Friday, August 01, 2008
Grandma and Grandpa Visit
Shane's mom and Lee came to visit this week. Silas loved getting to see Grandma and Grandpa again. He turned 4 weeks old on Wednesday, so it was fun to have them here for that milestone. They got to be part of a day in the life of Silas...happy wake times, sleepy times, fussy hungry times, wiggly active times, bath time, tummy time, and gym time.
While they were here we took a quick outing to Churchill downs. Here we are in the stands at the finish line. Silas was obviously less than impressed and decided to sleep through the whole event, but the rest of us really enjoyed it...
While they were here we took a quick outing to Churchill downs. Here we are in the stands at the finish line. Silas was obviously less than impressed and decided to sleep through the whole event, but the rest of us really enjoyed it...
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
There is coming a day...
"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea." Revelation 21:1
My parents flew back to Singapore on Sunday. They had been here for 4 weeks, having arrived just a few days before Silas was born. They were such a gift in the days that followed...cooking and cleaning, offering baby guidance, and loving on our precious son as much as possible. Saying goodbye on Sunday was difficult for all of us.
I've never regretted my parent's decision to follow the Lord's calling on their lives to work in full-time missions. I loved growing up overseas. But we will all openly admit that the journey has not come without it's share of sacrifices. We all miss the companionship of being together. And when we say goodbye I always feel a sort of emptiness that lingers for a while. The house was much quieter yesterday and today. Shane and I are back to cooking for ourselves. And Silas has been a bit fussy, which is not his norm, so I am blaming it on less attention and fewer arms to snuggle in.
The past two days I've been reminded that there is coming a day when there will be no more goodbyes. Amazingly, the scripture specifically states that the sea that separates us will be gone. Oh, how I long for that day...when not only will we be together with each other and our Lord Jesus, but "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." 21:4 What a promise for those who are in Christ Jesus.
In the meantime, we have a treasury of memories from the first weeks of Silas' life. What a joy that we got to share them together. This is my mom and I, and Shane and my dad on the night before they left. We were out to eat and had Silas with us, but little sleepyhead didn't wake up to be in any pictures.
Here is Nana having Sunday School with Silas in his room. So sweet.
And Papa reading the story of Paul and Silas to our Silas out of the children's Bible they got for him.
My parents flew back to Singapore on Sunday. They had been here for 4 weeks, having arrived just a few days before Silas was born. They were such a gift in the days that followed...cooking and cleaning, offering baby guidance, and loving on our precious son as much as possible. Saying goodbye on Sunday was difficult for all of us.
I've never regretted my parent's decision to follow the Lord's calling on their lives to work in full-time missions. I loved growing up overseas. But we will all openly admit that the journey has not come without it's share of sacrifices. We all miss the companionship of being together. And when we say goodbye I always feel a sort of emptiness that lingers for a while. The house was much quieter yesterday and today. Shane and I are back to cooking for ourselves. And Silas has been a bit fussy, which is not his norm, so I am blaming it on less attention and fewer arms to snuggle in.
The past two days I've been reminded that there is coming a day when there will be no more goodbyes. Amazingly, the scripture specifically states that the sea that separates us will be gone. Oh, how I long for that day...when not only will we be together with each other and our Lord Jesus, but "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." 21:4 What a promise for those who are in Christ Jesus.
In the meantime, we have a treasury of memories from the first weeks of Silas' life. What a joy that we got to share them together. This is my mom and I, and Shane and my dad on the night before they left. We were out to eat and had Silas with us, but little sleepyhead didn't wake up to be in any pictures.
Here is Nana having Sunday School with Silas in his room. So sweet.
And Papa reading the story of Paul and Silas to our Silas out of the children's Bible they got for him.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Aunt Tara and Uncle Jay
Silas loved time with Aunt Tara and Uncle Jay this weekend. He especially loved all the extra snuggles and lovies. We can't wait to see you again soon...
Friday, July 18, 2008
Papa's 60th Birthday
While Tara and Jay were here we celebrated my dad's 60th birthday - a milestone. For a family who often misses all being together for such special occasions, it was wonderful for all 7 of us to get to share a meal and a cherry pie (my dad's favorite).
We sent my dad, Shane, and Jay to a Cincinnati Reds game to celebrate. My dad loves baseball. But while all the festivities were fun, my dad said that Silas was still the best birthday present he received...
We sent my dad, Shane, and Jay to a Cincinnati Reds game to celebrate. My dad loves baseball. But while all the festivities were fun, my dad said that Silas was still the best birthday present he received...
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Every Little Bit
Silas is 10 days old now. He has not only made a grand entrance into our home, but he's taken up quite a residence in our hearts as well. One of the books I bought for our baby a while back is called "I Love You, Every Little Bit." Many times each day since I first held him, I've thought how much I absolutely love our son. I know he is not perfect, but thankfully, love has never been based on perfection. So here's our Silas, every little bit...
And Silas, as a token to another of our favorite books, we are daily grateful that "God Gave Us You."
And Silas, as a token to another of our favorite books, we are daily grateful that "God Gave Us You."
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Moments after Silas was Born
Our baby, Silas Cole, was born on Wednesday, July 2nd at 5:10 pm. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. We never expected such a big boy, but are grateful that he is healthy, strong, and created to be uniquely himself. We think that he is precious and perfectly cute. This is me holding him after he had been cleaned up a little. I had held him immediately after he was born, and hated giving him up for the very few short moments it took his nurse to clean him off and weigh him.
Shane getting to hold him for the first time...father and son...I love it.
I kept thinking how long we waited for this day to arrive and finally, it was here. Nothing can compare with the exhilaration we felt in those moments or compete with the amount of love and joy that filled that room. Here we are, a little family.
Oh, I could snuggle him for days on end...
Shane getting to hold him for the first time...father and son...I love it.
I kept thinking how long we waited for this day to arrive and finally, it was here. Nothing can compare with the exhilaration we felt in those moments or compete with the amount of love and joy that filled that room. Here we are, a little family.
Oh, I could snuggle him for days on end...
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