Growing Up (by Amanda)

I have so many greetings that I want to give everyone. First Thom and I really appreciate the prayers from the family of God. We got so much feedback letting us know that you were praying for Miri and it was a wonderful comfort knowing how much you cared. Second, I would like to let you all know that she is much better and we know that without God it could have been much worse. Thank you.

As you can see from the many pictures our girls are growing like weeds and they delight us with the new things they learn daily. They like to dance and clap with music and are so much fun to watch. They giggle and laugh and have begun feeding themselves. Their favorite food seems to be spaghetti and that is (obviously) a mess. We are so excited to see them grow and mature and although I'm sad to see them leave behind the baby times I am constantly reminded that is what our Father wants us to do. We need to be men (and women) of God and put our childish ways behind us. So as I watch my babies grow and delight in them I want to be that for my heavenly Father; I want Him to delight in me and say "bravo" on the new steps that I have learned. My children are such a blessing to me and I praise the Lord for giving them to me and allowing me to learn from them.