Happy Christmas from Swaziland! I know it’s a little late for a Christmas message, but I’m learning just how long it can take to write a blog in between feeding sessions of a little one! We had such a great time hanging with my parents over the holidays. They got to help out with a Christmas party (Kriek’s last one of the year and it was a great success thanks to all her planning and hard work). Interestingly, this year there was a team of NFL wives who also helped out at the Christmas party, so that was pretty cool to meet them. We want to say a big thank you to Whitefish Foursquare in Montana for sending money to help make this party possible.
Besides the party, mom and dad also visited several care points, met Enoch (Marius will write a special blog about this later), helped us decorate Emi’s room, delivered food to some Swazi families for Christmas, and just hung out together. They left on Dec. 14th, which was bittersweet – more bitter than sweet – but I’m so thankful that they were here.
Marius and I spent our actual Christmas day in serious hot weather, wearing shorts and trying to stay cool. We have enjoyed our much-needed break, as the Swazi base is closed for a few weeks until the new year. We are gearing up for a very busy year, full of lots of teams from the States. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that 2010 is a blessed year for you! We greatly appreciate your support here!
Lots of love from Swaziland,
Besides the party, mom and dad also visited several care points, met Enoch (Marius will write a special blog about this later), helped us decorate Emi’s room, delivered food to some Swazi families for Christmas, and just hung out together. They left on Dec. 14th, which was bittersweet – more bitter than sweet – but I’m so thankful that they were here.
Marius and I spent our actual Christmas day in serious hot weather, wearing shorts and trying to stay cool. We have enjoyed our much-needed break, as the Swazi base is closed for a few weeks until the new year. We are gearing up for a very busy year, full of lots of teams from the States. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that 2010 is a blessed year for you! We greatly appreciate your support here!
Lots of love from Swaziland,
Marius, Jodi, and little Emi
Love you guys!!! So amazing to see all the lives that you get to bless around you. Oh my….Emi is DARLING!!! Can’t wait to meet her in person one day. Bless you 3 and may you truly find rest in Him in this vacation time.
love you,
Anna
Loved the Christmas news and the wonderful pictures of precious Emi. It was fun to see your parents again, too, Jodi. Do greet them for us! Blessings to your beautiful family in 2010! May you see God as your richest treasure in all that you do!
Great to hear your parnets got to be with this pre Chirstmas. My how little Emi ising growing. beauitful baby. I’m glad you have soom time off untilm the first of the year. Love and best wishes .
I think that little Emi looks just like you Jodi!! Happy New Year to you all!
Love,
Sara
What a beautiful famliy!Thank you for the update. I love the picture of all the kids lined up waiting patiently!
Why are they wearing winter coats in the middle of summer?
Blessings for 2010.
Tricia
My goodness, What a beautiful baby!! Oh yeah, as the grandmother of course I would think that. It was wonderful spending time with you guys in beautiful Swaziland. And getting to meet the decipleship team, your prayer partners from Emmafini, the children at the carepoint and so much more,that was the icing on the cake. I wish we could have stayed 6 months. Christmas here is not the same without you but I know you are where God wants you for this season. Papa and I Love you more than you know. Kiss little Emi 1000 times for nana.
p.s. the Christmas pic is awesome. mom
Merry Christmas Marius and Jodi! Thanks for posting about your Christmas, it sounds like you guys had a blast. Great pictures too….what a beautiful family you have! I think about you guys often and pray for you. Glad you’re doing well and that you got a bit of a break. Talk to you soon.
Blessings,
Kayla
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year
How beautiful Emi Addison is and her eye’s are filled with such beauty and love = gets that from her parents!!! Can I send you something – a baby quilt and carry pouch? Send to Gainesville – or tell me what address to send gift. Anything you want in package like empty Glad baggies, snack, etc???
Love you guys MUCH! Happy New Year! Love, Laura
Great pictures! Emi is so pretty. Happy New Year!
Everyone looks great – hot, but great. Look forward to catching up with you soon!
Love the family picture- thanks! Emi is still adorable! What a gift to have mom AND dad there. Thanks for sharing your lives and ministry. Prayers from me for you. Love you guys.
Baby Emi is so cute! She looks just like you Jodi. I am so glad that Cheryl and Johnny got to visit you. Hope you have a wonderful New Year!
Emi is so beautiful ! Loved all the pictures.Praying for you all to have a happy and blessed new year!
Loved the picture of the three of you. Of course,Emi is absolutely gorgeous – look at the two of you! Cheryl and Johnny look right at home in Swazi also. Would love to come myself one of these years!
Have a Happy and healthy New Year and continue to be a blessing to so many!
Merry Christmas(belated) & a Happy New Year. Great pics guys.
May you have a blessed & healthy 2010.
John, Cindy & Alex