This is the blog for Gavin and Carrie Jones and family. We live in Papua New Guinea and are working to see lives transformed by the living Word of God through Bible translation. Gavin is a helicopter pilot. Carrie, who has her degree in Public Health, works in the lab at our busy rural clinic. Our son, Isaac, was born in 2004 and our quintuplets, Will, David, Marcie, Seth, and Grace, were born in 2012.

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. The you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. -Proverbs 3:3-6

Saturday, May 11, 2013

My happiest Mothers' Day ever

Dear friends, family and "strangers" who have embraced our family like their own, 

I bet a lot of you think I'm going to say my happiest Mothers' Day ever will be tomorrow, but I think I can guarantee that I've already had the happiest Mothers' Day I'll ever have . . . 


. . . , and that was 10 years ago, May 11th, 2003, the day I found out a precious little life was growing inside me for the first time. I often post pictures of the quints, less so of Isaac. This one is my new all-time favorite picture because it includes the little big boy who filled me with such wonder and love a decade ago today. He continues to add his own special brand of wonder and absolutely delightful love to each and every day of my life. He is the best big brother, playing with and comforting and caring for the babies with joy and tenderness. I love you, Isaac! I am SO proud of you, and fervently pray that the Lord will draw each of our babies to Himself as He has drawn you and made you His child forever and ever, something that is obvious to me each day as I watch you grow. I am overwhelmed by the blessing of YOU and by the blessing of you being in Christ and Christ being in you, filling you with His Spirit and guiding you always. You shine for Him!

Love always and forever in Christ,
Mom





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18 comments:

  1. Audrey's momMay 12, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Happy Mother's Day! There is no feeling like holding that first baby who teaches you what it means to love another human being like a mom does!

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  2. RuthMay 12, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    I can relate to the joy and wonder of expecting that first baby. For me it was about 49 years ago! I can attest to the fact that Isaac is a great big brother to the quintuplets. Way to go, Isaac! Gladys

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  3. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    It was such a wonderful post, dear Carrie! Isaac and his siblings are lucky to have you and Gavin as their loving, caring parents. Gabriella from Norway

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  4. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    What a wonderful letter to Isaac. He truly is a child of God and the best Big brother any children could ask for. Carrie, a very Happy Mothers Day. We Love you All. Aunt Fay and Jim I love all the pictures.

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  5. LaurieMay 12, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Oh Carrie, how precious is the photo with Isaac and the kidlets!!!! God has blessed you richly over and over again. Happy Mother's Day!!!!!!

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  6. CindyMay 12, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    As the quints grow,Issac will become more and more their hero! He is going to be like a mother duck & her ducklings!

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  7. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    What a wonderful post to Isaac. I am going to have prints of these so that I can take them to SS next week. The table with chairs are what we have in the children's department and I thought that they would be wonderful for you. Glad to hear of them eating and do so very well. Praise God.
    Judith

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  9. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Happy Mother's Day, Carrie. May God continue to bless your family. Isaac will be such a great role model for the others as they grow up. Have a blessed week. NKL

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  10. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    What an awesome picture of all your children!! What an incredible testimony of your Son Issac!! It is so amazing to see what God has done!!

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  13. Deanna YoungMay 13, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    I have said this before but I want to say it again. You are an inspiration. It is so nice to follow your blog and I always get something out of it. I wished I could come to Dallas and spend a week with you but I have a 14 year old that takes up all my times but if you ever want/need to come to Nashville for anything, I am your Nashville connection. We can make most anything happen here. Hope you have a great week. Deanna Young

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  14. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Way to go, Isaac! I prayed for several years as a young girl for a baby brother...and was so blessed when He answered! I am sure you are an awesome bro to all your baby siblings! Keep on rocking!

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  17. AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM

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