New News from Rebekah . . .
Rebekah has informed her mom: “You can’t do this!”
“You can’t do this because you aren’t black. Only black people can carry buckets on their heads.”
Preaching in Lesotho…I’m the Only One Who Knows the Language
July 22, 2009
Today, while I was working in the kitchen I heard Rebekah talking VERY loud. She was standing near the dining room with her bible in one hand and a toy microphone in the other. She was speaking part “Sesotho-her version” and part English. Her message went something like this…God is powerful…click…click…God knows everything…jibberish…jibberish…God hates sin…click…click…God keeps His promises…pretty good theology for a 5 year old. Not sure what’s up with the glasses.
Missionary, Rebekah Joy
Bekah is funny….Most of the time.
Rebekah says some pretty funny things. We have traveled so many miles lately that EVERY time we get in the car she wants to know if it will be a “long time”. She has adjusted pretty well to our new life. Sometimes when we are looking at pictures of Abby, Ellie, and JD and our other “brothers and sisters” she gets really quiet and turns away. She asked me this week when she would get to play with Abby and Ellie again. It is hard for her to understand the concept of time. She has no idea what 3 years means or 3 days for that matter. Yesterday, we gave the security guard here at the cottage where we presently live, a plate of American style dinner. Bekah said, “Mommy, you are nice.” Our prayer for Bekah and her sisters is that even though moving away from our family and friends has been the hardest thing we have ever had to do, the girls will see us “live” Jesus before them. Who knows, when Bekah grows up maybe she will follow Christ to the ends-of-the-earth.
Bekah
Just Bekah…
There are a few things that Rebekah doesn’t like and she has no problem telling you about them. Here is a list of things she doesn’t like…
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snakes
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spiders
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ants
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green beans
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“when Gracie pinches me”
These are the things that Bekah likes…
Rebekah is 5 years old. She has made the adjustment of living at the International Learning Center and really loves her new school. In Bekah’s school the teachers are all missionary kids. Big ones. They are wonderful. Bekah is learning so much. Each day the class studies a new country. Each country studied is a country that one of the missionary kids from this orientation group is going to. Bekah’s friends are going to Malawi, South America, Europe, and several countries that are a secret…these countries are not open to the gospel. Several of her friends are going to Africa with us, not to Lesotho, but to other African countries. Many of them will be at our orientation in Zambia. Bekah seems to not mind the suitcases in every room, eating at the cafeteria, mom and dad being in class all day, and all the talk about moving again. Please pray for Bekah as our next move is coming very soon. In her young little life she has moved from Haiti to Springfield to Virginia…and now to Africa.
Packing my bags…
I am going to put these things in my suitcase headed for Africa…
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phone
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clothes
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Polly Pockets
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a horse
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Barbie
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cheerios
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cookies
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Box of lunch food
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Abby
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Ellie
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JD
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that’s all
My Best Friend, and Me
Hi, My name is Rebekah Joy Flora. I am 4 years old. I am a “little kid.” I am from Haiti and my name was Dawencia. I am going to “Salutooo Africa” with my family. When I get there I am going to play with my new friends. I will be with Mommy, and Daddy, and my sisters. I am going to get there “with an airplane.” “I am happy to go, but I will miss Abby, and Ellie, and JD, and Sara, and Jim, and Josh, and Stacy, and Jason, and Kelly, and Granny, and Xavier, and Uncle Stacy, and Aunt Codi, and Uncle Wes, and Rachel, and Andrew, and Mama, and all my family, and all my friends at my church.”
If I could give the little children in “Salutoo” anything for Christmas, I would give them…
- a teddy bear
- a doll
- grapes
- hamburger
- a movie…”I love trucks”
- a bear outfit
- and an outfit for Halloween…maybe a zebra or lion outfit
Bekah I know you will love your new friends in “Salutoo” Have lots of fun with them and your family.
