Hasta Luego Lambs

Today we said a sad see you later to Cory, Laura Beth and Harrison Lamb. They have been part of the MannaDR team for the past two years. The Lambs started the tutoring program at the Children's Home. They made a huge differences not only in the lives of the kids at the Children's Home but, to the whole community and in our lives as well. Friday we had a going away party for them with just the MannaDR staff. Sunday we had a special program for them at church. Today was the real goodbye and it was harder than we thought. The Lambs have been such a huge support for us and even though we know they will still continue to encourage us from the States we will desperately miss seeing them every day. 

Dear Cory, Laura Beth and Harrison,  

Although we have only know each other less than a year we truly consider you to be close friends. You have made such a huge impact on our lives and the peoples lives here in the Dominican, and we know that you will continue to do this as you go back to the States.

God put you in our lives not only to be our friends but, also for us to have a great example. You genuinely live out your faith in Christ with passion in your marriage, work and love for Harrison. You undertook so much with the kids in the Children’s Home and Bobita, and did it well and with grace. These kids lives and this place are forever changed because of the work you allowed God to do through you. 

Your faith was challenged here and you grew stronger. You enabled the Spirit of God working in you with humility and joy. You are a model of courage under fire. 

Cory we respect your work ethic and new found zeal for God’s truth. It is so refreshing to have someone to work beside you that is never lazy or full of excuses but, always ready to help in any way possible. Your excitement for a relationship with God is inspiring and we pray that you will be able to share that with the youth back in the States whether through teaching or full time ministry.

Laura Beth we admire the strength and determination that you have and at the same time how gracious and gentle you are. You are patient and kind. You are the wife of noble character talked about in Proverbs 31. “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” You are more precious than rubies!

Harrison, we love your little face! It has been so much fun to play with you and watch you learn new things. Your parents are wonderful people and we can’t wait to see what else they teach you. We pray and have faith that you will grow up knowing God’s amazing love and hope that you will be blessed with the same tremendous qualities of both of your parents. 

In our self-pity and greediness we will miss you horribly and wish you were here but, we are so excited for this new chapter in your life. We really hope that we will always share our lives together somehow whether through work or just keeping in touch. We love you very much!

Blessings,

Rich and Audrey Amy