Matt & Angela

In reply to Bethany's request to read updates, I've added one. Matt and I are happily serving in Kampala, Uganda. We feel right at home. Ministry has been great. We've developed a youth outreach program called Revolution. You can see some of our youth leaders in the picture below. We rent a youth center for leadership training and youth events. Starting in Feb '08, we will start a youth discipleship program in the high schools. (The picture of Matt and me is from an orphanage in Kampala.)

New Blogs

Sarah and JP: http://www.capitolprice.blogspot.com/

Bethany: http://www.tonyandbethany.blogspot.com/

Hi Everyone!

Hey there, RVA friends! I wanted to show off pictures of my kids and let you know that I check this page often and would LOVE to read updates on each of you and see pictures. An update about me: I am a high school Chemistry teacher here in S. CA most of the time, but I'm taking a semester off to be with my kids. I am loving it! Elliana is 2 1/2 and learning so much! She is a sweet girl and loves to play "Mom" and cook food for me in her kitchen. Marcus is 3 1/2 months and growing and changing so quickly, as babies do. He enjoys being outside and watching his sister run around. Hope you're all doing well - stop by if you're in S. California! ~ Bethany G.

I have a blog, too. www.tonyandbethany.blogspot.com

Welcome Lydian!

I went to visit Jody the other day and took a picture of her and her beautiful baby. What a cutie!

10-year Reunion Update

The results from the survey are in and are overwhelmingly in favor of July 4th weekend, 2008. The survey also reported a desire to have the reunion somewhere in the Midwest. If there is anyone who would like to host the reunion, let me know. If there are no takers, I would be happy to host it in Minnesota.

All ideas and suggestions are welcome. We'll try to keep it as cost-conscious as possible, or at least have options for sleeping ranging in price so each family can choose how much they'd like to spend. This could mean a place that will allow tenting, cabins, or hotel, etc. I'll research what I can find and post more information as I come across it.

Again, if there is someone with a burning desire to host the reunion, let me know, otherwise I'll go ahead with it.

Leave your comments if you have any-- but mark the July 4th weekend on your calendar now! And bring your families.

It'll be great to see all of you and catch up on our lives.
Becky

Baby Girl!

Congratulations to Jody and Gabe and the new addition to their family. Lydian Jean was born on April 28, 2007. Pictures to come soon.

Sarah and Mark Rondeau's Wedding

Mark and Sarah were married June 9th in Kenya. Here are some pictures she sent me, as well as a few from my sister (so jealous that Debbie was able to attend, but I wasn't!). Congratulations Sarah and Mark!

Jordan Benjamin Taylor

We are proud to announce the birth of our son, Jordan Benjamin Taylor, in the wee hours of the morning (12:08) on Thursday, May 24th. Our little 8lb 15 ounce bundle of joy took his first breath after 19 hours of labor, only six hours of active labor, and just over four hours at Langley Memorial Hospital.

He is 21 ¼ inches (54 cm) long. He has a thin layer of dark hair, blue eyes, big feet and hands, and so far the consensus is he looks like a Hubler (Ericka’s family) with a touch of Taylor. He is the perfect mixture between Hungarian and Scot, Canadian and American!

Ericka is doing well. She has second degree tears and is very sore but has no other complications. I was so proud of her during the labor and found it to be quite a spiritually intense experience. When the baby was finally born all the different emotions that had been kept in check while I was helping Ericka through the contractions and pushing came flooding out. Intense joy, fear, pride, uncertainty, relief all flooded into one. I can’t explain it but if you have had a little one before I’m sure you understand.

Anyways, thank you for your thoughts and prayers through this whole delivery. We are looking forward to walking through life with this little one that God has entrusted to us and can’t believe we are so lucky!

I have attached some pictures of the first 24 hours.

Richard.

Psalm 8:2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise.

April Wellspring Update

Follow the link to download the Taylor's latest Wellspring Update.
http://www.savefile.com/files/707860
(scroll to the bottom of the page to download the file)

Something old

Well couldnt get the video to play on here due to rubbish HTML skills so have a look here. It made me laugh and even though the quality is pretty shocking its possible to recognise quite a few from our class.
Enjoy! Elora