Devon Vanoostveen
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HI Devon
Comment by Deb June 14, 2008 @ 8:50 pmI am your prayer partner for the trip. I know that you will have an awesome time and that God will use you and the team in a mighty way. I will pray for good health and safety as you travel and build.
Deb Door
Dear Devon,
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen June 16, 2008 @ 6:52 pmDad and I want you to know that we love you very much and we are so excited for you that you have this amazing opportunity to serve Jesus in Guatemala. Be a light and a blessing to everyone you meet while you’re there and trust God to guide, strengthen and protect you as you work for Him.
Love you lots,
Mom & dad
DEV BABE!! i love you and i will be praying for you! have an AMAZING time and i cant wait to see you again when you get back!!
Comment by sandy June 17, 2008 @ 6:19 amlove
sandy
Devon! Hope you have a great time in guatemala! I will be praying for you and the rest of the team!Have fun with all the little kids and try not to get sick
Comment by christina weller June 17, 2008 @ 7:30 amDolores!!!!
Comment by Señorita June 17, 2008 @ 6:15 pmHave a great time in Guatemala! Speak lots of Español and be preparada to share your stories in la clase de español 3!!!
Hola mi hermana!
I just left you & now I am sitting at work doing nothing. I hope Scott reads this. Hope the bus ride to Detroit is the most boring part of your trip because that way you’ll get it over with right away
Give Dan a HUGE hug for me and tell him I’ll be back there soon. Mike just offered to have Scott pay for it if I wear STS shirts everyday, so we’ll see.
Be nice to everyone! Love you! Hope you love love love your group!
LOVE YOU!
Comment by Erin Vanoostveen June 17, 2008 @ 8:03 pm–pookie
PS Thats quite the interesting picture of you!
Comment by Erin Vanoostveen June 17, 2008 @ 8:04 pmDEVON! erin and don are at lenox right now painting her room… they wanted me to tell you that the home country beat romania 2-0. love you
Comment by Ashley Haan June 18, 2008 @ 2:05 amDev Babe…hope all is well. Got Erin’s room done. The Orange won playing all of their 2nd team…it was sweet…play again on Saturday against the winner of Sweden & Russia…will keep you posted. Love ya, dad
Comment by Don Vanoostveen June 18, 2008 @ 5:57 amHi honey,
Spent the day yesterday sorting many years worth of pics. Even more of your life is in albums for your enjoyment. You were an adorable baby but you’re an amazing daughter now. Praying for lots of extra energy for you today after a long and difficult trip. Have fun!
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen June 18, 2008 @ 7:42 amMom
HAHAHA — in reference to Ma’s post, her and Megan found this “adorable” picture of you with a black eye, puffy face, and monster cast on your arm (my B! haha). Anywho, can’t wait for you to see it
LOVE YOU.
Comment by Erin Vanoostveen June 18, 2008 @ 8:12 amDEVON!how are you my dear? i hope you are having a fantastic time down there! you’re in my prayers and i hope you have an extrememly awesome impact on so many kids lives. I know you will cause you’re an extremely fun person! have fun.
Comment by Andrea June 18, 2008 @ 12:19 pmLOVE YA
–andrea
Dev Babe!!!
Erin told me to write on your wall to see how you are doing!!! I hope you had a safe trip and you are having a great time… I am suppose to be studying for my finals right now but cannot focus, so i thought this was a better way of using up my time! I will be praying for you while you are over there and stay safe!! I will make sure to take care of Megan for you, i know she can be a handful sometimes
See ya when you get back!
Love you
Comment by Cori Muilenberg June 18, 2008 @ 1:10 pmCori
Well today marks the day of your first building day in Guatemala. I hope you’re just as amazing as I was with a drill. I bet you have drywall mud ALL over your clothes — but thats the way it should be! Hope your group is working well together and that your house looks good so far!
I miss brushing my teeth with you at night, so hopefully your roomies do that with you so you don’t get lonely! Take lots of pictures of La Bendicion so I can see everything again
Love you & miss you!
–pookie
Comment by Erin Vanoostveen June 18, 2008 @ 1:56 pmHi Devbabe!
WOW you’re in Guatemala!!! I hope that you’re already having an amazing time…it is such a great place and so many lives are changed there. I’m praying for you and the team and for the work that you are doing. Have fun!!!
LOVE YOU MUCHO!!!!
~megan
Comment by Megan Vanoostveen June 18, 2008 @ 6:59 pmDevon!!! Okay so you haven’t even been gone that long and I already have some great stories to tell you when you get home! I hope you’re having an amazing time and are working hard! I miss you and love you so much!
~ Liz
Comment by Liz Van Ryn June 18, 2008 @ 8:07 pmP.S. My dad just came home with two trente mocha caramel big chills for all of us to share…and I wish you were here drinking it with me!!!
