MONSOON RAINS

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This month as a family we experienced so tangibly how God threw open the flood gates of heaven and poured out so much blessing that we literally have run out of room for it. Typing this as a thunderstorm rages all around me and baby N sleeps soundly in his cot. This season has been truly a torrent of blessing, let us share how and why.



Beginning with news of N's heart condition encouraging texts have been pouring in non-stop. Mums and dads whose kids have had similar cases plus miraculous closures. Friends who send verses and prayers that really serve to boost our faith on low days via texts, WhatsApp and social media platforms. Random people whom we barely know pledging to pray for us monthly, weekly and even daily! How blessed we are to be in your prayers.

     More incredibly, right before we went to our first specialist appointment someone gave us a sum of money she felt the Lord told her to give. And that turned out to cover the entire consultation almost exactly. It can only be His leading and providence.

     But above and beyond financial gifts, we have been receiving clothing for N in an abundance. Onesies, pyjamas, socks and even jeans so much so we haven't had to buy him a single thing thus far. People have even volunteered to buy diapers, milk powder and more. Not to mention the hand-me-downs coming from the many thoughtful parents in our community. Bouncers, bottles, warmers and so much more.


     Our hands are full but more so our hearts. We have been so humbled by witnessing how God protects and provides for those who trust in Him. With each passing heart review, our faith is strengthened whenever the doctor says the hole is not getting any larger, the operation can be delayed. And so in ways like these and through people like you, God renews our faith and increases our dependence on Him as a family.

     Do continue to remember Jonathan especially in his last five week of this school term. Assignments and tests are starting to pick up speed, meaning sleep is even further depleted. Pray for him that God will multiply his rest and strengthen the work of his hands as he holds the fort of our family. Also please pray for Mya who has been in and out of various illnesses, may she recover completely! More importantly, we need Mya to be well, so Nathan does not catch any viruses at this vulnerable stage. Finally pray that as Nathan and I stay home, we will begin to find a good schedule to keep to so that days and night are clearly demarcated and so that I can begin some work from home.

Thank you for reading our prayer updates, we cannot run this race without you!

Grateful,

Jonathan, Amy
Mya + Nathan

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