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Broken van

Well, just when we were starting to catch our breath and look toward reducing some debt, the transmission went out on the van while Josh was driving it on the turnpike ("the Mass Pike") AFTER he dropped the girls off at his parents. Praise God that Josh did not get into an accident when he could no longer go forward in the car! It's a discouraging blow, but a reminder, once again, to store our hope in things above. Is God unable to care for us in such a little thing as transportation?


The Ana loves climbing on Gracie, she picks up Gracie's shirt to tickle her belly, and they can be found giving each other kisses. Gracie loves the attention and Ana is showing her new ways to get into mischief! Ana also enjoys pushing Gracie in her wheelchair which is a nice activity for parents as both kids are occupied and happy in each other's presence! :)

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Anonymous said…
wow abby,

God bless this little girls!
I'm so amazed just by looking at this picture. Gracie looks very happy. They are in our prayers every night.

God bless you and lots of kisses

Ellie Nolberto
8:21 PM
Abby R said…
Thank you, Ellie! :) how special to get a comment from you on my blog! :) Thank you! I miss seeing you at work!!
9:07 PM
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