What’s in a name? Looking at pictures of Zoe, even if I didn’t know her, I could see the life in her – in her eyes, in her posture, in her being. She exudes life, just as her name in Greek means life. Matti is no less energetic, but is also a great hugger. Like most babies transitioning to toddlerhood, she wants to be on the move…but she’ll spare a great hug from time to time, and often in her high chair or in your arms, puckers for a kiss. Early on, Sandi and I started the tradition of a kiss after praying. First, Zoe wanted in on it and now Matti leans forward in her chair after we say grace, lower lip stuck out in her version of pucker and says, "mmmmm" until someone responds to her invitation, or invitations, as this can continue for some time. One gift of life, one gift of love. What’s in a name? Maybe more than I thought.
With our 1 and 3 year olds, we’re on the brink of overseas move #6 in half as many years. This time, we’ll end up in Palau, near Guam in the South Pacific. It’s been phenomenal year in Germany, but we’re looking forward to putting our noses to the grindstone of mission aviation once again. For more info, see our personal blog: spookyandphantom.wordpress.com.
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