Happy Friday! There’s been a lot happening this week… but first and foremost, Emma turns two! Yea! We’re so thankful for Emma and love watching her grow and learn. Emma’s actual birthday is today, but we had a little shindig last weekend. Here are a few of the pictures. Enjoy!
November 18, 2011
Happy Friday! A wedding and the marathon last weekend… whew, I’m hoping that this weekend will be more restful. Our teammate Susie and friend Youssef were marred on Saturday. I was Youssef’s best man; Sofia was one of the flower girls. Good times! Congrats and many blessings to Susie and Youssef as they begin their… [Read more…]
October 31, 2011
Hi Friends - Happy _________ (choose your own event: Halloween, Harvest Festival, Reformation Day)! Our latest newsletter can be downloaded HERE. Enjoy! If you don’t like pictures or .pdf files, you can find a text-only version of our update below. We’re so thankful that you all are a part of our ministry! We couldn’t be… [Read more…]
June 21, 2011
Kent N. Jorna – (December 20, 1945 – June 20, 2011) Kent N. Jorna, age 65, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011. Beloved husband of Myrna K. Jorna nee DeHaan. Loving father of Heather (Ed) George, Tracey (Bill) Haak and Kristin (Brett) Sanner. Dearest grandfather of Billy & Mikayla Haak and… [Read more…]
June 12, 2011
Hi Praying Friends - Thanks for your love, encouragement, and prayers. Thanks especially for your prayers for Kristin’s dad, Kent. Kent’s lung collapsed “almost completely” on Friday. The doctors described this as a “catastrophic event” – which is in addition to a number of other complications. Kent is no longer alert or responsive. We pray… [Read more…]
May 18, 2011
Please keep praying for our family, our team, and the ministry. 1 – God redeems the broken; He rescues the lost; He saves sinners. Celebrate with us: two Afghan brothers were baptized yesterday! Praise God for His work in the lives of these brothers (check out their testimonies here and here). However, for anyone from… [Read more…]
May 14, 2011
I wanted to pass along a quick note and ask for your continued prayers. First, please continue to pray for Kristin’s father (Kent), who is recovering from a stroke. It’s a long, hard road to recovery. Kent is very uncomfortable and very frustrated. Please pray for Kent and the family. Kristin was able to return… [Read more…]
May 10, 2011
Kristin’s away, so the kids will play! We’re having a roll-on-the-floor good time here, but staying at home with the kids certainly takes every ounce of energy that I have. Needless to say, I won’t be updating the blog this week. But your prayers – for us here in Athens and for Kristin, Kent, and… [Read more…]
May 2, 2011
I didn’t blog last week. It wasn’t intentional; I just didn’t make the time. But Monday means a fresh start (gotta love Mondays)! So, I’d like to start out this week asking you to join us in prayer. 1 – Please pray for Kristin’s parents. Kristin’s dad (Kent) is in the ICU at St. Margaret… [Read more…]
December 3, 2010
Happy Friday! We celebrated Emma’s first birthday this week. It’s hard to believe that she’s already one… or that Sofia will be three next month! Here are some pictures from the festivities. Enjoy!
April 12, 2010
After 2 1/2 months in America, it’s time to lose some weight! So, I’ve set a goal: lose 30 pounds by my 30th birthday (October 31, 2010). I’ve got a strategy: P90X fitness program along with some good old fashion jogging (getting ready for this 10K). Plus, I have the world greatest workout partner: my… [Read more…]
January 27, 2010
Monday was a first for the Sanner family: Dermabond! That’s right, Sofia had to get her head glued back together after falling off a chair. Ouch! I’m happy to report, however, that – despite the nasty cut – Sofia is back to her playful self and now has a delightful story to tell her friends… [Read more…]
January 4, 2010
I’ve learned most of my important life lessons from cartoons. Case in point: I don’t need to know where I’m goin’, I just need to know where I’ve been. – Mater (from the movie “Cars”) Okay, well… I don’t know if that is always true, but it is a fitting quote for today’s post: the… [Read more…]
December 4, 2009
Our family grew by 33% this week! Yes, Kristin gave birth to a happy, healthy little girl on Wednesday morning: Emma Irini. Mom and baby are both doing great! We’re looking forward to having them home this weekend. Here are a few snapshots from Emma’s first 36 hours. Emma Irini …and mommy …and daddy too.… [Read more…]
November 9, 2009
Hi all - Once again, thanks for your support and prayers! Please click HERE to download our most recent ministry update (as a .pdf file). Otherwise, you can find the text-only version below. Enjoy! What We’re Celebrating… Here are a few stories that we’re celebrating: A conversation seven years in the making – An Afghan… [Read more…]
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