Noah' Home

Forty five days after his arrival, and thirteen days before his due date, Noah got to come home. We are so excited to have the little guy home! It was somewhat surreal for us as we were driving to the hospital because there was this odd sense to the whole thing. He's our son and has been here for a month and a half, yet he wasn't with us and now that scenario was being changed.

He came home without a monitor. We're thankful for that. If you've never heard one of those things alarm, be glad. Miss heard it yesterday when one of the leads fell off (the usual reason they alarm) and she almost lost wet herself it was so loud and shrill. I think they only serve to make everyone in the house miserable.

Noah took a little nap with me on the couch once we got home. It was a nice time. I remember doing that with Anna when she was a little squirt. Those are some of the simple joys that make life so vibrant. Some characters would rather be out in the wind and cold screaming obscenities at the Eagles. As for us, we'll take a nice warm couch and some nap time...at least until Noah is old enough to visit Neyland stadium and cheer on the Big Orange. Of course, we'll be doing that without the obscenities...

Missy seems to be doing a bit better with her GI tract. Hopefully she'll be able to get some food in system that will stay there long enough to provide nutrients. She's quite tired though today she running on the excitement of small fry being here. Please pray for her, as I know you have been.

Noah received a bassinet from our friends Fred & Liz. Their daughter Mira is Anna's friend. They had a bassinet and let us borrow/have it. We have some great friends here and we continue to be so thankful that the Lord has so richly blessed us.

My mom's vision has improved to the point that she was able to drive to church this morning. She apparently did a test run by herself to make certain that she could do it and then went back to get my nephew Isaiah. She reported that the all the people at church were so happy to hear that Noah was coming home they began clapping. Having grown up in that wonderful little church, I am certain that they were all delighted.

Jay called while we were getting Noah from the hospital. He reported that he and his family were in the throws of a blizzard. The area around Cleveland tends to get enormous amounts of snow. Today appears to be such a day. As long as you aren't having to get out in it, I guess it's okay.

For anyone in the area who has been keeping up with Noah's progress and doesn't attend Grace Chapel (Goldberg, Glatz, Judy, Daria, others...), I would like to invite you to the Praise Team's Christmas program on Saturday, December 22nd. We are doing two concerts: 5 & 7 PM. It is sure to be a great time and we would be delighted if you could come out.

Thanks for checking on Noah & Missy today.

Please pray for the following:
Ebrahim's walk with the Lord and his marriage
Our family as we have to adjust to the new family dynamics
Noah, and his big sister Anna, that they would come to know the Lord at a young age
God's continued working in the lives of our friends and family
Opportunities to be salt and light to others

Please thank God for (at least) the following:
His love, grace, faithfulness, and provision
His strengthening of our family
His working in the lives of all those who have played such an important part in Noah's life already: those who have and continue to pray for him
My mom's continued recovery of her eyesight
Noah being home

" How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me?"
Psalm 116:12