Rachel Josina Lindsay Smit

Our adorable host mom finally gave birth to a beautiful little girl! In case you haven't figured it out from this post title, if nothing else, I will be leaving behind a namesake in this mysterious and beautiful country. I am, of course, thrilled! Ryan and I have been extremely blessed to live with such a wonderfully kind family for our home-stay experience. Do not get me wrong, the numerous children have been more than challenging at times, but I have felt safe and welcomed here, especially by our host mom, who always gets a kick out of me. Rachel is pronounced “Raquel”, Josina is pronounced “Yoseena” and Lindsay is, of course, Lindsay. :) Our household is now perfectly even: 6 boys/men and 6 girls/women.