Two new spring babies made their appearance in Changsha!
Here's one of the babes. Her nickname is Sprout.
About two years ago Drew and I gave a little blessing at the wedding of Sprout's daddy & mommy.
We haven't seen them but a couple times since then. They invited us to come meet their one week-old daughter.
Newborn time is a hard time, and I'm sorry to say that it has been particularly rough for this family. The young couple and baby are living with three in-laws in a three room apartment. This mom is choked with company yet socially isolated, spiritually starved at the same time. She pulled me into one of the rooms, locked the door and disclosed all her troubles. No, it's not going so great in those tight quarters with years of relational baggage piled in the corners. But hopefully after the cloud of the first six weeks lifts a little hope and sunlight will appear. Little Sprouts need sunlight (and open spaces!) to grow well.
counting the graces
thank you Father for
Jonathon -- four years of life! what a miracle!
Jonathon eating his birthday ice cream all by himself, saying "mmm"
catching up with my two favorite neighbor friends
smooth and successful trip to and back from Guangzhou
our Auntie Wang lightening my stressful day with her long stories, help with kids and prayers
being exhausted and overwhelmed but thankful at the same time
three little boys on three little bikes on the way home from school
my friend and Bstudy partner is moving from across the city right into our neighborhood!
Drew's constant support, sensitivity and affections
Drew and I being led toward the same decision
Titus expressively telling us about his playtime in the activity room at school
an opportunity to do the right thing (though it was uncomfortable) and gently confront someone
vegetable market and all its wonderful beautiful freshness
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