12 November 2007

Elsie Jayne

What fun we have had the last seven days of our lives!!! How incredible is the Lord's goodness to us to grant us this priveledge! The honor and responsibility to be parents...to know in a fresh way Who God the Father is and to experience His Holy Love in new depths. It's starting to sink in...3a.m. feedings will do that to you...we are realizing this is real...we are parents. We couldn't have asked Jesus for a more incredible baby. She is sleeping and eating really well. We are so aware each day that you all are carrying us in prayer and that is making a difference even now as we attempt to find a routine as a family of three!!! Pictures for your delight...and more gratitude than we can articulate! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for carrying us to Jesus these days!

12 comments:

Adam Godbold said...

she is absolutely beautiful! we are so excited for you guys and have been praying for each of you.

jawolheter said...

These are great pictures, we are very excited for you guys! I'll be praying for you guys when Elizabeth & I are up in the middle of the night too :)

God Bless,
the Wolheters

Kelly Hallahan said...

Elsie is too precious! Sorry we couldn't come by Saturday :( Didn't want to spread our germs! Jo- you look lovely- can't even tell you just had a baby!

Kim said...

So much fun to see some more of her!!
We love you guys!
Kim S

Pam Markley said...

Lovely. She is absolutely Lovely. Praise Jesus for knitting her together so perfectly.

Whitney (for the rest of the Shouses) said...

She's so beautiful! I'm so glad you all are healthy and everything went well. Congratulations and enjoy this time even when you're SO tired! It goes by too, too fast!
Whitney

HennHouse said...

Simply beautiful.

Ricky and Aidan DiMartino said...

Billy & Joanna,

I am not sure if you remember us, but we have met you a few times at Asbury's WGM. Also, we have helped Dan & K-B with English camp the past two summers.

Congrats on the gorgeous addition to your family!

A few weeks ago, our church held an African missions' dinner in honor of the Aringa (the people group our church supports). Anyway, we had the honor of getting to know Isaac Anguyo. We mentioned you, and he said that he has worked with you before! What a surprise! He wanted us to write to you about this.

We pray you return to Africa safely :)

Jesus be with you,
Ricky & Aidan DiMartino

ambererny said...

Yay! I have been wondering when little Elsie would arrive. I am so happy for you guys! Oh and thanks for the postcard!

Love and Blessings,
Amber

ambererny said...

Yay! I was wondering when little Elsie would arrive. It is so good to hear you are all well. I am so happy for you guys!

Love and Blessings,
Amber

Pam Markley said...

we need more pictures and more stories about little Elsie!

Team Smith said...

You guys are awesome - and so is baby Elsie!!! Love the pictures and love you. We're here for you if you need us.

- Team Smith (Eric and Martha)