“Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come;
‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.”
Amazing Grace -- John Newton (1725-1807)
It is with swelling pride and joyful tears that we announce the homecoming of
Beatha (Bay-AH-tah) Samedy (7/4; 5th grade) & Jameson Mesilas (2/16; 2nd grade).
As you well know, our annual “Christmas newsletter in July” is six months tardy, but now there is finally news to report! And it is because of you – our family, our friends, and our community. Countless companions on this journey have given us the strength to keep standing, and for that we can never say thank you enough . . .
From the sister who cleaned our bathrooms to the students who made blankets for the children immediately post-quake . . . From the politicians who followed through to the women who risked their lives to save the children they love . . . the children we love. From the news lady who got it right to the fellow “Pitt Mom” with whom I collaborated daily . . . From the good bureaucrat in DC to the assistant coaches who took the lead . . .
Naming each of the angels in our family’s life would require a book, and we are humbled. Deeply.
Haiti to Pittsburgh to home – quake, planes, and two seasons of snow – the kids now settle into their final destination, and we’re taking great care to allow for them all the private nurturing they need in our home. You may see their energetic personalities out and about at Sunday mass and Trojan basketball games, and then, eventually, it will be time for visitors to the house, and for school, and their own clubs and activities. In the meantime, we invite you to stay on as our beloved travel mates right here on our blog site as we offer to you our simple joys and honest foibles.
As we proceed toward finalization of adoption in Illinois, and then, eventual U.S. citizenship, we pray humbly for a bit of boredom – however much is possible for a family of six? 2010 offered adventure enough for a lifetime.
Meci anpil and much love to you and yours!
Forever grateful,
The Cluver Crew – Baylor, Chad, Sherry, Jameson, Beatha, & Hunter
So glad to finally see the whole family together and complete. We've been checking in from afar but thinking and praying for you all often! God works miracles but sometimes the journey to it is tiresome. Hopefully you all can finally enjoy some quiet time together getting to know one another and making some new and fun family memories and traditions along the way. Blessings to you all...
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So glad to finally see the whole family together and complete. We've been checking in from afar but thinking and praying for you all often! God works miracles but sometimes the journey to it is tiresome. Hopefully you all can finally enjoy some quiet time together getting to know one another and making some new and fun family memories and traditions along the way. Blessings to you all...
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WooHoo! Some powerful (and fun) reading. Can we drop a dinner off to you sometime? When would work? What do all of the kids like? Prayers for your bonding time.
ReplyDeleteSeeing these kids smiling and in the arms of their forever family made me smile and cry at the same time. I am soooo happy they are finally home with you, yous, you'all, etc... I truly want to stay in touch and if the kids want to talk on the phone to Jimmy that would be awesome. He still stays in touch with several of the kids and would love to catch up. You already know from my previous messages how special Beatha has always been to me and I couldn't be happier for her. Much love sent your way. Brian, Debbie & Jimmy Lepp
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