Rebe’s Pregnant!
Rebe and I are excited to share with you that we are expecting our 4th child in late February! We praise God for this new miracle that he has blessed us with. While we understand the challenges that come with our current living situation, we also understand that we serve a good and merciful God, and we look forward with hope at this next phase for our family. We can still, however, relate to this guy…
I want to share a short story with you about how living simply can heighten your senses. Several weeks ago (Rebe was only 5 weeks pregnant) we were returning home from a “tsanga-tsangana,” the Sakalava version of an afternoon stroll through town, when we decided to stop at a little shop and buy some rice. Across from the store lives a precious little old lady and we walked over to say hello to her and her two friends. Rebe began asking one of them about her health, and I started playing with the kids when I noticed one of the old ladies looking intently at Rebe, specifically her midsection. I began watching her watch Rebe, and when she glanced at me she smiled her big toothless grin, patted her belly, and said, “misy atao koa (there’s one here too)?” She then stepped over to Rebe, patted her belly, and repeated, “misy atao koa?” We were blown away that she could tell Rebe was pregnant when we only confirmed it that week. We noticed a few other women intently eyeing Rebe that week, and when we started telling people the next week many of them already suspected!
We look forward to updating you as we follow this new path. This all comes as big things are happening on the island with our team. We continue to translate portions of the bible and Sally Lloyd-Jones’ Jesus Storybook Bible, the band is making more songs from scripture, and we are having our first public outreach event in August. AIM has also been in talks with a few evangelical denominations about sending a Malagasy pastor to join our team and help transition from “church-tilling” to church-planting!
I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High. (Psalm 7:17)
Wow!!!! Praying all goes smoothly! Love y’all! G&J
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Hi friends, trust you all are doing well and pressing onward in Christ Jesus. We are excited about the new baby and thank you for your prayers as we look to Jesus for guidance and wisdom. Miss ya’ll…
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Congratulations! Praying God’s protection over mom and baby
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We praise God for this new baby and thank you for your continued prayers and support. Blessings, Rebe
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Congratulations from all the Edlings! Miss your smiling faces.xxoo
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Thank you, Edling Family! We miss your smiling faces too and look forward to a great, big Texas hug. Blessings, Rebe
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Wow! Congratulations on the new person who is coming to your family! And I am so encouraged to hear about the continuation of scripture music. I think that is such a special way you all are sharing life and Christ with your community and friends. God continue to protect you all and make his name known more and more.
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You are such an encouraging sister to me. I love to hear from you! We’re excited about many things and 2 of them are definitely this new baby and all that God is doing through translation and music…
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Yipeee! So very delighted. I think you all should have a hundred children:) May our Father – who has already blessed you so abundantly – continue to keep you and sustain you, and give you his peace. XOXOX
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Kim, you win for having the most enthusiastic response to baby #4 and I love you for that!!! Wish I could give you a giant hug and sit with you for a while…Grace and peace sister, Rebe
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Congratulations, Brian and Rebe! We’re so excited for you guys. Peace to you and yours. Thx for all of the updates. We love hearing about all that God is doing in you and through you.
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It’s great to hear from you, Peter. Tell your family ‘hello’ from all the McReynolds. Grace and peace, brother…Rebe
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Dear Rebe and Bryan- Congratulations! We are very happy and excited for you as you expect your next little one. I’m sure the other kids will love having a baby to help care for! Hope you are feeling well. That “story” of the old lady knowing you were expecting was amazing! We expect to see you at the Area Retreat!
Therese Galage
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It’s great to hear from you. Things are going well and I’ve entered the 2nd trimester today. We couldn’t believe it when the old lady guessed that I was pregnant…at that time, I wasn’t showing at all. Since then, I’ve had a few ladies casually mention that they think there is more than one inside. That said, I’m looking forward to getting an ultrasound…see you soon! Blessings, Rebe
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