“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:6-7 Dear Oliver, Today you are nine days overdue! I […]
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December 11, 2010: Dear Naomi
June 6th, 2011 
Jessica Dear Naomi, As you have grown from a tiny infant into a 17-month-old toddler, you have made every day an adventure for your father and me. Activities that were once mundane are now exciting with you along for the ride! You are a little sponge, soaking up every word and experience with enthusiasm and […]
December 13, 2010: Naomi Moments
June 5th, 2011 Jessica Here are some fun memories from the last 4 months! September 23, 2010 I went to The Great Frederick Fair this evening with my parents and my brother Josh. It brought back many memories from my childhood. Naomi loved the chickens, rabbits, tractors, and food, though I think the pigs worried her. It was […]
October 7, 2010: Oliver Andrew
June 4th, 2011 Jessica Our dearest son, From the autumn of 2007 to the summer of 2009, your father and I lived and taught in Langfang, China, a suburb of Beijing, China in the province of Hebei. Although we had never dreamed that we would ever live in China, it was an exciting adventure in life and faith for […]
March 7, 2010: Dear Naomi
May 30th, 2011 Jessica Dear Naomi, Today you are 8 months old. Can you believe it? Where has the time gone?! It seems like just yesterday we were bringing you home from the hospital. Now you’re on to your second car seat, taking baths in the big tub, and eating in the high chair! This week we caught you […]
November 1, 2009: Dear Naomi
May 29th, 2011 Jessica Dear Naomi, Yesterday as your Dad and I were driving home on Halloween night, we were remembering the annual Halloween Ball in Langfang, China one year ago. It was on that day that I took the test that confirmed we were pregnant, and on that night that we told our team in China that we […]
June 28, 2009: Dear Naomi
May 28th, 2011 Jessica Dear Naomi, It is hard to believe that nine months have passed already, and your due date is only two days away! You’ve turned our worlds upside down already, without you even knowing it. Brad and I been students, teachers, professors, coaches, leaders, actors, waiters, camp counselors, artists, and more, but we have never been […]
April 18, 2009: Surprise Baby Shower!
May 27th, 2011 Jessica On Saturday morning, April 11, Brad and I awoke bright and early to grey skies over Langfang. The morning was busy as we finished last minute preparations for the 10 guests who would be arriving around 11am. We hoped the weather would clear up before the guys played basketball in the afternoon. I showered, washed […]
April 15, 2009: Naomi Faith
May 26th, 2011 Jessica Our dearest daughter, Before Brad and I were pregnant with you, I spent most of the summer studying the story of Ruth and Naomi. I love the romance of Ruth and Boaz, the loyalty and reputation of Ruth, and the good character of Boaz. I also love the story of Naomi, a broken woman who […]
February 18, 2009: Dear Baby Girl
May 25th, 2011 Jessica “Am I a Father nearby, and not a Father far away? Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him? Do not I fill heaven and earth?” Jer. 23:23-24 Dear Baby Girl, It’s hard to believe that you are already 21 weeks old! I’ve read that you’re about the size of a […]
