Here we are in Haiti... it's been incredible so far. We arrived on Friday and got Jalon Saturday morning. He was quick to love on Jon and I but was hesitant with the kids. Although he is used to having other kids around... he was taken back by my 2 blond hair, blue eyed, aggressive babies :) Within a few hours they were playing and as of today they are already acting like siblings. Jalon doesn't speak any Engish and my Creole is limited to a few words and phrases but we all communicate well. I am convinced the language of love is a powerful language!!! Jalon has learned a few english words... his first word was NO... why is that EVERY child's first word????
We recived quite a shock today... although we were first told that Jalon was only 5 years old... we are now being told he might be closer to 7 or 8. There is no way to know for sure how old he is, he doesn't have a birth certificate. But we are in the process of ordering one. He is very small, we bought him all size 5 clothes and they are even a bit too big. I have been feeding him like crazy, giving him boost suppliments twice a day and loads of vitamins. I am praying that when we leave, the Pastor at his orphanage will keep up with this regiment.
We are meeting with a lawyer tonight, I'm not sure what to expect. I am just going to go in believing God is in Control and with Him ALL things are possbible!
Right now Jalon is looking over my sholder at the laptop. I'm sure he has no idea what it is or what I'm doing... He is so curious about evrything! He is such a smart boy!
I wish I could post some pictures but I have no way of doing it from here so yall will have to wait til we're home in Texas.
I have a couple concerns I would ask for yall to pray for...
#1. We have 2 hurricanes headed right to Haiti. The 1st arriving on Wed. and the 2nd and more powerful one arriving on Thur. They are expecting 110 mph winds. We are planning on flying home on Friday but could be evacuated before then or we could be stuck here longer. Please pray for us... and Pray for Jalon. I don't know what I'll do if we are evacuated and I have to leave Jalon behind to stay in the storm. It will break my heart!
#2. I ask for yall to pray for our health. I know I have felt run down since I have arrived here and although the children are fine, they are being exposed to elements that cold get them sick. Please pray for God's covering and protection to be on us.
#3. I am a litle discourged with the whole adoption process... Please pray for God to move mounatins and give us supernatural favor!
I love you all and am so thankful for your support and prayers! You guys are amazing and I am so thankful for you!!!
xoxox Jen
All about US!!!
- The Henning Family
- After 12 Amazing years of marriage, 2 Beautiful children, enough pets to open a petting zoo, building 5 Fantastic homes, stepping out in Faith and opening our own business in 2006, and our share of ups and downs... we're still here and still together. We are Stonger in our faith and in eachother. Deeper in our love and commitment to our Lord, to eachother, and to our family. Richer in wisdom and knowledge. And at the end of the day, we're still holding eachothers hand.
OUR Beautiful Family...
Jon
Jon is a Big Boy who loves to play especially with his toys!!! His motto is Work hard, Play even HARDER!!! He is a big kid who is fun to just be around. Always the life of the Party!!! It doesn't matter if it's water skiing on the lake, snow skiing in Colorado, riding our ATV's thru the mud in Oklahoma, planning our next great adventure, or just sitting at home watching movies. Jon is a Party waiting to happen. But for us, his friends and family... we know him as a man of God who extends Mercy, Grace, and Love to everyone he meets and in everything he does! He has a big heart for people and a burden for the lost. His passion is world missions... and that speaks volumes!!! Jon belives he is blessed to be a blessing and he lives that daily. He is our children's hero... He is my bestfriend, my lover, my soulmate, and the man I will spend my entire life walking beside hand in hand.
Jen
Don’t judge a book by its cover…Our beautiful Jen is more that what you see! Once you have the opportunity to see past the Shoes, Clothes, Purses, & Beauty. Jen is a woman after God's own heart! She is passionate about her Lord and raising up a family to love him and serve him. She has a heavy burden and obligation for the lost BUT most especially for families and the children in those families. Jennifier is intelligent, driven, articulate, & passionate which has made her successful at almost everything she set’s her mind to BUT it’s her loving, nurturing, compassionate and godly attributes that win your heart. She is an Amazing Wife & Mother, a counselor and advocate, a powerful speaker and a successful business woman. But don't let all that fool you; she's sassy, strong, and opinionated!!! She always says that the number 1 rule in our house is “if momma ain’t happy… nobody’s gonna be happy!” that says it ALL!!!
Jonathan (sweetpea)
Our baby Boy... Jonathan Robert. Jonathan is 9 years old will start the 4th grade this fall. He is a 1st draft Linebacker playing in **select** Football. This is his 3rd year and he has already been told he's got natural talent. He is a sweet little boy who has a tender heart for God's people. He is quick to pray for your needs, give to the needy, and love on anyone who needs it! Jonathan is our little miracle baby and we Thank God everyday that we have him here with us. He's Daddy's little linebacker BUT Momma's little sweetpea.
Jada~Faith (princess)
Our adorable Princess Jada~Faith is 7 going on 16. She will be starting in 2nd grade this year and is ready to run the school. This will be her 3rf year doing Cheerleading in the fall and she even got to do Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading camp this summer!!!! She is a total Daddy's girl but Momma's little mini-me!!! Jada is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She is becoming quite the little prayer warrior and loves to Sing praises to the Lord. She is the perfect mix of sweet and sassy!!!
Jalon Petersen
Jalon Peterson is our little boy from Haiti... we are in the process of trying to adopt him but the road has been a long hard one. We are excited to be going to see him in August... however, I don't know how I am going to be able to leave him once again! We love him very much and already feel like he is ours. We are waiting on God's timing for him to come home and become a part of our family!!
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Jen, I'm so proud of you guys! I got a little weepy reading your post. I'll be praying that you can bring that little man home soon. Be safe and may the favor of God, the blood of Jesus, and the annointing of the Holy Spirit cover you and your family.
Cindie
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