Last Sunday, after church, Philip and Liz took the boys to a hamburger place for supper. (Phil and Liz call it their "Sonic" because they bring your burgers out to your car.)
After they had ordered, Josh (their 7-year-old) told his Daddy that he wanted to be saved. Right there in their van, Philip was able to lead his oldest son to the Lord. They called Mimi right away and we all rejoiced with them.
Joshua is a quiet, tender-hearted little boy. He is smart and obedient, and he is a blessing to his Aunt Anna. Joshua is our Little Andrew's best, best friend. They see each other nearly every day. From the second they see each other until the moment they say goodbye, they are in-separable. They speak mostly in Spanish to each other. (But they speak to their sibblings and to their other cousins in English!) One day, I asked Little Andrew, "Why do you talk with Josh only in Spanish?" He answered, "Oh, Mommy, because he is my SPECIAL friend!"
Yesterday, Joshua got baptized. What a thrill and joy to my heart to see him follow the Lord in believer's baptism! I know it was a very emotional moment for Philip to be able to baptize his son.
What a joy to be able to rear our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and to see them have a desire to be obedient to His Word!
Rejoice with us over this new little convert in our family!
Philip and Liz
Joshua, Samuel, and Mark
Philip and LizJoshua, Samuel, and Mark
