It's been too long since I've written and so much has happened. The really big news is that, four weeks ago our son was born! The week before Chamnab was born, we attended Family Camp with the Crossroads District of the Wesleyan Church. We were scheduled to speak on Tuesday night and we asked many people to pray that Chamnab would hang in there until after we spoke. God was kind to us and exceeded our expectations, delaying Chamnab's arrival until after camp and allowing us to spend the entire week at camp.
On Tuesday, August 2 at 8:44am, Chamnab Harvey Romdenh was born weighing 8lbs 12.2oz and 20" long.
Titus' uncle Chamnab died during the Khmer Rouge (a genocide that killed 1/3 of Cambodia's population in four years). Harvey was my maternal granddad, a missionary in Africa, and a person who had an immense lasting impact on my life and call to missions.
Chamnab Harvey means skillful warrior and we trust that he will be a solider in the Lord's Army! Thank you for praying with us for Chamnab's obedience to God's call in his life!
On Sunday, August 14, we dedicated Chamnab to the Lord. Our sweet Chamnab is a gift from God. Psalm 127:3 proclaims that "Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him." But we recognize... He is God's. We don't know what the future holds for our precious ten-pound boy joy, but we trust that God will lead and strengthen us to guide Chamnab according to His ways.
"Hear O Israel: The Lord our God is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on their children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." (Deuteronomy 6:4-7)
My love tank is filled as I watch our family, friends, and church community pour love into Sophear. I trust that Chamnab will be loved with the same deep affection and care. By investing in and loving Sophear and Chamnab, you are edifying our whole family! We're grateful that we have friends and family on both sides of the world - in the States and in Cambodia - that love our children deeply.
Chamnab is healthy and strong, eating and sleeping well! Sophear loves him very much and has been exhibiting no signs of jealousy! We are all enjoying the extra family time provided by Jewel's 10-week maternity leave. We have quite a bit of traveling to do in the next three months - thus will begin our family adventures!
Titus' uncle Chamnab died during the Khmer Rouge (a genocide that killed 1/3 of Cambodia's population in four years). Harvey was my maternal granddad, a missionary in Africa, and a person who had an immense lasting impact on my life and call to missions.
Chamnab Harvey means skillful warrior and we trust that he will be a solider in the Lord's Army! Thank you for praying with us for Chamnab's obedience to God's call in his life!
"Hear O Israel: The Lord our God is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on their children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." (Deuteronomy 6:4-7)
My love tank is filled as I watch our family, friends, and church community pour love into Sophear. I trust that Chamnab will be loved with the same deep affection and care. By investing in and loving Sophear and Chamnab, you are edifying our whole family! We're grateful that we have friends and family on both sides of the world - in the States and in Cambodia - that love our children deeply.
Chamnab is healthy and strong, eating and sleeping well! Sophear loves him very much and has been exhibiting no signs of jealousy! We are all enjoying the extra family time provided by Jewel's 10-week maternity leave. We have quite a bit of traveling to do in the next three months - thus will begin our family adventures!
To see Christ glorified in Cambodia,
Titus, Jewel, Sophear, & Chamnab
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