All Smiles

Mark is feeling better. He got out of bed for the first time in over a week. We have been celebrating over the last few days by napping frequently and sitting quietly. And smiling from time to time.



Jonathan has a circus. It was gift sent all the way from Australia, from his friends Aunty Emma and Uncle Linden and Abby. He is pretty happy about that. It is bright and lies next to him on his mat while he kicks his legs. This means he can bash it with his hands and make it move. So, although he was one day shy of four weeks when we took this picture, he's smiling.



A much better week. Maybe we'll actually have something to say next week.

For now, thank you to those extraordinary people who have done our washing, made us meals, answered medical questions and completely spring cleaned our kitchen. This stopped us descending into complete chaos. And thank you to those people who have sent presents and cards and messages; now life is saner we might be able to respond. Thank you particularly to those who have prayed for us. Few weeks have helped us realise just how much we depend on God for everything all the time and we are grateful for his ongoing kindness to us in Christ.

And for those people who frequently would rail against us for not asking for help - well, never fear. We've asked for so much help in the last month it makes up for the years of never asking for it at all. I think we're square. JMB