Just had an enjoyable time meeting and holding the precious new baby girl (named Rachel) of one of our Brazilian theological students (the third child of Israel and Larissa—on the right). I also enjoyed meeting Israel’s mother, who as a pastor’s wife in Brazil, often speaks at women’s conferences, and Israel’s brother, who also feels called to ministry (on the left). Twenty minutes after Israel completed this semester’s worth of work a few weeks ago, his wife went into labor and their little Rachel was soon born—God’s amazing timing!
