Mihej Drago was born on Good Friday. He is a healthy, growing boy surrounded by four kids who anxiously try to evoke smiles and laughter from their baby brother whenever they can.
Petra has recovered relatively quickly. Both the Kuzmič and Bohall parents have been with us, lightening our load and adding to the joy of the new life the Lord has provided. Who is a God like our God? (Micah 7:18-20)
I flew into Buffalo, NY late Saturday night and drove with my parents to a skilled nursing facility where my grandparents live. I had come to the States for one reason - to join the celebration of my grandparents' 70th anniversary. It had been a last-minute decision, so it came as a surprise to my grandparents. As I sat with my grandmother while the others were preparing for the party, I asked her if she had any advice for those of us with less experience. "Keep it going," she said simply. Then a few minutes later I overheard a conversation my grandfather was having with one of the guests. Upon learning that they were celebrating their 40th anniversary on the same day, he said "Keep it going." Hearing the same words from the two people who have kept it going for 70 years made an impression on me. In fact, the more I thought about the message I realised there were two very important implications. First was the obvious one: commitment. In our 10 years of...


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