Adelaine – one month old


Adelaine – one month old
Originally uploaded by JohnstoneKids.

On Sunday, Adelaine said hello to her second month of life on the outside. In this past month she has learned to tolerate her older sister who constantly wants to rub her face all over her little sister, learned how to keep us busy changing diapers, how to look around at us, how to keep mom tired, how to smile, and, as you can see, she has learned how to pose like an experienced model for photographs.

I figure her career in modeling is going to be short.. what with all the hype about thin models and a healthy BMI, We estimate that her BMI is only about 17.5, so that would make her ineligible for modeling in some European countries.

Prayer Letter :: January 2007

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precious baby girl

He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Is. 40:11

How graciously the Lord has led us these past six months since Naomi’s complications first began. Adelaine’s full term arrival is a miracle to us and we thank the Lord for His goodness. Already, we can’t imagine life without her! Naomi’s labour went quite well and she is recovering quickly. Adelaine has been a very content baby thus far. Ellie is quite excited about her little sister and loves to watch her and help mommy and daddy care for her. She often mimics what we do with Adelaine when she plays with her dolls. We’re so grateful for her enthusiastic acceptance of her new little sibling.
Ellie meets Adelaine


busy months ahead..
The students arrived back January 3 before heading down to New York for a challenging two-day Missions Conference at our main campus. Their time there resulted in many life-changing decisions being made, with over twenty students expressing a desire to serve the Lord in ministry.

The big challenge of this quarter is Snow Camp. Beginning on January 26, the students will be heavily involved in these six weekends of ministry to teens.

From March 9-19, Troy will be leading a group of students on the first WOLBI missions trip to Jamaica for ten days. They will be doing Bible clubs, open air evangelism and other outreaches into the community.

extreme makeover: basement edition
We feel as thrilled with our new basement room as those people on the reality TV show! It was incredible to see the Lord use you, His church, to bless us in so many different ways. In the end, we received just the right amount of money, came in just under budget, and the workers completed far more than we ever imagined. Ellie napped right through the banging and sawing and our hearts were encouraged and uplifted by the gifts we received and the men who came to help us out. To the right is a before and after photo of our basement. For a better look at this huge blessing, visit www.troyandnaomi.com/2006/12/extreme-makeover-basement-edition.html

Please pray:

  • for energy and stamina for the students during this busy quarter.
  • for Troy, as he pulls together the many details necessary to make the trip to Jamaica a success.
  • the students would be a blessing and would be challenged in their own lives.
  • for Naomi, as she stays home alone with Ellie and Adelaine during this time.