Baby Ellington # 3

"O Lord Almighty, if you only look upon your servant's misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life,..." 1 Samuel1:11

Hannah's prayer has been my prayer everytime I would get pregnant. The first time, because I wanted to get pregnant and I couldn't, I tried for almost two years and the Lord gave us Sara Giovanna. The second time we didn't find out the gender, it was a surprise and we really wanted a son and God gave us Ingrid Ruth. I really love my girls and thanks the Lord for them. This third time it was my heart's desire to have a son and Hannah's prayer was my own prayer to the Lord, I really identified with her so much and the Lord granted me my heart's desire. Yes, we are expecting Isaac, my awaiting son.
I know some of you wonder how is that I have a blanket with his name on it. Well, the second time that I got pregnant, it was a surprised, we decided not to find out the gender so I chose a name for a girl and for a boy, a lady from Frank's homechurch embroidered both blankets for Ingrid and Isaac. Since, we had Ingrid I couldn't get to use Isaac's blanket but it has been waiting to be used when he is born in a few more months.
When I heard the news today, I was so happy, excited and thankful to God, our God is Awesome!!!!!, He would never let you down, He hears our prayers but sometimes He doesn't answer at the moment because it is not the right time but He answers in His time. Thank you Lord with all my heart.

Our Thanksgiving Day with the Watts

This year we had our new friends coming over for our Thanksgiving Sara and Herbert Watts with their 3 children: Hannah, Ella and Daniel. We met them at the Missions Expo at Southeastern last September. We really have many things in common Sarah speaks Spanish just like me. Herbert and Frank are interim pastors at a church and they both are in process with the IMB, isn't that so interesting? We had a wonderful time chatting and our kids playing around the house. My dear husband cooked the turkey and stuffing (it was delicious, btw). I made sweet potato casserole with marshmellows on top, and macaroni and cheese. Sarah made cranberries salad (it was good!), baked green beans, pumpkin pie and pecan pie, very delicious too. Yes, we finished very full. It is nice that I won't have to cook for a day or two. We ended up our day putting our Christmas tree up, our girls have been so excited about Thanksgiving and Christmas, they really have the Christmas spirit this year. Sara's favorite song is "Let it snow". Thank you Lord for these holidays that we can spend in family and with friends.

Our Thanksgiving Day part II

As a family we decided to have our first tradition: to put our Christmas tree on Thanksgiving Day, the girls were so excited. They helped out to put the ornaments. Sara had the privilege to put the start on the top of the tree. Also, thanks to the wonderful ministry of the Sharing Shop I got some decorations to make my own wreaths, they turned out looking good. Enjoy our photos!

Visita de mi mama a NC\ My mom's visit (2nd.part)

My mom came to visit us after 3 years of her first trip to NC. This time the weather was perfect for her, not too cold or not too hot. She stayed 5 weeks with us. I really enjoyed it because I didn’t have to cook, she preferred to do it herself. Besides, she wanted to give me a break. She really spoiled me, she cooked my favorite dishes and desserts, thank you mom, I love you!!! She has always been a good cook, some people just have it in their blood like her. In this second visit, I was glad that she was able to hear the Word of God in her own language. Open Door Baptist Church has a service in Spanish (for those who didn’t know it) this time she didn’t have to struggle with the language barrier, bless her heart!. She was able to make new friends from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Nicaragua, Brasil, Colombia and Mexico, yes we have a variety of races, Praise God!. I know this was a treat for her!!! I took her to several places. We took the girls to the park, library, mall, playdates with other friends. We went to the English Tea Room, were we tried hats and was so much fun, she enjoyed the hot tea, something that is common in Peru. I took her to different restaurants but for her nobody can’t cook like her or like in Peru. I know is difficult to change your taste when you are in your late 60’s. Mom we love you and we are going to miss you: Sara, Ingrid, Frank and Giovanna.

Visita de mi mama a NC\ My mom's visit

Fue un regalo tener a mi mama de visita despues de 3 anios que nos visito por primera vez cuando nacio Sara. Yo lo disfrute mucho, ya que me preparo mi comida favorita y postres y yo podia dedicarme hacer otras cosas. Muchas gracias mama por esmerarte siempre en tus comidas. Fue realmente un lujo tenerte aqui. La lleve a varios lugares a probar diferentes platos pero para ella la mejor comida es la que prepara ella misma o en Peru. Visitamos un lugar llamado "English Tea Room" y como sirven te caliente con todo pense que seria el sitio perfecto para ella, este lugar tiene un toque ingles, los comensales pueden ponerse sombreros y tomarse fotos, como si estuvieran en Inglaterra, fue muy divertido. El clima fue perfecto para ella, ni mucho frio ni mucho calor. Pudo conocer a varias amistades de otros paises y probar de sus platos tipicos y sobre todo hablar el mismo idioma. Aqui hay gente de Colombia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Nicaragua Y Brasil. En mi Iglesia hay un servicio hispano y ella pudo asistir y hacer nuevos amigos. Pasamos un tiempo bonito. Dios te bendiga mucho y te conserve con mucha salud. Te queremos Sara, Ingrid, Giovanna & Frank.