just waiting...

I was awakened by a call from Jon at 9:30 yesterday morning saying that they wouldn't be joining us for worship because they were at the hospital. The other three of us went to worship and spent time in prayer with our church family and eating lunch, before coming home for a nap. Jon called again at 6:30 and asked for a cooler full of ice and water, and dinner for himself. Crim and I took along snacks, cards, and Lord's Supper for he and Michiko. We visited with them for as long as Michiko could stand - and she looked great for a woman in labor!

All day today we've been playing the waiting game. Still no baby. We're praying that the Lord will bless Jon, Michiko and the baby with a delivery sooner than later. We keep getting emails and calls expectant about the baby's birth. Still no news. But we are ready to welcome Baby Straker.