Can't fix it!

 As parents we want to fix things.  They're car breaks,  we fix it.  They're heart hurts, we hug them to make it feel better.  They're sick, we bring them meds, and food.  They call from Africa that they're COVID test came back positive and they can't fly home........................AND WE CAN'T FIX IT!!!!

That pretty much sums up our week.  There has been anger, MANY tears, chocolate, ice cream, cake, and lots of Facetime, but we can't fix it.  I've told myself many times to get my "poop in a group,"  "focus" but I can't.  As I sat on the porch tonight eating chips and dip, Ashley's favorite, I decided I don't want to "get my poop in a group" until she comes home. And luckily we have a plan before I'm 500 pounds.  

Ash has had one negative rapid COVID test.  Tomorrow she will go in for a test at a clinic.  If it's negative, they will book her a flight, and we will meet her at her destination in the states. If it's positive we will try and find an MD or possibly get a video visit from her MD here to clear her to fly home.  

The place she is with, Ocean's Ministries, is AMAZING!!!  She could not be with better people or have had better leaders go with her.  I will forever sing their praises.  

And Ashley is doing well.  She has her moments and this isn't ideal, but she even said, "I'd like to go to Beautiful gate sometime" where Leah was.  (Ash is in Fish Hoek).  She did say she's not traveling when stupid Covid is still around. 

As much as I dislike technology sometimes, I have never been so thankful for it now.  Hours of facetime, and tucking her in at night is what we look forward too.  Friends from here calling her, texting, and "taking her with for errands" has been a highlight.  But when I hug my 6'2" little girl I WILL NOT LET GO!!!!

Praying for a good smooth week!!  Safe travels for Ash and for Steve and I to pick her up.  Steve and I are aware she can catch a connecting flight to Chicago or Grand Rapids, but she doesn't have to.  Why add more stress to her than she already has.  This may be the only thing we CAN DO!!!  

I will update when we have more information and her!!!  Thanks for the prayers, and all the friends and family that have listened to us.  Ash said, "I'm learning to trust God, He just wasn't finished yet."  

We are thankful God is never finished with us, or He may have given up on this Mama this week.