Snow, babies, boxes and Christmas hospitality

Another 2 inches of show fell during the night and so we were slipping and sliding to the baby hospital where we spent precious time with the little beauties we have grown to love. We always take along a supply of soft toys, dummies, disposable nappies and wipes and there were a few babies that needed changing as soon as we arrived - hospital funds only allow for 3 changes a day. We give thanks that we have a good relationship with the staff and are always welcomed warmly. Please pray that volunteers will come forward to share in this ministry.

This afternoon we took a minibus out to Pastor Jackie's house (seen above) to sort out more Christmas Boxes for the San Nicolau Mic distribution on Friday. She later drove us into town where we all joined a fellow missionary called Spencer and his 2 young children. We visited 2 widows living in high rise apartment blocks to deliver their Christmas presents. Little Trinity, aged 4 had saved up the equivalent of 20 pounds to buy chocolate and sweets for the old ladies. She had accumulated this money by doing odd jobs for her dad. Her generous heart so touched us and we give thanks for parents who install these wonderful values in their children. Here is a picture of Trinity with Ecatrina, who is in very poor health.

Next stop was the Fantanele Children's Home run by our Dutch missionary friends, Hans and Mary. They have a family of 10 children to care for including their own. We were blessed by their hospitality - we sat down as a large family in God to a delicious meal prepared by Mary. This is a house filled with the love of Jesus. The children all enjoyed receiving their Christmas boxes from Father Christmas. We hope you enjoy these pictures.

We give thanks for Pastor Jackie who drove us home in treacherous icy conditions which led us all to reconsider our decision to attend the Bible Study in Siria tonight. It is definately a night for having our own Bible Study indoors in the warm. We give thanks for the blessings of another day and look forward to what He has in store for us tomorrow.