I will miss you very much,
Debbie Mardell
By: Debbie Dale on December 24, 2008
at 9:40 pm
Bekah,
All of your family and friends at your church will miss you too. You are going to have fun meeting new friends. Keep smiling and laughing and you will have love from the people in your new village.
Love,
Peggie
By: Peggie Sanders on December 28, 2008
at 3:15 am
I love you bekca I hope you find alot of new friends you are so sweet. Steph
By: stephgraves on January 2, 2009
at 3:49 pm
Hi Rebekah
Tell lots of kids about Jesus and try not to scare them too bad with your googly eyes.
I love you
Deb
By: Debbie Trammell on January 4, 2009
at 9:02 pm
Rebekah,
I can’t wait to hear how God uses you in “Salutoo”. There is a boy or girl just waiting to hear about Jesus from you and that will get one of you big hugs. I agree with Debbie, though, don’t scare them with your googly eyes!
I will miss you!
Love,
Susie Compton
By: Susie Compton on January 6, 2009
at 3:36 am
Who am I going to look at on Sunday’s and hear scream when they see me? I guess it will just have to be Abbie. But no one can replace you. I love you.
Debbie Mardale
By: Debbie Dale on January 7, 2009
at 1:58 am
Bekah -
I know Africa is NOT ready for you!! It won’t take you long to whip them into shape.
Nobody is cuter than you!! Hope you will be able to take bubble baths in Africa?
Love you!
By: TK on January 16, 2009
at 8:34 pm
Hi Bekah!
Your smile made me so happy last night at the restaurant! I was so glad to see you. I hope you liked the heart lollipops. I like to eat lollipops, especially red ones! I love you!
Dalia
By: dalia on January 17, 2009
at 11:59 pm
Rebekah,
I’m thinking back to your first winter in Missouri. It is pelting down sleet! BRRRRR! It is cold! I don’t have to go to school tomorrow. I would say that it is a snow day, but I think is is more like an ice day! I sure hope Virginia is warmer than than Missouri right now!!!!! I miss you, my crazy eyed little friend!!!!!!
Love,
Susie
By: Susie Compton on January 27, 2009
at 1:59 am
Rebekah, how are you my silly girl? It’s cold outside here and lots of ice. Stephanie and Hannah went sledding. You would have liked riding with them. Keep smiling…love and miss you.
Ralene
By: Ralene D. Graves on January 27, 2009
at 9:42 pm
Hi Bekah,
How do you like your new room and bed? Is it fun being with the big girls? I love you and miss your hugs.
Debbie D
By: Debbie Dale on January 29, 2009
at 2:56 am
Bekah!!!!!
you’re like my little sister along with your other sisters:) I really miss you and I hope you have a good SAFE trip into Africa:)
Love you,
Sam
By: sam hernandez on February 1, 2009
at 3:19 am
Rebekah,
You make me smile everytime I work out on the WiiFit. When I see your character with the funny glasses, I think about the fun we had when your family came to our house for supper. It makes me want to workout more!
Love,
Susie
By: Susie Compton on February 5, 2009
at 3:30 am
I loved your pictures!!!!!!! One thing wrong, you weren’t blowing kisses. Your new friends would enjoy them and I bet you have made alot too. Keep more pictures coming. Love you and miss you. DeDe
By: Delinda on February 13, 2009
at 9:35 pm
bekah, you are soooo cute in these pics i love you grace
By: grace on February 26, 2009
at 12:46 pm
Hey Bekah u are getting so big I luv taking to u on web cam
stephanie
By: Stephanie Graves on March 1, 2009
at 10:37 pm
Hey Bekah. How are you doing? I bet you have a lot of new friends. Did you know we have snow of Saturday? It was really pretty. I love you and miss you. I have to set with Claire at supper on Wednesday and miss having you there with me, but I know you are where God wants you.
Love
Debbie Dale
By: Debbie Dale on March 2, 2009
at 3:34 pm
Bekah-boo!! I miss hearing your laugh and hearing you yell my name from all over the church. I bet you are having a really good time so far on your adventure. Be a good girl and give your mama a big hug for me! I love you!
