Ta Daaahhhhh…..drumroll, please…..

Finally after two months, untold hours of waiting, filling out documents, refilling out documents, waiting some more, being promised at least 10 times that we were going to get it THAT day, going to office after office, and then going to more offices, being on a first name basis with most of the people working in Toyota Zambia, livening up their waiting room more than they’ve probably ever had, we are actually in possession of the vehicle many of you gave toward- a tough, diesel, 13-seater Toyota Land Cruiser!!!

Sam was so thrilled when we went to Signs of the Times, and picked up our Special Hope Network logo to put on the side. They immediately attached a logo to both sides, much to his delight, and ours as well. After two months of waiting, we truly were beginning to think this day would never come. So, now we can go on roads that wouldn’t be considered roads in America- deeply rutted, rocky, dirt, cement pieces throughout, going over streams, and into gulleys, to get to kids who have never been served, who need care, and to be shown love by someone outside of their immediate family.

So, rejoice with us! We have enough friends here now, that we were able to drive by some of their homes, and they cheered with us, knowing the arduous task it was to get to this point, but how much more rewarding it would be to drive by your homes, those of you who gave of your resources to help us to serve these children who so desperately need it, and their parents, who are deeply encouraged by our interactions with their children and with them. So, thank you. Thank you!