More Christmas

The week before Christmas, Ralph & Sharon received their best Christmas present from the Lord - a precious new healthy beautiful baby boy! David Calvin Brink was born on December 14 at 3pm! They have great aspirations for him as you can tell by his name: David "a man after God's own heart" and Calvin after the great Reformer, John Calvin (in honour of his 500 year anniversary!). Congratulations! May the Lord give you wisdom and strength to raise David along with your other precious children!

We had the fun and privelege of caring for the youngest (until baby) and the eldest. It was a joy to hear Bethany singing away as she played (her favourite was the Latin carole sung at the Christmas program - "Nobis Paches"

Rachel, "Betty's mommie" was a great help! She's a pleasure to have over too.

On Christmas Day, John & Betty and family came over to help us celebrate Christ's birth and eat a delicious full course turkey dinner! Thanks Mom!

Josiah (& Joanna) spent much quiet time watching the slides on the digital photo frame!



We enjoyed a quiet afternoon together and had pizza for supper - first time some of us have had it in quite a while - thanks Betty for making it! Singing caroles ended off the evening very nicely and the next morning they headed back home - staying just long enough to see Emebet as she arrived to visit us until Sunday.

Watching a cute "Christmas" video with Emebet. We always enjoy her visits too.

Rebecca is back home in Malaysia for a month.

Merry Christmas everyone!

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him,

that you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 15:13