friends....

We got to spend some time with Mark and Jacqui this week and meet the newest member of their family, Jonathan Mark.  He is tiny.  He was born a month or so early and is a testimony to the power of prayer as he and Jacqui are both doing well. We had a great afternoon catching up with Mark, Jacqui, and their five year old Katie.  We watched dvds of the boys rock climbing, Mark skiing, and their trip to the Canary Islands. 

We had dinner with Norman and Bobbi Murphy, a couple UCF met several years ago.  The entire evening was refreshing and encouraging as we caught up with these friends and picked Norman's brain about missions.  Pray for their family as they travel to visit their son and daughter-in-law who are missionaries in Peru.

On Sunday night, we met with a few kids for our community Bible study.  It was interesting as the conversation topics shifted throughout the evening.  We talked about drugs, death, poverty, and our purpose in life.  Pray for the kids who came: Anna, Danielle, Luke, and Tully and for us as we plan for this time and spend time with these kids.

Please pray for our friend Paul as he interviews for a new job on Friday, 7 March.  This new job will change his work schedule and allow him to be free in the evening and weekends.  He has a great attitude about it and know it is in the Lord's hands.  In fact, I have learned that he has a better attitude than I do about pretty much everything.  We are all very thankful for his friendship and his example of truly trusting in Christ.

And last but not least... Manchester United beat Lyon 1-0 last night!