{"id":3654,"date":"2018-05-03T06:18:53","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T06:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordfree.net\/news2\/?p=3654"},"modified":"2018-06-03T19:23:01","modified_gmt":"2018-06-03T19:23:01","slug":"home-news-april-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordfree.net\/news2\/?p=3654","title":{"rendered":"Home News – April 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Donna:<\/em><\/p>\n

April was a blessed month indeed, a celebration of life! It started off on April 1st with Christ’s resurrection and the new life He\u00a0 has given us! What Good News and what a desire to spread that message to every corner of the earth! In answer to prayer, we received the first shipment of the new order of Audio Bibles!<\/p>\n

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First installment of new order of audio bibles<\/p><\/div>\n

Another mega blessing received was the safe and sound delivery of little Aurora Gao Soares, the newest addition to Emanuel and Mandy\u2019s growing family! Sweet mommy Mandy was at the point of bursting on Saturday, her expected delivery date.\u00a0 Brainstorming new ways to collaborate with the labor process, she reflected on Mary\u2019s donkey ride to Bethlehem. Surely that bouncing and juggling on the donkey could have contributed in the process of going into labor.:)\u00a0 In turn, Sunday night Mandy went home and bounced on her exercise ball- since she happened to find herself lacking in the possession of a donkey.\u00a0 It just so happens that early the next morning, her initial contractions began and by 6 am she was at the maternity. The staff wisely allowed her to ramble around the pre-delivery room, intermittently riding her donkey (aka big bouncing ball)!\u00a0\u00a0 Emanuel was prepared for the long haul in the solitary hospital corridor, but to his surprise, at 10:53 AM, April 9th, precious Aurora entered into her mama\u2019s arms! She defied the previous diagnosis of having the umbilical cord wrapped twice around her neck, and came out as clean as a whistle. What a joy she is! Sleeping well and eating well, she is loved by all, especially big sister Isabel who loves her to bits!\u00a0 It was much to Isabel\u2019s\u00a0\u00a0 chagrin that baby sister doesn\u2019t talk, walk or play yet, but she is so pleased to sing to her, read stories to her and LOVE<\/em> her to bits!\u00a0 She is already mommy\u2019s big-little helper!<\/p>\n

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Expired Image!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Aurora just 1 day old<\/p><\/div>\n

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Mandy, Bel Bel and baby Aurora. Happy trio.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Daddy Emanuel and Bel Bel, getting mountain water<\/p><\/div>\n

On April 25th<\/sup>, we\u00a0 celebrated another life, that of Benjamim Soares,\u00a0 as a matter of fact,\u00a0 22 years of his life! Ben is finishing up his 3rd<\/sup> year of uni and is organizing an internship during the summer break. With all of his talents he has many options, so we are praying that the Lord will guide him to the best internship opportunity available.<\/p>\n

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Benjamim’s birthday celebration at home<\/p><\/div>\n

Julie Soares also celebrated her birthday at the end of March, and let everyone know that she was really happy! Then, alas, on April 21st<\/sup> we received news from Philip and Julie in Seattle that they will be welcoming another addition to their precious family! We are overjoyed for them as they have been praying for a sibling for little Zachary.\u00a0 Another \u00a0celebration of life and love! May the Lord grant peace and wisdom to these young parents who are welcoming\u00a0 new lives into their family. It is an overwhelming task, but they have all of God\u2019s promises on their side. And the rewards are just as amazing as the challenges are!\u00a0\u00a0 Children ARE a heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb IS His reward.\u00a0 Psalm 127:3<\/p>\n

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Philip, Julie and Zach<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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