5/29/16

I have literally sat down to write a blog post at least 6 times in the past few weeks. I am usually half way to completing it before something calls my attention. A pile of wet laundry to hang, a baby to feed, a mama in labor, a meal needs cooked, errands need run,-you get the gist. So, rather than attempt something lengthy and great, I am going to go with short and sweet.

Eden:

Eden is doing well. She is finally parasite free and has tested clean the last few weeks. (PRAISE GOD) She has learned to clap, scrunch her nose and sniff really hard, and knock or pull down anything that is hard to clean up. (aka water and trash) She is figuring out how to stand on her own and we are having a super hard time keeping up with her lightening fast hands! We've also discovered that she ADORES being in water. In the last few month she's spent many days swimming in the ocean and in pools for baptisms and fellowship time. Talk about a little fish! She already holds her breath and kicks!

Immigration 

Tuckered out after swimming

Sarah:

Sarah is doing excellent as well. She is incredibly busy with attempting to keep up with the house work, Eden and the baby house activities. This Monday, May 30th, the baby house staff is welcoming 7 new families in to the program so she will be busy with doctors visits, finding sponsors and working through details of the program. She typically has a flurry of injuries, births/prenatal check ups and small errands to attend to.

Tending to boils

Precious little Jhay Anne

Proud birthing team!

Michael: 

Michael is busy with keeping things running while Sarah is busy and filling in when he needs too. He's on baby duty when both Ate Anna and Sarah are busy and need someone to look after the kids. This Sunday he is going to explain the gospel to all of our program families as we lead a short worship service in our baby house. He continues to work with FCAC and the youth at the church. He is Sarah's hero as he is on constant roach and worm killing duty. (Praise the Lord for husbands) Hopefully soon he and Jaden will tile the bathroom at the paradise church as one of their short term projects. 

On our way to baptisms! (Jaden's sleeping-Sorry Jaden!)

Daddy's best friend

Jaden: 

I'm not sure how many of you know about Jaden; but he is our latest addition to the family for a few months. Jaden came over with a short term team and is staying with us until August. Like Michael, Jaden is keeping busy by filling in when he needs too. He works alongside the FCAC youth and fills in when we need help at the baby house. (He's probably experienced more babies than he had planned too since moving out here) 

Baby time!

Puerto Galera

Thank you ALL for your prayers and continued encouragement. Like I had mentioned before; we are adding new babies to our program. We will be looking for sponsors for our babies so please keep that in your prayers as this next week brings a week of craziness!!