in the near term emergency response and in the long road to recovery for Haiti.
What wonderful news! Woodmont Christian Church in Nashville has been praying for you.
ReplyDelete-Trey Flowers
I am so glad to hear that you are safely home in Denver. Foothills Christian Church in Phoenix AZ has been praying for you all.
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