More Great People...

     Pat & Max Rollins (aren't they cute?)

These guys have been such a huge support to both of us. My mom and I are very close and i must admit it was really tough at first for her to see me go and for me to leave her. But now they have been some of our biggest fans. Mom and I email alot. Every time I call home my Dad acts like it's the first time he's heard my voice in a year. (Really- its so sweet!) He usualy proceeds to tell me about what they are cooking for dinner- you know stuff we can't get over here! haha. My Dad is the cutest!) My Mom sends us care packages and tender cards. They are constantly tellings us how "not a day goes by we don't pray." I'm not sure how many missionary's parents have been as supportive as my parents. Thanks mom and dad!

Kimbo Slice

Well, this isn't exactly her real name, but a name that our dear group gave her this summer on their kenya trip. (In fact if you'll google Kimbo Slice you'll find they look a tad different.) Here real name is Kim Hearn. My buddy writes me novels and is always sending me scripture and what nots encouraging me. When we left home in June 2008 she sent me with a [spoon] bag full of cards. One to open every single sunday until we were to come home the first time. AND it was wrapped with Jesus and butterflies! It had birthday cards in it and a card for when I was feeling sick.

                                  Jana Wells (on left with Beth Rollins)

My ol' college roommate. I will admit neither of us were good at staying in touch once we graduated and moved away from one another. But ever since she heard we were coming to Kenya she was STOAKED! I mean the girl was just about as excited as we were! She emails me ALL THE TIME just to tell me that she loves me. One day in the last few months was particularly rough for me and very emotional. Chris had checked the mail that day and low and behold there was a sweet letter from her with pictures that was such an encouragement! God prompted her heart 2 weeks before my rough day to write me and send me pictures! Such a sweetheart!

Jessica and Luke Beaver

(this picture really makes me giggle. We tried so hard to get a normal picture of all 4 of us. It never happened. Luke got tired...)

This couple all but stalks us. Just kidding. We wouldn't have it any other way. Seriously though- they want to know every detail about the ministry they can possibly squeeze out of either of us. Did you know my love language is words of affirmation? Well, Jessica does. She always leaves comments on both blogs. When I chec

k the blog for comments and I see "1 comment"- it's usually her. Just in case you didn't know, they are on baby number 6 and yet she emailed me- just this past week- saying: "What can I do to help you raise more support for your adoption?" She is literally willing to do ANYTHING for us. I mean she did dress up like the chaquita banana lady and MC our Living Room Conversation back in May. Oh- and my man thinks it's way tender when Luke emails him just to tell him that he misses him. ::sniff::

Dottie and Frank Shealy (Frank not shown)

This precious couple is either some of our best friends or our other parents. Dottie is almost as excited about being a Shosho (grandma) to our children as my mother! Not only do they fill in for us during our time in the states, but they have been HUGE advocates for us in our adoption. They have really blessed us in so many ways from spreading the word and raising funds for our Tiny Thompsons to fasting for Only Servants Ministries. They are such wonderful godly counsel for us and we just flat out LOVE them.