Leaving Memphis

Before I share some pictures of our goodbyes with friends, just wanted to let you know there are 2 other blogs about our journey in Bogota. One of course is www.bogotabridges.com and the second one is Isabella's blog www.inspiredisabella.blogspot.com.

Last Monday in Memphis, both the girls had surprise going away parties.  Brook thought she was just going to dinner at a friend's house.  Some other friends were there & they all made pizza & went to Jerry's Sno Cones, a Memphis favorite.

And Isabella thought she was attending a craft night with her small group.  There was a large group of her friends there to surprise her.  They ate Chick-Fil-A, & had an open mic share time.  It was very sweet.

Isabella is being attacked by her friends yelling surprise! 

Yummy cookie cake for Isabella (with her Jr. High Director)

Sweet prayer for Isabella

So thankful she has this great group of girls from church.

Tuesday night, a large group from church gathered at Central BBQ to say goodbye to our family. Many people came & we were honored. Unfortunately, Avery & I had not felt good that day.  About an hour & a half into the time, I was sitting down with my eyes closed & head on the table.  After being told by several how pale I looked, & I knew I didn't feel good, I went home.

Thankfully, we felt better on Wednesday because there was so much to do.  The Ottinger girls came over to tell us goodbye.  Well, we really tried to just say so long.

And then Wednesday night, we had a time of prayer at church.  One of Isabella's friends had her breathe into a jar so they would always have her breath!!  These girls!!

We felt very loved & supported by our friends. These will be great memories to help us get through our time in Bogota.  Still can't believe I'm here.