Throughout our life we are given experiences that impact us so much that we remember the details vividly – never to be forgotten. I had one of these such experiences yesterday, March 28th, that will stick with me throughout my life. It all started back on March 23rd when I received an email from a good friend of mine requesting assistance in gathering donations for a family that was in need. In short the man who now goes by Roy, faced terrible circumstances in his home country of Congo and had to quickly flee the country leaving his family and seeking refuge in the United States. When he got here he was able to move his family to a safe location in Uganda and stay in contact via phone, but never was able to see them. He fought over and over in the court systems to get them passes to come but with no success. Finally after a long drawn out process and lots of prayers and assistance from friends here in the USA, he was able to get them permission. This was after 6 years of not being able to see his family. The last step of the process was fulfilled this week when the embassy in Uganda issued his wife and four kids visas to come to the USA. They packed up everything they could from their home and prepared to take a flight just a few days later to finally be reunited with their dad and her husband.
When the family arrived in Dubai they were hardly able to move. Rachelle (the mom) had 9 extremely heavy suitcases and 4 kids all under the age of 10. She had no way of moving all of her belongings and children by herself and did not know where to go. She waited for a long time, not knowing what to do. The youngest son, Joseph, 5 years old, started screaming and crying. He created such a scene that security came up to see what was going on. Joseph cried to them “No one will let me see my daddy! I want to see my daddy!” The security then helped them get to where they needed to go. By this time, they had missed their flight and had to catch a different one to LA. The next day they caught a flight to Los Angeles and had planned to grab a short flight from there to Phoenix to be reunited on March 27 at 6:00pm. Roy and a group of all his friends, including myself, were anxiously awaiting for them to arrive. The flight arrived, but unfortunately they were not on it. Instead, they got held up for 4 hours in Customs in Los Angeles and once again missed a flight. By now his wife and 4 kids were intensely tired. They were lost in a new country, they had 9 suitcases that were incredibly heavy and no way of communicating with Roy. Back in Arizona, the group was down that they had not made the flight – but the sense of hope was tangible. We all believed that it was just a matter of time before the reunion would take place. Calls, emails, facebook posts all went out trying to find someone that might be able to help locate the family at the LAX airport. Before long a bishop in the LDS church was at the airport and found the family. He took them in for the night, and provided them the care they needed after a long couple days of travel. Roy was informed and anxiously plans were made again for the reunion the next day at 11am.
The next morning rolled around and all I could think of when I woke up was how excited I was to see this reunion. It reminded me time and time again the true importance of family. They really are everything! Excitedly I jumped in my car and headed down to the airport for the second time – this time with the confirmation they were on the flight and ready to land in Phoenix at 11:06am. As I arrived, I saw the same amazing group of friends there to support Roy and his family. These friends came in from all over (Virginia, Utah) to be there at this incredible occasion.
Meet Roy! An absolutely incredible person. Honored to call him a friend!
Knowing his wife and 4 kids were definitely on the flight, we all gathered around extremely anxious to see them. I think we were all nervous with sweaty palms and weak knees. Every time a group would exit out of the security we’d ask, “We’re you on the flight from LA?” “Nope,” we would hear time and time again. Finally we heard the answer YES and now we knew were just minutes away from the reunion. The crowd of friends kept inching closer and closer to the exit as onlookers began to gather and ask about the special occasion. Roy maintained his eyes locked down the aisle looking for the first sign of his family, not a second without his huge smile!
Waiting to see his family arrive at the long end of the terminal corridor.
Then suddenly it happened. The family appeared – about 75 yards away. At first they looked in every direction trying to figure out which of the hallways they should follow next. You could tell they were puzzled on how to exit. Within seconds the group started screaming and yelling, “Over here!” “Here, here, here!” “Come this way!” The energy was unreal. The family spotted the excited crowd and began moving towards us however I could tell at first they still had not spotted Roy among the crowd, his small stature blended right in from so far away with the jumping crowd, waiving signs and yelling people. But as the family approached and got closer there was a moment when it happened. (I get watery eyes just writing this down as I remember the moment.)
