Emi went to her friend Ellie’s birthday party on Saturday. It was a polka dot party, so everyone dressed in polka dots and all of the food was round. It was a great little party. Ellie turned 5 years old. When she was just days old, she was abandoned by the side of the road in a plastic bag. My friend, Julie (the Julie who came up with the idea of helping the women here sew purses for income) adopted Ellie when she was just a few weeks old, and now she is five. It amazes me how our God can redeem terrible circumstances in our lives. Little Ellie’s life will forever be changed by God’s redemptive power at work in Julie.
I attached a picture of Emi with Ellie as well as a few more cute pictures of little baby Emi. She is growing like a little weed. She weighs 12 ½ lbs. now, and her first little tooth is starting to come through. When Emi smiles, it lights up the room, and her mommy and daddy’s hearts. Emi and her mommy are enjoying hanging out together, and hosting teams that come through our home. Enjoy the new pictures.
Love,
Jodi & baby Emi
She is so beautiful! What a wonderful birthday party! I see so much of both of you in her. She is just a little doll! Love you all so much and can’t wait to see you! 🙂
Emi is a beauty for sure. We are so happy for you two!
Future beauty queen!!She is lovely
Jodi, she looks JUST LIKE YOU!! Such a beauty! 🙂
Wow, Emi must favor her Uncle!
That is such an incredible story of Redemption! If not for the love of a stranger, this birthday party could have never taken place.
We miss you guys tremendously (Megan and Evan are still praying for each of you every night)!
Oh she is sooooo cute you guys!! I see both of you in her. Love her smile!
Oh my word your little monkey is heavenly and I can not wait to see her in person. You guys too:) Thank you for the pics!!
Awwww. She is so cute! she looks like her mommy.
She’s got such beautiful eyes too.
Looks like Emi wore herself out partying and little Ellie is still ready for more. Great pics thanks. Glad to see you looking better.
Cute photos & beautiful real story. I just had tear thinking about tiny Ellie and how great work that you are involved in.
Your news letter really helping me to turn my eyes upon the Lord and what he cares about children in the world.
Thank you always.
Love,
Jules
know your parents are soooooo proud of our little beauty.
Oh she’s beautiful!! I think that she has a proud daddy and mommy.
Thanks for sending us updates of your adventures.
Lots of love
So very precious! And she is quite the combination of the two of you! Thanks for sharing the photos.
Love, Cindy
Oh my goodness, I’m looking at a Stancil, I had forgotten how beautiful you were, Jodi, when you were a baby! Not to say there is a little Maurius in little monkey, but those big dark eyes, that face, well what can I say!!! Oh yeah, I’m getting married!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe it.
Much Love,
Lynn
Cute!!!!!!
Awesome photos. Thanks for getting those up. How did the ceiling in Emi’s room turn out? Can we see photos of that, too?
Oh, so sweet! And you two are looking might fine yourselves 🙂