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Holy Guacamole, it's a GIRL!!
Wow, Janene went into labour tonight (15th November), just one day after Eli's 7th birthday! Her water broke at about 8pm, so I quickly contacted Sarah Radburn to come and get the boys.

I took her to the hospital, but the strange issue we were having was that even though her water broke, she wasn't having labour pains. Eventually the doctor saw her (one she didn't like and hoped wouldn't be on duty the day she had the baby) and induced her into labour.

She was induced at 11pm, and to all our surprises (mine and the nurses), Janene popped out a little baby girl just before 1am... (i.e. less than 2 hours since being induced).

It's SUCH a weird feeling to have a "daughter" now! I honestly didn't expect a girl... I got used to having boys after the first two. So when my little daughter came out, I just laughed and cried at the same time!

So who is our Daughter?

I N T R O D U C I N G
Layna Evelyn Phillips
Born 16th November 2006
Weighing 3.56 kilos
Measuring 49.5cm

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"Nice to meet you Dad!"

Worth Quoting - No.01

Occasionally I'll find verses in the Bible and from other wise sources that I'll keep record of in my blog. First one in the ongoing series follows:

1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honourable, not in a passionate lust like the heathen who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will punish men for all such sins, as we have already told you and warned you. For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you His Holy Spirit.

A Change

Months later...

Wow, yeah... it's been months since I wrote in this thing. The main reason is the huge change. I left my job as a graphic designer at Panscott Media and now I'm working full time for the Salvos as Assistant Manager at the Dubbo Salvation Army Family Store!

*GULP*

It wasn't exactly an easy decision to make, but then it did become much easier through persistent prayer. Eventually the doubts in my mind were laid to rest and I felt incredible peace about making this huge change.

The most difficult thing I had to face was the fact I'd be dealing with people. Not just business people either... a whole range of people, including those in desperate circumstances that you are bound to attract in an organisation such as the Salvation Army.

Well this is WEEK FOUR of my journey with the Salvation Army, and I am really loving it. God's blessed me here, and I'm hoping that I can bless Him in return.

Perhaps I'll find more time over the coming weeks to express more of my thoughts. I hope so!