It suddenly happened. Rachelle recognized Roy from among the crowd of people. Suddenly like a sprinter taking off from the blocks she raced towards him, dropped all her bags, threw up her arms as if she just crossed the finished line and embraced Roy like I have never seen two people embrace before. Six years! Six long years of living apart – and here they were finally together again! The rest of the kids hurried in to hug and from that instant the floodgate of emotions opened. Before I display the rest of the photos from the reunion, please keep the following in mind while viewing them. His youngest son, not yet 6 years old, never once has seen his Dad, yet there is an instant connection between the two of them. His oldest daughter of the four children, was only 4 years old when he saw her last, the other two even younger. So for the children this might just be the first memory they really have of their Dad – and yet when I saw them connecting there it was simply magical. The love that Roy had for all of them was intense and I could feel the same radiating from the kids towards their Dad. His wife, who has all this time raised the kids on her own, telling them stories of their father – is now able to raise them together as a family. It truly is such a beautiful occasion to see them all as a family. Here are the rest of the photos from the day I will never forget.
The family is spotted about 75 yards away, confused by all the hallways and not sure which direction to take. Suddenly the group starts to scream to get their attention and guide them to the exit.
Roy’s anticipation as his family is getting closer.
His family sees our group cheering them on, but his wife has yet to spot him amongst the crowd.
She suddenly spots Roy and immediately dashes towards him dropping her bags behind her and throwing up her arms in excitement.
The kids run up and now the family is together – after 6 years of separation.
While hugging his 7 year old boy who was only 18 months old when Roy had to suddenly flee the country – he spots his 5 year old boy was not yet born at the time. This was the first time ever that he has been able to lay eyes on his boy and hold him in his arms.
Rachelle is filled with emotion as she goes around giving hugs to all those who helped make the reunion possible.
Out of the corner of my eye I spot Roy’s attorney who helped make this all possible, sitting crouched down taking it all in. I thought for a second that at that very moment she must have been so proud of her line of work and the amazing reunion she helped make possible.
Then Rachelle is introduced to the attorney and the emotions are overwhelming.
What a long journey this family has had – but if the expression on this little guy’s face is any sign of what’s to come you can tell it’s going to be an amazing journey ahead as a family.
While photographing the reunion, each time I would drop the camera down my eyes would start to water up, and then I would realize I needed to be ready to capture the next moment so I’d position myself and take ready to fire off more photos. I guess you could say I was never really able to take the whole experience in and really let my emotions absorb it. However on the way home, I unpacked my camera and while sitting at a stop light started scrolling through the shots on the back of my camera. It was then that the emotions hit. My eyes welled up with water and tears streaked down my cheeks. I had to pull over and try to dial back the emotions. It was then that I realized how special an event I was able to just witness and capture in my photos. At that moment, I realized how special families truly are and blessed I was to see something that will stick with me throughout my lifetime.
Many blessings to Roy and his family! Albert Einstein said it best, “May you rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life.”
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Huge thank you goes out to an incredible photographer, Matt Barr at http://www.barrphoto.com out of Utah. See Matt (and his wife and kids) were not only at the airport to capture the reunion as well. But they were actually one of the instrumental pieces in Roy’s life here in America. Matt and his family helped him find a place to stay, work and assistance in the process of reuniting him with his family. When travel plans for the family went awry on their way from Africa to Phoenix – Matt was the first one on the phone making arrangements for them. When I first heard about this event back on March 23rd and volunteered to photograph it. I found out Matt (a photographer) would be there to take pictures – and yet he was kind enough to extend the invitation to have me join him and shoot as a second camera. What an amazing person Matt is and I would encourage anyone that is looking for a photographer up in Utah to be sure and check out his website – and contact him – he will take good care of you. Not to mention the guy has an amazing Australian accent! Thanks Matt for letting me help out on this amazing event!
Matt Barr – http://www.barrphoto.com
Lara - OOoooooHhh Trevor WOW!! I have tears and goosebumps… You are sooo right family is soooo precious!
x
Lisa Otto - Oh my heavens Trevor! What an AMAZING experience
Now that I’m all teary eyed this early in the morning…I know this will be something that you hold dear to your heart forever! God bless Roy and his family and many, many more years…together!
Tracy Clements - Thank you again Trevor for sharing the experience. As a parent, I can only image what he went through. His family is gorgeous. Images are beautiful.
Sarah Danaher - I’m not given to tears in any normal circumstances. But I certainly just wept. So precious. Wow.
Cory - Such an amazing thing to be able to capture.
Michelle Standerfer - Beautiful Day is right, absolute joyous journey this family has experienced and now gets to fulfill the life together as a complete family. Great capturing every moment Trev.
Mandy Brown - I have been anxiously awaiting to see some of these photos ever since you mentioned on FB that you were doing this. Good thing I hadn’t done my makeup for the day yet…what an amazing thing to be a part of! Well done!
