I felt like I couldn't really write about places here that have let us down, that feels a little slander-ish and unnecessary...so, if you can't say anything nice...right?
And then we spent the weekend saying Chris' goodbyes. I know that I am a cry-baby by nature, but watching other people say goodbye kills me. (That's why I cry so much in the series finale of Boy Meets World...they had been friends for years...it was the end of an era.)
All this to say, I cried A LOT this week...and already have had a few times since yesterday when I've thought, "oh! I can't wait to tell Chris..." and then remembered he's not here...boo.
On Monday night, we had some of our very best friends over for dinner...Of course, Charlotte was here and we spent most of the evening entertaining her.

Then, to lighten the mood, Chris did some of his tricks: kicking the lamp, spinning on the pole outside, rapping...

Here's Chris sharing his heart with these kids and then Steward prayed for him on behalf of Oasis...when Chris got choked up...oh man, I lost it.
Talking to and challenging the Oasis boys...
Then we came home and went our own separate ways: reading, watching TV. We had dinner and watched "Christmas Vacation" because Andrew had never seen it. He's also never eaten at Chipotle. I told him he must have terrible friends...
Chris, we miss you already...it's weird to live in Kenya without you...
2 comments:
Alli, thank you for the beautiful posts and pictures. I am picking Chris up from the airport today and promise to let you know when he arrives safe and sound. My prayers are with all of you who are still there spreading the word and love of the Lord.
Thank you for being such a good friend to Chris. I know you will be life time friends.
love,
Theresa xoxox
(Chris' Mom)
I am bawling!! Oh, what an unbelievable difference he has made in so many lives!! What a blessing he has been to those people. They will NEVER forget him!!!
I love you Allison. I can only imagine what it will be like for YOU when you have to say goodbye. Yikes.
I hope to see Chris soon too!
(And tell Andrew we'll go to Chipotle when you guys get back!!!)
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