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Cry, The Beloved Country

By 

Alan Paton

"Indeed, mother, you are always our helper."

"For what else are we born? she said."

"I am a weak and sinful man, but God put His hand on me, that is all."

"I have never thought that a Christian would be free from suffering, umfundisi.  For our Lord suffered.  And I come to believe that he suffered, not to save us from suffering, but to teach us how to bear suffering.  For he knew that there is no life without suffering."

One Day

Abigail has been a big help with Isaac.  He likes Abigail to read, "My Sailor Dad" by Ross Mackenzie.

Our front porch is a giant play pen for Nat.  He really enjoys being outdoors!

Matthew and Josiah work on their school and various projects while sitting under their tree.  It makes a pleasant place to work.

A tasty dinner on the  lovely Fiesta Ware plate that was a gift.  The plate arrived in the mail and was promptly washed and put to use.  The "baby" jar of Real salt was also a gift.

Isaac was so worn out he fell asleep on the floor.  I moved him to the papason after taking this picture.  Isaac works and plays hard.

9 1/2 Months!

Excursion

Kiddos were blessed to go swimming yesterday.  Mrs. H picked them up and took kiddos to Mrs. M's house.  They were gone five hours swimming and enjoying lunch prepared by Mrs. H.  Nat and I had a pleasant time together working on a couple simple projects, playing, snuggling and resting.

Birthday Book

Isaac has been enjoying his birthday book from Grandpa and Grandma Potter.  He refers to the book as his "birthday present."  The book has a picture of a tractor and tools, so it is perfect for bed time when it is to late to play in the tractor shed or make repairs on the house.  Isaac has also been utilizing the tools he received from the H family.  He carries the tools around in his pockets all day!

So Fun

Isaac said riding in the house is "so fun!"  Matthew enjoys pushing Nat in the car.  Nathaniel smiles and smiles...he loves being a big boy!

Nat

Flowers for Mama

I was quite ill for over a week so Matt and kiddos brought me flowers.

A Birthday Gift

Birthday Dessert

Gluten,dairy and sugar free cupcakes...recipe from Cybele Pascal's dessert book...simple and delicious cupcakes!

one, two, THREE!!!

One,two,THREE

Isaac Tyndale is 

One, two, THREE

handsome as can be

One, two, THREE

Likes to ride his bike and climb trees

One,two, THREE

A helpful worker bee

One, two, THREE

Isaac means laughter, you will see

one, two, THREE

we thank the Lord for the boy he is 

And trust Him for the man we hope he will be!

Birthday snuggle....more pictures to come.

Great Grandma and Nat

We were blessed to have Grandma and Great Grandma visit!

Eight Months!

Nathaniel likes to eat! He is crawling and going up steps. Nat enjoys watching the ducks and chickens and trying to pet them.