Hannah - Thank-you so much for sharing this story, it is truly beautiful.
Phillip Marshall - Very nice, Trevor. Great job of telling their story!
Wendy Cunningham - Trevor I can’t stop crying! This story really took a toll on me. This is what I love about our jobs. This is what it is all about. Thank you for sharing this story!
Corrie Hughes - Miracle…is the only word that can descibe this! Thank you so much for sharing with us the most intimate experience of a reunited family. Your images and words put me there with you..the feelings of anticipation and joy were overwhelming! Although your words were beautiful, your photos tell the story perfectly by themselves. You have an imazing gift!!
Stacey Long - Trevor, never ever ever has a post on a blog made me cry like this one just did. Such an amazing reunion! You captured every emotion so beautifully!
David Grube - Amazing… so much love and joy there!! Great job.
Isaac Stott - WOW! The story, the pictures, the love, the emotion…. this is what it’s about and why we do what we do. Trevor, you pictures tell the most beautiful story. A great big thanks to you and Matt for sharing.
Lindsay Madden {Lindsay Madden Photography} - What an amazing story Trevor! I can’t stop crying…absolutely beautiful. <3
Kale Fitch - Truly amazing Trevor, I couldn’t hold back the tears while reading this. You did such a great job capturing these moments.
Maria - Trev, This is such a touching story. I am literally sitting in my office crying my eyes out right now! So much emotion! What an event to capture! This, my friend, is lifestyle photography. This is their life and you did such an amazing job capturing it all! Wow!
Karen Stott - Oh my word Trevor…… I am just thrilled for this family. Thank you. REALLY thank you from the bottom of my heart for capturing this for them. You have an amazing heart and I am so glad to call you my friend.
Suzie Bell - Trevor! How amazing you were able to be there for that reunion. The tears will not stop flowing after not only seeing the beautiful captures, but how you wrote the reunion. My makeup is a wreck as I sit at work and prepare for a meeting, but I am so blessed to have read this from you. This is what being a photographer is all about my friend. Just Awesome!
Emma - I have been waiting for this… From the moment you posted about it to seeing the images I have been filled with wonder and awe. I knew this homecoming was something special. I am so glad that in the end, obstacles overcome this family was reunited. The photos speak volumes to the emotion of mankind. This is true love.
Thank you for being part of this Trevor and for starting my day off with smiles, tears and a love of the human spirit.
Julia Fredrick - WoW!! How can you not cry tears of joy for this family! Trevor thank you so much for sharing with us what life is all about. My heart is touched for the love of a husband for his wife, a wife for her true love and the children for the example that family is 1st in life!! Thank You
Denise Conrad - Oh my goodness… I’m a tearful mess right now. Beautiful Trevor! Absolutely beautiful.
stephanie elg - Thank you so much for posting this so perfectly. My heart is still jumping from yesterday and the tears are still flowing. This experience has also changed my life. Thanks so much for being there to help capture these priceless images. Especially the one with the family looking for us in the hallway – when they were still lost. We could not see them as close as the camera captured them and this particular photo is deeply touching to me. A couple of interesting story additions, if I may. Rachelle was actually stuck in the Dubai airport because she had 9 suitcases and 4 small children. She had no way of moving all of her belongings and children by herself and did not know where to go. She waited for a long time, not knowing what to do. The youngest son, Joseph, whom Roy had never met, started screaming and crying. He created such a scene that security came up to see what was going on. Joseph cried to them “No one will let me see my daddy! I want to see my daddy!” The security then helped them get to where they needed to go. By this time, they had missed their flight and had to catch a different one to LA. Once in LA, they were stuck in customs for 4 hours – I can’t imagine! Then again missing their flight to Phx – meanwhile there was no contact with Rachelle and Roy was terribly nervous for her safety. Once they were finally in the LA hotel room, one of the boys started jumping on the bed and saying “YAYYY! Tomorrow we get to go to the United States!!!” How precious!
Many miracles happened in order for this family to be reunited. Prayers from many many people have been answered. I am humbled today simply because I am able to live with my family… and in such a wonderful country! Thank you Trevor for helping to spread this incredible story.
Rachel Catlett - Trevor, I have tears streaming down my face right now. This was so beautiful and sweet. What an amazing story! I’m so glad they are finally all together and living in America, such a blessing! Makes me want to hug my family and never let them go
Tasra Dawson - Amazing. Stunning. Heart wrenching. The power of the story told in images. Thank you for sharing your heart and the heart of this family with the rest of us today.
