Hi all. Ben here. Ariel really is showing now! Just ask Elden, Ronelle and Ashlee because they saw the rounding belly over Easter. Ariel's usable wardrobe is diminishing; she's experiencing various kinds of discomfort; she's moving around a little differently--and it's all wonderful! I love that Ariel's body and life is changing--I get to be a partner with Ariel and a witness to the mysterious things happening in and to her! Oh, man...Oh, man.
Most other personal news pales in compare to Ariel and my parenthood, but I'll go ahead with one piece anyway. In April I'm taking a group of interested students on a trip to Washington D.C., where we'll be gathering with folks from around the world whose jobs it is to advocate (throug the legal system) for women and children trafficked in the sex trade, widows who have had their property seized and families in bonded servitude. The meeting is called the Global Prayer Gathering, and it's hosted by the International Justice Mission, an evangelical organization dedicated to rescuing and caring for slaves and prosecuting slave masters and traffickers under the laws of the host country. This meeting is an opportunity for my students to see the incredible dedication of these men and women and to come along side them in prayer for the work God is doing around the world. We leave April 11th!
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Okay, I heard rumor that your camera is working now, so I think it is time to capture a picture of Ariel's adorable rounding belly for all of us to see, who can't witness it firsthand. Even if you don't want to post it on the blog, at least email one, please!? I love you both so much and LOVE hearing your excitement about your little miracle. I CANNOT wait to meet your precious babe come September.
Sounds like a cool D.C. trip, Ben. Is it over April 10th? One of our LATTE speakers last year mentioned a planned day of prayer in D.C. in April - I thought the 10th was the big day, but maybe it's the 4th...
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