Meet Jemimah. She is seventeen years old and far from typical. She's a lover of Disney movies and hot Cheetos, of make-up tutorials and MAMA noodles, of hugs, candies and Korean dramas. She is a lover of Jesus. Jemimah has been living with us for the past two years. Her parents are missionaries in Thailand. She is here studying in the U.S. and we have had the privilege to be a part of her life here in America. Josh and I are kind of "pseudo parents" if you will. We have loved sharing life with her these past two years. She really has become a part of our family (she even calls our parents "granny" and "grandpa" :) ). This summer Jemimah has the opportunity to go back to Thailand to visit her family. She hasn't been able to see them for two years! We are very excited for her to be able to spend time with her mom, dad, and eight siblings. We will miss her though this summer! Our house will seem so quiet; I won't hear her singing Disney songs in the laundry room or jamming out to her i-pod upstairs. I won't smell her interesting noodle concoctions simmering in the kitchen. But most of all, I will miss seeing her sit across from me at the dinner table and sharing meals and conversations with her. When she comes back in August we will have added another new addition to our family! So many changes this summer...all good things from God.
Jemimah, we will miss you!
Enjoy your time in Thailand! We will be praying for you and your family! See you in August!
Much Love,
Jen (and Josh)
Awe, such a sweet post :) And now that we've had the privilege of meeting "Mimo", it's easy to see how she will be missed. Safe travels to her, and hope she enjoys being with her family!
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