Danielle Moyers - You have changed my life with this story and inspired me to document more of life
Thank you SO MUCH!
Ashley Swallow - Amazing job capturing real emotions! I think I need a tissue or two or three.
Elizabeth and Ryan | Elizabeth Ryan Photography - WOW! I was just watching Showit Live where Kevin gave you a shout out and said you have to go check out this site. Warning us that we should have a box of tissues handy. Well, I of course did not prepare myself and as I sit here in a coffee shop, I am crying. Like really crying!
lol. What an incredible documentation of how precious life truly is! Thank you so so so much for sharing this experience with all of us in such a special way! We will keep Roy and his family in our prayers as they begin their lives together in the US!
Kristi - Wow! Thanks for sharing! Great job on the pictures, and I’m so happy that family is together again! Amazing.
Summer Driggs - That…was…amazing. I got goosebumps reading everything and seeing all the beginning pictures. And then when I saw the picture of his wife when she saw him, I lost it. And then from there it was a tidal wave. And now I need to go reapply my mascara. What an experience. What an UNFORGETTABLE experience. This will be one that I will be sending the link to my friends and family to come and read. It is like we were actually there, and you just did so phenomenal Trevor…just perfect!
Shelly Olsen - Trevor, you did such an amazing job! Your pictures capture the emotions so well! I am excited to see Matt’s photos too. My description for the day would be titled, “A Glimpse of Heaven”
I wish everyone could meet Roy. One is never the same after knowing Roy. (Which has always been his name) He may be small in stature but he is a giant of a man. He has seen the worst humanity has to offer when he was in the Congo. But yet he is the happiest guy I know. “Amazing” doesn’t even begin to describe him. He had to escape the Congo because he put his life in danger trying to protect others. He is the epitome of Christlike service…… Thanks again Trevor.
Linda Petersen - What an amazing event to be a part of! You captured all the emotion of the day. Nice work!
Kim - Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone who was not able to attend the reunion. These pictures and descriptions make us readers feel as if we were there. What an amazing family who deserved every ounce of the happiness they felt that day.
Rebecca Knowles - Wow! Thank you for sharing this! I just had a good cry as I read their story. What an amazing story of life, love and the TRUE American dream. You captured it perfectly.
Melody - Thank you so much for sharing a truly remarkable story!! It was beautiful and I am still crying!!! The love that every family should have was truly exemplified here. They will treasure the memory you made for them through these pictures for many years to come.
Damaris Mia - Okay… so this made me cry. Such a touching story! So glad that they are all reunited! God Bless them!!
nadia - Incredible. I am crying in front of my computer. SO AMAZING!
Michelle Feeney - Thank you for sharing this very special moment Trevor. You really captured this families reunion perfectly. I’m totally crying tears of joy for them.
Carey - I feel there are words I need to write and I cannot form them. I am speechless (which is rare) and tears are flowing down my cheeks. THANK YOU for doing this for this family. Thank you for posting it here for us to read. What a grand dose of perspective. I am so utterly joyful for this family.
Melissa - Thank you for this beautiful story. I am bawling my eyes out!
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Karen - These pictures are incredible, showing the strength of family even when separated by years. Last night I saw a documentary on women and girls who were raped in the chaos that is the Democratic Republic of Congo. I’m so glad that he got his family out of there. I’m so happy that he was finally reunited with his family with the help of so many kind Americans. This is what our country is about, not the naysayers, not the border-fencers, not the doom and gloomers, but America the Beuatiful with all our hope and open arms. The nation may be going through a rough patch, but si se puede. Thank you so much for these wonderful pictures. All best
Nina - THIS is what photography is all about. Even without words you can feel the emotions and the love. What an incredible story and journey and what incredible people – Roy and his family, the people who made this all possible, and you and Matt capturing this unforgettable moment. Thank you for sharing with us and providing a sense of hope to those you are lucky enough to know of this story.
Tamra Wade - Trevor you have again touched my heart with your story telling through your craft. what a powerful and beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it! I am sobbing with joy that this beautiful family is back in each other’s arms. As a parent – I can’t even imagine. God bless Roy and his family and all of you for all your work in putting them back together and for finally sharing this joy with us! Beautiful!
