The girls are of course getting bigger and doing more all the time. They are on the verge of walking, and Kamryn has even taken a step a couple of times. Taylor is now working on her 7th tooth and Kamryn barely has one that has come through. All the Costa Ricans comment on how much hair Kamryn has while Taylor has none, so we usually respond that Taylor has all the teeth and Kamryn all the hair. They get lots of attention, I guess because of a combination of things: they're babies, they're twins, and they have bright blue eyes. I know everyone loves babies, but it is amazing to see how much Ticos adore them. They will literally roll the car windows down sometimes and hang out the window as we're walking by at a redlight just to look at the babies. I even had a bus driver turn the bus at an angle in the road and stop traffic so I could cross with the girls in their stroller! It's almost comical how they just love babies.
All is well in the health department, except that Taylor has a slight ear infection, so pray that will go away. Other prayer matters include: 1)The sale of our homes in the States. They've both been lease-purchased, so now the purchases need to be completed, which is looking pretty dim on one house. 2)Also, Kerri will be teaching a Bible study in Spanish for the first time a week from Tuesday! That's exciting and scary for her, but I know she'll do a great job. Pray the girls will show up and be ready to receive the Word. 3)A friend and I have been trying to start a Bible study with one of the street guards here, but so far he's only shown up for one study. Pray for wisdom for us whether to pursue this or try to start somewhere else. I think Ticos sometimes would rather just say they're coming so they don't hurt your feelings. 4)Lastly, please pray for our understanding and communication of the Spanish language. Going in, I think we were naive about how difficult it would be. Thanks for keeping up with us and we treasure your prayers and support.
2 comments:
The girls are beautiful!! It's so funny when they decide to "help" with arranging their stuff, isn't it? They definately look like they've been very busy!haha
I am so happy to hear that you all are doing great!! I hope that ear infections clears up soon. Those are miserable for baby & parents...We've had our share of that, too!
I will be praying that the spanish bible study is a complete success! I am so happy that everything is going well there. I hope your house issues get worked out very soon so that won't be hanging over your heads anymore! What a blessing to not have to worry about that! I think about your sweet family often & will continue to pray for all of you, especially those gorgeous little miracles!
Thanks for updating! I love hearing how God is blessing you all!!
Love,
Emily Carlew
February 22, 2010
Dear Ted and Kerri,
Your parents, Tom and Jan, were with us at HBC a couple of weeks ago. It was such a joy to see them and hear how they are doing. I am so glad Tom was able to retire. He and I are about the same age. Jan had shared with me that you were headed to Costa Rica for language school and then on to the Dominican Republic as career missionaries. They are so proud of you and so are we at Harrisburg also. Please know that you will be in our prayers. We trust that your twins are doing well. As I remember, your language school was put on hold a year or so ago because of the babies. You have been faithful in God's calling on your lives. May our wonderful Lord bless you as you serve Him!
In Christ,
Dr. Forrest Sheffield
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