INTRODUCING

Our newest granddaughters!

Both born January 8, 2013, 9:34 AM

Savannah Heather White (on the left) 2164 g (4 lb. 12 oz) 46 cm (18.11 in)

Cheyenne Hana White (on the right) 2173g (4 lb. 13 oz.) 47.5 cm (18.7 in)

Because they were born just over six weeks early, they will likely remain in hospital for two to three weeks.  However, both are doing well and improving in their ability to breathe on their own.  In the meantime there are lots of trips to the hospital for Philip and Bethany.

Bethany is recovering from the surgery, and Philip is doing well except for a lot of short nights.  Juliet is coping well, but has trouble understanding why so many different people are taking care of her.

Thank-you to those who heard via other means and have already been pitching in to help Philip and Bethany.

In Baozhong:

• Please pray for Lorne as he meets on Monday with the director of a school to discuss ways to promote respect in the classroom while we are teaching next semester.  That group of students has been much more challenging to work with.
• Teaching is done for this semester in two of the schools.  We will be at Fuhsing Elementary on Thursday afternoon for the last class.  During our few weeks off from teaching, we will travel to Penang, Malaysia for a conference (Jan.26-Feb.2); join C&MA pastors for a Lunar New Year Retreat (Feb. 4-6); prepare for and celebrate Lunar New Year’s Day (Feb. 10); and host two different off-island guests.  So rather than have a holiday, it appears we will be quite busy.  Please pray for us as we also make the effort to spend time with local friends during this important time of the year.