Shelly Olsen - There is something I would like everyone to know about Roy: He had to escape the Congo because he was a political target. He and a group of men organized a nonviolent movement to protect the women and girls in his village from being raped, killed, brutalized by soldiers of the military. The group was trying to draw attention to what was happening to the citizens of the country he loved. He was beaten and tortured, repeatedly. His father was killed because he tried to warn the group of approaching soldiers; his mother was killed because she hid her two young daughter’s from soldiers who came to their house to rape them. He told me that 75% of the people he knew in the Congo are now dead from the violence. This is a man of integrity who truly lives a Christ like life. He is always putting the needs of others above his own needs. After he came to the US, his only goal became to protect his family the best he could. His wife is the other unsung hero in this story. Raising 7 children alone for so many years (Roy has 3 “adopted children” who were infants he rescued off the streets when he was a young man. They were not able to come to the US with the family because they were never legally adopted. Roy still supports them as they go to school and live in Rwanda.)She had to relocate many times to different countries, differents cities and different house to keep her children safe. Unspeakable stress and fear. She is a woman to be admired.
This is a wonderful reunion but there is still alot of worry for this beautiful family.
Talia Gardner - Trevor,
This is such an AMAZING story. I smiled the entire way through the photographs.
I shared it on my own blog and wanted to let you know I did so. I linked back to you on the post.
http://taliagardner.blogspot.com/2011/03/trevor-dayley.html
Thanks again for sharing this beautiful moment with us!
Talia
Rhonda Cook - In a world full of hate, crime, and discord, this story warmed my heart! It is all about the family, and freedom! Love the good ole USA! Their is light in the eyes of this family. Love the 5 year old!
Jennifer @Jenerations - Trevor, not only have you been given the gift of photography….but also the gift of love. You are an amazing man, one who clearly puts his heart into every photograph. Your photos all feel like little gifts wrapped in a bow. What a treasure. I hope there is nothing but good times ahead for this family.
Christopher (ZMEDIA) - Trevor – thanks so much for sharing this with us. What a great reminder that life if about our relationships with God and others – not about our daily routine. We take so many things for granted.
Holli True - Oh my goodness!! This totally brought me to tears!! So beautiful! How special to be there to witness all of this unfold. God bless this amazing and inspiring family.
Vicky Thompson - Trevor… I could barely see the pics through the tears!! Reading the story first then seeing the photos, I could literally ‘feel’ the emotion of the family! What amazing pictures! Thankyou for sharing them and the family’s story.
Crissie - I read this beautiful story a couple of days ago. Tonight, we happened to run into them at the Mesa Temple visitor’s center! We talked with them for a while. Roy told us about some of the difficulties they faced in Congo. He kept saying, “Americans are spoiled!”
We most certainly are! What a beautiful family they are. Thanks for sharing their story!
Laura Force - This story struck a cord within me. I have 2 adoped cousins from the Congo whose family endured much of what this family has. Their mother also had to flee with her children, their Dad and some uncles were killed. By the time their mother made it to the Red Cross refuge and were in line to come to the states, she and thier youngest sibling (who was about a year old) died from starvation, since she was still breast feeding him. My cousins flew to the States with a few relatives and were adopted by my cousins. Trevor, you photogrphed them at my wedding. They are now healthy teenagers and are as happy as can be.
This family has overcome the toughest part of their life. Yeah, they still have some obsticles, but it’s nothing compared to what they have already been through. I will keep them in my heart knowing that they survived and will go on to lead happy and fullfilling lives.
Much love~
Laura
stephanie elg - Trevor, I have had the wonderful privilege of spending a lot of time getting to know this family this week. We were at my house yesterday and I asked her if she wanted to get on the computer. She asked me to see your blog so she could again look at the photos of that day at the airport. We sat together at the computer and cried. She seemed especially happy with the photo of Roy waiting in anticipation with a big smile on his face. She just stared at him for a while. She was looking at the photo of her running. Her daughter came up, laughed, and said “Mama, you look funny!” She calmly said “No, just happy.” I share this with you so you will catch a glimpse of not only what these pictures have meant to those looking at your blog, but also to Rachel. She is very grateful.
Alisha - Trevor! This post was passed around like crazy, and for SUCH great reasons. I think we all needed this. What a heartwarming story, and how blessed that family is. They will cherish these photos forever, and I know their story will stay in your heart.
Jentry Aileen - Oh my gosh..this brought me to tears. So heartwarming. Beautiful images.
Brooke Martin - never have i left a comment on such a high volume comment list
. but had to tell you…i just brought my 6 year old boy up on my lap and read him every word. we cried together. never been to your blog page before…until now. just saw you on facebook and it led me here. thank you for sharing 
great seeing you old neighbor.
