God has done exceedingly abundantly above all that we could ask or think. Our little man has grown so well. Saturday we had a party at the home of our friends, the Notts. Most of Thomas' family was able to come, and we had a grand time.Isaiah seemed to have such a good time! He was as adorable as ever. We enjoyed some great food, shooting a potato gun, bow and arrows, and even shotguns. Luke Nott, David Gilbert and Thomas also played their instruments so that the whole group could help us sing praise to God. It was some mighty fine singing, too. :) Who'd have thought that all that would happen at a 1 year old's birthday party. But, as the newest member of the family said, "You never know what's going to happen when you get together with the Slawsons." It truly was a unique time. For more pictures, see our album at our shutterfly collection.
I must confess though, that for me the past 4 days have been somewhat of an emotional roller coaster, in the best sense. On Saturday I found it difficult to talk to everyone as I was overcome with emotion from the past year. Not only was our baby turning a year old, but also so much has happened in that year. From the moment that he was born, no before he was born, we were wrapped in the love of Christ by our friends and family. Rarely have I felt so humbled on a regular basis. Thank you to everyone who prayed for us, comforted us, supported us, distracted us, and gave so sacrificially to us. I trust that when faced with a similar opportunity to help someone else, we will seek to do as much, having learned from all of you.
Well, so yesterday was Isaiah's birthday, and this is what he looked like exactly when he had lived one year!
What a difference from the little man that greeted us one year ago.
Please continue to keep him in your prayers. He is working so hard in his physical therapy! We're still trying to get him to drink from a cup (or even a bottle for that matter), so any advice you have would be greatly appreciated on that front. He brings us and everyone with whom he comes in contact great joy. We pray that the he will have the joy of the Lord in his heart and profess love for Christ very soon.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible before we move to Russia!
Love,
Cristy (for the boys, too)
5 comments:
What can one say except "Praise the Lord for His wonderful watch care." The Lord has shown Himself mighty over the past year in the birth and development of Isaiah. If anyone would ask why Isaiah was born with all these challenges the answer would be "The God might be glorified!"
AMEN! Thank you for your wonderful comment. We pray every day that God will continue to glorify himself in our lives.
I see you guys are with Inter Act...Do you guys know James and Kari Capaldo in Tuva?
Yes, we do know Jim and Kari. Lord willing, we'll be seeing them again in July at the InterAct Russian field conference.
Yeah! Congratulations to little Isaiah on his 1-year birthday! I enjoyed seeing all the pictures--he's growing up so fast, and so adorable!! Praise the Lord for His goodness to you and Isaiah over this year! Its wonderful to see how Isaiah has progressed, through His grace! Adelyn loves to look at all our pictures on the fridge, so she sees Isaiah every day :)
Love, Cherith
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