then and now
when we first moved here, we didn’t know a single soul. phil and i used to say to each other how sad it was that we could die in our apartment and no one would even notice! that is, until the stink of our dead bodies seeped into the hallway when someone would eventually discover us.
yes, quite a morbid thought.
but! the Lord graciously led us to a wonderful small group through bethlehem where we met seven other young couples. most of whom had just gotten married around the same time that we did. though that small group no longer exists, it’s a privilege to say that most of these people are still our good friends five years later. they have been there for us through the births of both mikey and allie, through our two moves (including phil’s massively heavy medical books!), through phil’s white coat ceremony, his entire med school journey and his joyous graduation, and many other life events with us. they have become family to us while we had to be so far away from our own families.
the day we have to say goodbye will be a sad day indeed.
anyhoo, this past sunday, we had a little small group reunion with those who could make it. looks like we’ve been faithful to the command to be fruitful and multiply!
here we are then… (a few of the group are missing)
and here we are now. phil wasn’t there because he was on call as usual. the babies in order of their births are: mikey, jenna, katelyn, allie, and anya. and three more babies are on the way! sahara, the cute little doggie was also added to our number a year ago.
8 Comments
Starbukk35
that’s really neat! i’m glad you guys have had such a wonderful time…but we’re ready for you to come back, hehe!
Kavedissian
so nice for you to be blessed with good friends,(not many asians in MN are there?!? hee hee)
greantea71
so white…
mrssjlee
what a blessing to have made such wonderful friends!!!
mrs_shinfucius
ah…i love how allie is so lovably chubs!
joannaaaakim
that is so sweet. God has truly blessed you!
Bungie
you all look like a close knit bunch. can’t wait til you move back. =)
lschnell