Jenni
By: Jenni Wessley on March 7, 2009
at 3:42 am
Bekah,
I hope you get to see giraffes and zebras in Africa.
I can picture you riding your horse and having lots of fun.
And I bet you’ll learn the new language before Mom and Dad do!
Love,
Martha Templeton
By: Martha Templeton on March 20, 2009
at 1:27 am
Hi Bekah!
I really like your pictures! I made copies of them so I can share them with the GA’s and RA’s at my dad’s church. I know they are going to really like them. Keep smiling!
Love,
Dalia
By: dalia on March 20, 2009
at 9:37 pm
Bekah,
I was thinking about you the other day when I heard a little girl laugh that sounded like you. It made my heart ache for you and your craziness. I love you miss you everyday.
Claire Dale
By: Claire Dale on April 7, 2009
at 5:09 am
Bekah,
I don’t particulary like spiders and snakes either. The other day we knew we had a mouse in the house. We set a sticky trap one night and guess what????? We caught TWO mice. Oh, those little creatures. I am glad we caught them and I hope no more get in. Still I would rather have a mouse in the house than a snake. I had one of those in the house once and once is definitly enough.
I am sorry you sometimes get pinched. I was the one that pinched my sister when I was little. Not a good idea.
I do like hamburgers like you and broccolli most of the time and I know I like you. Keep smiling for Jesus.
By: Karen on June 8, 2009
at 5:19 pm
bekah,
:^)
i miss u so much u were very cute in these pictures. i hope ur having fun in africa. i hope u get to c giraffes and zebras. and if u get REALY luck bears(from a distance)lol i mioss u and love u
cynthia
By: Cynthia Abney on June 8, 2009
at 10:37 pm
Oh becka I think about u and your smile every day I can’t wait too see u in three years!
Steph
By: Stephanie Graves on June 12, 2009
at 2:51 pm
Bekah, I met you when your Aunt Codi brought you to our church before you left for Africa. You have a beautiful smile, and God will use that smile to touch other little children so you can tell them about Jesus. God bless you, and I hope you have a fun day today with all the little children in Africa.
Nancy Stewart, FBC Highlands
By: nancytex on July 9, 2009
at 3:36 pm
Keep telling God’s word little Angel! I miss you! Ms. Rhonda
By: doug clinton on July 23, 2009
at 12:29 am
Hi Bekah–I love your picture preaching God’s
Word!!! You are a sweet little girl
and I know you are going to lead
many children to Jesus as you
grow older—
Don’t forget how much
I love you!!!!!!!
Mam-Maw
By: Martha Flora on August 8, 2009
at 1:11 pm
Hi Becca,
I see from your picture you are following mom and dad. What a wonderful little girl you are.
I know the kids in the village love to be around you, laughter is catching. You look like you are having fun.
Love ya pumpkin.
adopted grandma Pat
By: Pat Goll on August 17, 2009
at 10:34 pm
Hey, Becca,
Keep preaching God’s good news about Jesus to everyone you meet. I am sure the glasses and microphone will help! You are such a cutie!
Nokie and girls
By: Myra Kleier on September 6, 2009
at 12:59 am
Hi Bekah,
I like your new picture! My goodness, you have grown! Will you show me how to carry a bucket on my head when I go to Africa?
your friend,
Dalia
By: dalia on October 21, 2009
at 3:34 am
Hey Bekah,
Stephie Dawn is at my house tonight. We love your pictures. You keep on preaching for Jesus.
We love you.
Stephie and Karen
By: Karen Williams on October 25, 2009
at 12:42 am
Dear Bekah–I love your picture carrying the water pot on your head.. Would you believe that I tried to do that when I was a little girl? Would you believe that Mam-maw was ever a little girl? I know you will believe that I got pretty wet every time I tried to do that!!!! Remember how much I love you. I wish I was there to help you love and hold all those little children. Hugs & kisses, Mam-maw
By: Martha Flora on November 1, 2009
at 1:07 am