Day at the Museums
We all piled into the van and headed to Subway for a quick bite to eat before heading off for downtown Tacoma. After some awkward glances at David, the only man in a sea of pregnant women, we managed to find seats and enjoy our sandwiches. The day was bright and sunny reflecting our mood as we headed off to find parking. After the lengthy walk from the parking lot to the museum we had to stop and catch our breath and regain our sunny dispositions! 
The Art museum sparked much conversation and reflection, especially trying to visualize the architects aim at creating mountains and waves in the center of the building (not to easy to see for those of us who are not very artsy!) After finishing with the art museum we headed for the Bridge of glass and enjoyed the reflection pools outside the Glass museum. We stopped along the way and pointed out our favorite Chihuly pieces. Lastly, we wrapped up the day at the Washington State History Museum. We sat in a covered wagon, dressed up, and learned a lot about the development of the railroad and the evidence that points to Bigfoot’s existence. Both important to learn about prior to becoming a mommy! Not really, but lots of fun and culturally enriching none the less! After a couple of hours walking around museums tackling the walk back up 19th st. was a bit taxing! Overall we all had a terrific time and truly enjoyed a beautiful Pacific Northwest day! 
Beautiful babies born!
“You can do it…..one more push…he’s almost here” were common phrases around here this past month. We have had the pleasure of welcoming three handsome lil’ boys to mommies of New Beginnings! We have been blessed to walk with Amelia, Christina and Ha during their pregnancies and celebrated with them as they entered official mommyhood. While we are saddened by their departure from New Beginnings we couldn’t be happier about their new little arrivals. Congratulations ladies!
February newsletter
Soaked to the bone from the persistent rain that fell throughout the day we shut the trunk of our packed car and said goodbye to our training in Port Townsend. On the way home we reflected on how much God had done in our lives over the past four months. Saying good bye to our “Discipleship Training School family” was difficult and picking up our family once again to move was hard. While we were excited to finally begin full time at the New Beginnings Home we were reticent. How would we effectively “parent” women who have come from varying backgrounds, many which were dysfunctional. We were reminded of something one of our speakers taught on, that God is sovereign and knows each of these women inside and out. If we were willing, He would use us to touch their lives. Having been full time at the New Beginnings Home for over a month now, God has continued to remind us of His sovereignty and been faithful to His word.
Many of you may remember Amelia, a young lady we wrote about in our October newsletter. While at New Beginnings Amelia began to experience the love of Jesus in a way she hadn’t before. Seeking a healthy lifestyle she began consistently attending AA and church. Both of these avenues led to some important milestones she celebrated in December; on the 13th she was baptized and on the 27th received her one year sobriety coin at her AA meeting. Both of these events were reflections of God’s sovereignty in her life. We have all been blessed to watch Amelia continue to flourish and felt bittersweet when she was accepted into a housing program which will provide her low cost housing while pursuing her education in Social services. Her growth over the past couple of months has inspired her to mentor other women who have struggled over their lives. On Saturday, January 23rd, Amelia moved out of the New Beginnings Home. We have greatly missed her (and her fantastic cooking) but know that the New Beginnings Home functioned just as it should in her life. Our home gave her a place to sleep, food to eat, time to dream, mentorship, life skills and friendship. She will be welcoming her son Isaiah in just a couple of weeks and now she has a place of her own to welcome him into. Thank you for making a difference in Amelia and Isaiah’s lives. We appreciate your commitment to this ministry!
