I'm an Aunt Again!!! :)

Three of the Four Generations...

Payton Carolyn was a healthy 7lbs 4 oz, 19 inches long born Sunday morning (11/30/08)!

Beautiful Momma Amanda smiles at the arrival of baby Payton (I heard Daddy Joshua jumped up and down when Payton finally made it through the birth canal - precious)...

I'm so proud of my sister, Amanda, and look forward to meeting Payton over Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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We had a wonderful time this Thanksgiving visiting family in Kentucky.  Pictured above are Tony's parents, Tony's sister (Lisa) and husband (Ryan) with their precious children (Mercy, Derrara, Noah, Lauren, Beniam and Adam (not to mention our dog Titus :)

Beniam and Tony say "cheese".

Mercy is adjusting well to her new family.  What a blessing.  Please continue to pray for Ryan & Lisa and their ever-growing family.  Pray also for their family in Ethiopia.  Thanks.

Stay tuned for pictures and words from my recent trip to Southeast Asia...

Mercy is Home

We are excited to welcome our new niece, Mercy Kaleab Bond! She is home in Kentucky enjoying her brothers' joy and affection. We look forward to seeing the family this week for Thanksgiving. Please continue to pray for the Bond family (Tony's sister) in this blessed time of adjusting. Thanks! :)

Leaving on a Jet Plane...

Please pray for the region of SE Asia.

Wednesday my travels take me to my home state of Virginia to visit with family for a day.  Thursday will be spent tying up loose ends in packing and paperwork.  Friday we (Kate J. and myself) begin our trip to SE Asia.  Please pray for safe travel, health and a fruitful visit there.  I will try to post updates as I'm able.  Thanks so much for your prayers! Blessings to each of you!

Operation Christmas Child

Tony had his rap star debut with several other Temple BC staff this past Sunday in order to promote the Samaritan Purse Ministry's "Operation Christmas Child". If you are not familiar with this ministry check out their website: www.samaritanspurse.org and "get a box, and get it filled"... Enjoy.