"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord . . . . Psalm 127:3"
The Lord granted our request for a safe and healthy arrival of our second grandchild on Saturday, 2 January, 2010 in Greenville, SC.
Noelle Kate weighed in at 6 pounds 9 ounces. The next day, she was able to come home with her 2 and 1/2 year old brother, Jake,
and her parents, Amy and Rob.
While Amy was labouring in hospital on 2 January, Tony and several of the men traveling with him from the leadership retreat were stranded on the side of the road for a couple of hours in 36 C heat with our 1996 Toyota Venture which had blown a gasket. Thank the Lord that Tony arrived home in time to receive the call announcing Noelle's arrival!
Friends kindly loaned us a vehicle which enabled us to take the Pattersons to the various mission history sites in the Cape. After they left Cape Town on 7 January, I had just 3 days to complete some materials and preparations for Sunday School teachers and for freezer meals for Tony as he had purchased me a ticket to the USA, so that I could be a help to Amy in the early days of
Noelle's life.
It has also been a great joy to have some special time with our middle daughter, Clare, as she begins her final semester of her Bachelor of Nursing degree. On Sunday, I got a photo of Aunt
Clare with Noelle.
Lord willing, this weekend Clare and I will visit my mother in NC. Sadly, during this brief trip, I will not be able to visit our youngest, Emily, who is in Wisconsin studying at Northland International University.
Noelle was 9 days old when I was able to meet her for the first time.
I am enjoying this special privilege of having 2 weeks with our grandchildren.
Pray for my safe return to South Africa -- and to Tony!--- on January 27.
3 comments:
So happy for you to be with Amy and her family! What a beautiful baby girl Noelle is. Sweet family picture. Our love to all, and our continued prayers for Tony and your return flight. Love, Krischa for all of us
I was so hoping that you were going to post some pics of Noelle and the rest of her family! Thanks for sharing!!
I'm so excited for you to have been able to make this trip! Your granddaughter is BEAUTIFUL and PRECIOUS!! And the time you are able to spend with Jake is exciting too! Trust you enjoy these last few days with your dear sweet family!
~ Amy
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