Dear Friends and Loved Ones,

Just a quick note today. Sonia, Rachel and Isaac continue to put their faith in the Lord on a daily basis and He has contined to generously give us one morning after another with the twins.

I was just writing this thought to my brother's Pastor in an email reply and it struck me just how amazing God is. While we aren't the only ones who can be characterized by the following, Sonia and I certainly were taking almost everything He gave us for granted. Despite all of the talk, church going, "good deeds" and prayers, it is stunning just how far down the road I was looking in my "master plan" simply assuming that God would continue to bless us with no questions asked. I can't speak for Sonia and I do think that she never takes as much for granted as I do and she has always placed more value on our marriage, family and relationship with God but suffice it to say that neither one of us were truly lifting everything up to Him, especially when things were good.

Looking back at how this happened just as we were getting confident enough about Sonia's pregnancy that we started actively shopping for strollers, cribs, a bigger apartment, I can't help but think how much God must have been disappointed with us again that we were taking this latest and most precious gift for granted.

It has been over three weeks now and we find ourselves in a situation where we literally pray for one more day at a time and humbly thank him for each and every day we have not only Rachel and Isaac but each other, our health, our families and our wonderful friends and brothers and sisters in Christ. While I would give anything to have had a different reason for this change of pace and prioritization, it is amazing how much closer Sonia and I feel to Him and how much more in sync we feel with His plan and His lead. I can certainly say that our daily recital of the Lord's prayer has taken on a whole new meaning and substance.

Thank you all again for your continued support and prayers. I know God is working his miracles through our brothers and sisters and we pray daily that God continues to bless each of your lives.

Blessings,

Jong

P.S. I just had a great conversation with one of my best friends, Mark, who is not a believer. And believe it or not, he's agreed to actually "pray" for Rachel, Isaac and Sonia. It is literally the first time I've ever heard him even say the word in a personal context during our 10+ year relationship. It's a tiny tiny victory, but I'll take it. He's not given up on you dear brother.