Its been 3 months :)

Unbelievable, its been 3 months since Michael became a Versie! So much has happened......from losing a dear friend to celebrating new life. And this little man has changed so much since that first day at BH - he is so confident around the house and his joy is contagious.

Michael now weighs a whopping 9kg and is 70cm tall - he still loves to eat! Some of his 3-6months clothes is now getting a bit tight around the tummy, so we are "upgrading" some of the outfits - I just love a healthy, growing baby!!! Michael is close to walking as he stands up against everything. Samuel has taught him how to "walk" by pushing any chair and we have even caught the two of them "walking" hand in hand - more like Michael leaning heavily on Samuel and Samuel just trying to stay upright :) - what are big brothers for :)

Samuel and Michael are doing well together. We are still struggling with Samuel's health and despite various tests, we have not pinned down the cause of his abdominal night pain. However we are thankful for the 1kg he gained the past month (he lost 4kg whilst we were away due to a tummy bug). Samuel loves Michael to bits and loves loving on him, but Michael is a "tough guy" - this whole loving thing is sometimes too much and then Samuel needs to take cover as Michael is very accurate when throwing things.

Michael also loves his naps and will fall asleep any where. We have had some lovely hot summer days and whilst waiting for us to change him, Michael just fell asleep on Marina's bear travel pillow.

This is the innocent face of a little one

who has an entire family

wrapped around his little finger :)

Michael's dedication - 7 Nov 2010

Oupa & Ouma with the family after the service

When we decided on Michael's dedication date, it was purely a date that suited everyone involved. My parents had to be able to come up from South Africa; the pastor who dedicated Samuel needed to be available (he had a month long commitment in South Africa for October), so 7 November it would be. I was a bit "impatient" to say the least as we dedicated Samuel within a month of arriving home - I wanted the same for Michael.

Pastor Henning praying over Michael as part of the dedication.

Closer to the date, I read about a day dedicated to orphans across the world - Orphan Sunday, 7 November. Awezim!! God had His hand firmly on Michael's dedication!! He used an orphan's dedication to minister to a church!! Our pastor asked each of the girls to give a short testimony in terms of Michael and Marina ended by giving a testimony on how the boys have changed our lives.

We are blessed far beyond what we deserve - 3 daughters who love their brothers unconditionally and have an amazing heart for others (especially orphans); 2 sons born in our hearts, placed in our family by an awezim God! An extended family who love on all 5 our children.

On the following Sunday our pastor used some of the Orphan Sunday information to do a follow up sermon on giving, especially giving to the orphans. What we see as to little to make a difference, God will multiply to make a difference - therefor give sacrificially; give with a joyful heart; give and trust God to be able to use it to provide in all their needs.

"Thank you, Lord, that You are in control of every aspect of our lives;

You are in the smallest detail and in the biggest crises.

You are able to change hearts;

Change our hearts & minds Lord;

Open our eyes to the needs of others;

Use us Lord to Your glory

Amen"