Comment by Liz Van Ryn June 18, 2008 @ 8:19 pmI know it says its from Momma, but its Erin. Just thought I should let you know that Mom JUST got your text from last night. Whoever taught her how to use her phone did a real crappy job. Har har.
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen June 18, 2008 @ 9:19 pmHey Devon! Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and that all of you are in our prayers!!! So proud of you and your willingness to serve…sure it will be an experience you will never forget!!! Take good care of yourself and each other!!! Blessings of safety, good health and fabulous opportunities to you!! Love, The VanderWels
Comment by The VanderWels June 18, 2008 @ 9:49 pmDevon,
Comment by Karen Zoodsma June 19, 2008 @ 11:09 amWe are praying for you as you do God’s work among the people of Guatemala. Karen Zoodsma
Devon,
Know that we are praying for you! How exciting to be in Guatemala–learning to serve God and others in a land so far away…something you already do with such joy here. We are looking forward to seeing all the pictures and seeing/hearing about all the cool stuff that God is doing for you and your team. He has planned it for you even before you were born, so it has got to be awesome!
God bless you,
Lynette Dooley
Psalm 139:16 LB
Comment by Lynette Dooley June 19, 2008 @ 2:11 pmYou saw me before I was born, Lord, and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your Book!
hey devon, hope your havin a good time, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Comment by Josh Vander Wel June 19, 2008 @ 3:48 pmJosh
hey i hope that you are having an awesome time and you’ll have to tell me about it when you get back– kinda upset that you are gone because i need a little advice as far as my you know what with you know who tommorow lol, i will be praying that God uses this week to further your relationship with Him————-goem
Comment by brandon June 19, 2008 @ 4:55 pmYou didn’t miss much at dinner tonight, well you wouldn’t have liked it, but I did
Mom & I had sushi because dad had golf night. I had a typical day at work again. I bet your day was way more thrilling than mine! Hope you had fun painting and hopefully we hear from you soon!
LOVE YOU!
–pookie
Comment by Erin Vanoostveen June 19, 2008 @ 8:06 pmHi Devon,
Comment by Deb June 19, 2008 @ 11:26 pmI’m sure you’re having an amazing time and that you are enjoying all the little kids. Is it how you imagined? I pray that you will be healthy and have the strength to complete each day and that you will receive many blessings as you serve others.
Deb Door
Hi Darlin’
It sure is quiet around here without you–miss you tons, but I know you’re having an amazing time. I’m praying that God gives you the energy to do the work that has to be done and that you have plenty of opportunity to really get to know the family you’re building for.
Love you, Mom
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen June 20, 2008 @ 8:44 amSissy, I miss you! Good luck finishing up the houses today. I’ll be thinking of you and praying for you all around dedication and fiesta time! I hope you’ve had an amazing experience these past few days — but remember, great things are still to come! Make sure to ask Dan for some “purple dulce” to snack on when your packing meds for the clinic days, I think he’ll remember what I’m talking about
Love you lots and see you soon!
Comment by Erin Vanoostveen June 20, 2008 @ 8:45 amSissy! You are missed! Hopefully the house building is getting done and that your house is stable and not tipping over or anything
I’m sure you’re doing a great job and having lots of fun…the kids in the villages are so adorable and happy so make sure you spend some time with them! Anyways, I love you lots and forever with all my heart and always!
Comment by Megan Vanoostveen June 20, 2008 @ 10:00 amSee you soon enough ~ megan
Hi Devon, So it’s finally your turn to see what all the excitement about Guatemala is for! It’s great that you are there to experience it. May God bless you as you bless the beautiful people of that country. Stay healthy, and come home with tons of stories, and a deeper love for Jesus.
Comment by Mary Molegraaf June 20, 2008 @ 8:05 pmMary Molegraaf
Hey bestie!!! Wow I miss you a lot! Only four more days and then I get to see you. Yay! I hope you’re having a great expereince in Guatemala. I’m praying for you all the time! I love you so much!!!
~ Liz
Comment by Liz Van Ryn June 21, 2008 @ 12:28 amDevBabe — its good to see that you’re alive! THe pictures are cute and hopefully you’re taking lots, too! Love you & miss you!
Comment by Erin Vanoostveen June 21, 2008 @ 1:23 pm–pookie
DevBabe – great to get some pics and news..sounds like all is well..love ya..dad & mom
Comment by Don Vanoostveen June 21, 2008 @ 2:05 pmHola Devon:
Comment by Sheri Jurgens June 21, 2008 @ 6:57 pmHave a great trip. I know you were excited about going. May God bless you and may you be used by Him to be a blessing to the Guatemalan people.
