A Grandson Surprise!

Early on the morning of December 19, our daughter Cara called us from California saying that her water had broken and she was in the hospital ready to have her second baby 5 weeks early!  Aubrey was already at the airport ready to fly out for Christmas, and thanks to no change fees with Southwest, we got Dayna on a plane that left at 9:45 am!  They were both able to be there to help with everything, and Dayna stayed for two weeks.

While he was “late preterm,” he only spent 5 hours in the NICU.  Overall, Titus Matthew is doing well and gaining weight.  We sent Macy out to help for 10 days, and Catelin will fly out for a week this month also.  

Luke was home for Christmas, but he didn’t get to see Dayna because he had to leave before she returned. So, it was a very different Christmas for us, but exciting and happy, and tiring!  As you think of them, we appreciate your prayers for continued growth and health for baby Titus. 

Zeke meets his new brother Titus

Succession Strategies

A couple of years ago, Cru’s Board of Directors asked our Global VP’s for a succession plan,  and I helped create an assessment and process to identify potential leaders.  This fall, the JESUS Film Project director asked me to assist his team in creating a succession strategy, and last month, also because of a Board request, Athletes in Action asked me to help them in the same way.  Will you pray for me this month to prepare a process and tools that can be used by Cru globally? 

I’m also in Dallas this month to continue facilitate Global Aid Networks’ strategy development and team building.   Thank you for your prayers and support in helping us impact Cru and the work we do around the world.

With love and thanks,

P.S.  More baby info:  Cara and Perry have had lot of visitors and help over the last month.  Aubrey and Dayna were there the day he was born, then Perry's family joined for a week, Macy spent 10 days there, and now Catelin is there this week.  It's great to see how everyone has been able to meet Titus so soon!  Titus is now up to 7 pounds and growing!