Always room for more

Since I arrived in Haiti 3 years, 4 months ago the orphanage has been full. There has never been a moment in time when we thought "we have some free beds, let's fill them!" Or even a day when I thought to myself, if we just did some rearranging we could fit a few more kids in. We have been FULL from day one.

But somehow, someway there always seems to be room for one more.

First came Christopher, we couldn't turn him away with his cornrows and sweet smile!

Then Jean Marc, living in "friends" houses working for his keep after his mother passed away. He has brought a light that shines so bright into our lives!

Then Michelove and Mackenlove, our very own Cinderella story; the poor things were suffering at the hands of their evil stepmother. Those two are always looking out for each other and just as spunky as the day we first met!

Then came the "New Jerusalem" clan. Fifteen kids all at once. We weren't sure how we were going to make that work, but somehow our rooms seemed to grow making space for new beds and new faces. It took two years before all our kids were able to live together under one roof, but eventually we were able to finally become "one BIG happy family!"

Then came our tiny twins, who are not so tiny these days! Their smiles and laughter make the sleepless nights and spit up stained shirts worth while!

Then, just when we thought there really REALLY wasn't room for anymore kids, we met Matthew. A teeny tiny little bundle of love. When I was asked, "Do you think there is room for another baby down there?" The only answer we could come up with was, "There's always room for one more!"

And so our family has grown once again and we are proud to welcome Matthew Joseph into the Hope House family!

Praise God for His everyday miracles; like somehow making sure there is always room for one more!

peace, love and a smiling soon to be healthy baby,

Rachel