Wednesday, July 15, 2009

New Theological Blog

For the two people that actually read this very occasional semi-annual family blog, I would like to direct you to a new theological blog that I'm (Chris) now blogging on with some of my friends and fellow pastors from ARBCA. There are daily posts (except on the Lord's Day) and my day to post is Tuesdays.

Link: Ardent Cries

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Some more pictures from Peacemaker Camp for Kids Days 2-4



There will be more pictures to come when the photographers get home. Thank you all so very much. Come back and visit us again soon!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

The first pictures of Baby Abby

Here are the first pictures of baby Abby!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Abigail Elizabeth Powell

Dear All,

In the Lord's great grace and providence, Abigail Elizabeth Powell was born at 11:57 AM, May 5th 2009 weighing in at 9lbs. 14 oz. Mom and baby are doing well. Because of the speed with which Val responded to the oxytocin there was no time for an epidural - it was all natural. Val did very well and I'm so thankful for her and our new daughter.

Please join us in giving thanks to God for His grace in preserving and bringing this beautiful baby girl into the world. Pictures will follow when a better internet connection is possible.

Psalm 113:1,9
"Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD! He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the LORD!"

In His amazing grace,
Chris, Val, Hannah, Noah and Abigail Elizabeth.

We're here....

Just a quick update as we wait for the next stage. We arrived and all has gone according to schedule. We are now in the birthing ward on the fourth floor. Val's veins are being stubborn as usual and so we are waiting for the special IV nurse (after two other nurses had trouble) to get her IV hooked up. Val's doctor broke her membranes at 8 AM and now we're waiting for the next stage of early labour. She's about 3-4 cm dilated and 50% effaced for those who know what that means.

Off to the hospital...

We're on our way to meet our new daughter!