Precious Babies

Those of you who follow our blog will remember the malnourished twins that we asked you to pray for (see here). Well, we were able to go visit them again this past week, and we were encouraged that their eyes are brighter now, and they don't have as many sores. However, the situation has become even more dire since their mother is not able to nurse them at all, and she no longer has money for even regular milk powder, much less formula. So she has been feeding the babies the fermented "milky" water you can skim off the top of rice when it is boiling. There is absolutely no nutritional value in this at all so it is imperative for their survival that they get baby formula. The problem is that the impoverished single mom lives in a very remote mountain village with no money to get to town or buy said formula. Our hearts break for her because she really is a good mom and is trying so hard to care for her babies, but she just doesn't have the resources.

Will you pray with us for Mari-Tes and sweet little Erma and Edmar?

Pray that we are able to find a way to get more formula to her in the remote village so that she can feed these precious babies. Pray that God would burden the hearts of the people in her village to help them. Pray that God would use this to draw many to Himself.

On the Road Again

Some of you who follow our blog may wonder how often we are not "on the road"...trust me, we hear you! But in the midst of the craziness of constant travel, we do get to have some amazing family adventures. And losing your front tooth in Bali definitely qualifies! :)

The past couple weeks have found us traipsing around SE Asia again for some meetings. We did travel out a couple days early though to enjoy a beautiful beach.

We also got to stop through and visit my brother and SIL in the country where they live. We had a great visit, and we got to visit an elephant sanctuary with them besides.

Feeding the babies was a favorite for everyone

Watching the Elephant Talent Show

Feeding the big ones was a hit too.

Love Ben's smile in this one...

This was the 1st time that we got to try feeding the elephants right into their mouths - not just their trunks. Nothing quite compares with being licked by a giant elephant tongue!!!

And of course the elephant ride - bareback!

This was cool - "bathing" with the elephants. Basically it was just sitting on an elephant in the water while everyone splashed you, but the kids had a ball with it - which is evidenced by Mikayla's beaming smile. :)

SO thankful to our Father for blessing us with so many wonderful adventures and priceless family memories!