Brooke (Farnsworth) Martin
Denise Nicole - Absolutely beautiful!!!! Words can never express the beauty of this occasion but the emotions caught on film will forever be embedded in my memory! I cried my eyes out. I don’t even know this family but my heart went out to them. I can’t even imagine a day without my family! And to be so far away for so long is unreal. Just beautiful Trevor! Beautiful.
Laird Nelson - This has got to be one of the best blog stories ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cindy - Wow! these pictures made me cry! I work with lots of the refugees that come to the valley and I hear some of the horror stories that they go thru just to get here. You captured that precious time in their lives so beautifully. Thanks for sharing!!
Wanda Judy - This truly was an amazing, and long-awaited day made even more special by all the love and support from friends everywhere!
Roy has many friends, because ‘to know Roy is to love him’.
A few minutes after his family was reunited, Roy leaned over and said to me “Now I am a whole man”. I was struck by the feeling that I was in the presence of Royalty! Roy is a prince amoung men and Rachel, his beautiful princess with their gorgeous children (all looking absolutely perfect after days of travel)!
Roy and his family have struggled through an extremly difficult six years with untold trials, exhibiting amazing strength, resolve, and faith that somehow, God willing, their family would be reunited again! That day has now finally arrived! It’s hard to adequately express the emotions- we are all so happy and relieved for them! Family really is what it’s all about, and their beautiful story is just beginning (again)!
Thanks Trevor and Matt for sacrifing ‘being in the emotional moment’ to capture some amazing pictures so we could all enjoy them later (I missed the best and most important pictures because I couldn’t take my eyes off them)!
Thanks Suzanna (Roy’s attorney) for all your unfailing hours of work on Roy’s behalf, and your love and support (I know how much this has meant to you), as well as anyone and everyone else who has ever loved, helped, or supported Roy and his family in any way (there are so many)!
God bless you Roy, Rachel and children- we consider you part of our family (many others feel this way also)! You are very loved!
Susan Wingle - This is a touching reminder that families are forever! Nothing, nothing can replace our family. No trial is too great, no journey too long, no sacrifice too much, to keep our family together. This is also a reminder that we so often let little things of no importance keep us apart. It also reminds of the remunion we will experience when we meet our loved ones beyond the veil. Thank you so much for sharing this with me, dear Wanda!
Morgan Jones - Many Miracles happen every day. Even when it takes several year it’s still a Miracle. I was incredibly moved to tears about this story, and I am in China teaching English. Reading and seeing the results gave me Hope that more people can make their way to the Land of milk and honey. May we always grateful for a loving Heavenly Father and his Son, Jesus Christ that show us all that miracles happen every day in every way through others. Thank You (xiexie ni)Matt, Trevor, Ms. Attorney and everyone for making this possible. Happy Easter!!
Alain CIZUNGU - It’s like we say: no comment.
Thank you very much Trevor,
I dont know what to say, god bless you and all of you for what you dit for my family,
Rachelle is my Grand sister and I love her family very much.
Her husband Roy, is more than a grand bro, he is my best friend.
Thank, God bless you.
Alain ciz.
Lydia - So so beautiful! My heart rejoices with them!
Shelly Olsen - Trevor, I can look at this blog over and over and it still brings tears to my eyes. The Mongane family has been here 4 months. Everytime I am with this family, I feel joy! They are great. The kids are all in school and Rachel is adjusting well to life in America. So many changes, so many things are different for her. This family is surrounded by people that love them and help them. They affect people like nothing I’ve ever seen before. They have seen the worst of humanity when they were in Africa, and they are still faithful, God loving people who are happy! The trials that they had to pass through are incomprehensible to most people. Yet, they are a dignified, smart, loving, faithful family. I eagerly await the “rest of their story!”
Ashah Wood - This made me tear up, how amazing!
Alyssa Turner - Wow Trevor this blog is amazing. What a story! I say this with tears of joy streaming down my face!
Lindsey Sanders - Got me crying and my kids looking at me like I am crazy! What an awesome story!
Christina Wall - I could hardly even read.. I had to keep wiping the tears away! GOD this is an amazing story. *sniffle
MacKenzie Hinners Pudenz - W O W!
Gabrielle Rochon Humberstone - Thank you for sharing this amazing story.
Pirie Hollosi - Incredable story! It made me cry. Thanks for share it Trevor!