Love,
Sheri Jurgens
Devon, So fun to see the pictures on the web-site and the joy in your face. I especially love the one when you are working with nail polish. I can just sense your love for the children. Keep it up and we will be eager to hear all the stories and see you God has worked in and through all of you this past week. Love to you all, Carole
Comment by Carole June 22, 2008 @ 5:49 amHi Devon,
I can’t tell you how great it was to finally see your smiling face in the pictures. Looks like you’re having an amazing time–working hard, but having tons of fun too. Can’t wait to hear all the stories you’ll have to tell. Keep up the good work and we’ll keep praying that God will keep you all healthy and well and will bless everything you do to share his love with the beautiful people of Guatemala. Miss you tons!! Mom
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen June 22, 2008 @ 8:42 amHi Devon,
Hope you are having a great week in Guatemala. I see you are on the same team as Melissa is – it sounds like you guys have been really busy and have impacted a lot of people’s lives. What an awesome way to share God’s love. It looks like you guys are having a great time with the kids from the pictures! Enjoy them for the last few days – I’m sure they love you guys. We’ll pray for more lives to be saved and safe travels home for the team.
Comment by Jan TenKate June 22, 2008 @ 1:06 pmDEVON! hey girl i love the pics! it looks like you are having so much fun! im so proud of you and i cant wait to hear your stories when you get back! love you! love, Ash
Comment by Ashley Haan June 22, 2008 @ 1:56 pmdevon! i hope you’re having an amazing time in guatemala. It looks like you’re having a blast! make sure to tell me all about it when you get home alright? love ya!
Comment by Emilee Cnossen June 22, 2008 @ 6:55 pm-Emilee
Dev babe – pics look like you’re all connecting with everybody. keep being the hands and feet of Jesus. looking forward to seeing you in a couple of days. love you. dad & mom
Comment by Don Vanoostveen June 22, 2008 @ 7:09 pmHi Devon
Comment by Deb June 22, 2008 @ 8:47 pmIt sure sounds like you are having quite the adventure. I continue to pray that things will go well and you can enjoy this last shopping day!
Deb Door
Hi Devon I havent written you all week but I certainly have not forgotten to pray for you. What an awesome experience!! The pictures of the teams are great and gives us just a taste of what you have been doing. One more day and you will be heading back home. We are all very excited to see everyone Tuesday. Safe Travels Love in Christ
Comment by Sue V.H. June 22, 2008 @ 10:00 pmHi Nana Anne,
Can’t believe it’s already your last Day in Guatemala. You have done some amazing things and I love seeing the pics. The mama part of me can’t wait to give you a big hug and hold you close again. I am so proud of you and what you have been willing to do for Jesus this week. I am excited to hear all the stories of your adventures. Have fun today and we’ll be praying for safe travels for tomorrow. Love you lots and forever, with all my heart and always!
Comment by Lynn Vanoostveen June 23, 2008 @ 8:37 amMom
Morning Sissy,
I loved looking at all the pictures, you’re so adorable. Hope its all been amazing, that you’ve taken lots of pictures, held lots of babies, and eaten more granola bars than you would normally care to do. I’ll be thinking of you tonight, its gonna be amazing for you! I love you lots and can’t wait to see you tomorrow!
–pookie
Comment by Erin Vanoostveen June 23, 2008 @ 8:41 amHi Dev! Hope Guatemala is going splendid. . .we miss you back in G Rap! We suffered devastation with Holland and Italy both losing! The rematch was set up for us!. . .oh well. Have a safe trip home
Booj
Comment by Mark Buggia "booj" June 23, 2008 @ 12:47 pmDevon,
Comment by Jodi Berens June 23, 2008 @ 2:04 pmHope you have had an incredible trip! You have been in our prayers daily and are anxious to see you arrive home safe and sound. From the pictures, it looks like you have had an amazing time with the kids. It really makes me want to be right there with you. Hope you have a safe trip back tomorrow!
Love, Mrs. Berens
Hey everyone! We are in McDonalds right now in Antigua! The trip has been amazing so far. I just read your posts today, and I want to say thank you so much for all of your prayers! All of your thoughts and prayers are so encouraging to me! I can’t believe that I’m coming home tomorrow and I can’t wait to see all of you! I miss you and love you!
Comment by Devon June 23, 2008 @ 2:14 pmLove Devon
P.S. I’m so mad about Holland! AHH!! But booj, no worries, the dutch will fight back!!
OMW — you’re alive! Hope you had a HUGE mcflurry
Comment by Erin Vanoostveen June 23, 2008 @ 2:56 pmCan’t wait to see you tomorrow and hear all about your trip! I am praying for safe travels!
Love you ~ megan
Comment by Megan Vanoostveen June 23, 2008 @ 6:36 pmThe day has come! Yay! I’m so excited to see you! From the pictures I can tell that you had a great time and I can’t wait to hear all about it. I love you and I’ll see you tonight!!!
~ Liz
Comment by Liz Van Ryn June 24, 2008 @ 12:50 pm