Isaiah 43:1-3, 7, 10-13

But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior... Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth—everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.... “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God. Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”
Isaiah 43:1-3, 7, 10-13

Monday, October 22, 2007

Happy Birthday, Eliana!

We celebrated Eliana's first birthday on Saturday with a traditional Bolivian birthday party, a saltenada (which means you serve saltenas, a Bolivian meat pastry, and cake midway through the morning). It wasn't a very big affair, but we invited the people who are important in Eliana's life - our Bolivian homestay family, members of the church, the team etc. It was a fun time of food, fellowship, and even a couple games of horseshoes (thanks again to the Chessers for bringing the equipment down, we sure have gotten good use out of it!). Here are some pictures from the day.

The birthday girl


The big sister


The birthday cake


The kids table


The guests


Horseshoes


The pregnant ladies
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4 comments:

Megan said...

Yum. You made my mouth water when you mentioned saltenas. I wish I could have been there to help celebrate and eat the food. :) Happy Birthdday Eliana!

12:31 PM
Campbell Family said...

Happy Birthday, sweet Eliana. We can't wait to meet you! Love, Uncle Rusty, Aunt Laura, and Cousin Alex

9:22 AM
Drew Custer said...

Happy Birthday Eliana! You are such a sweetie. It looks like you guys had a great time. I love the pics of the preggies. I want to see more!:) Hannah sends her love to Eliana.

11:10 PM
Drew Custer said...

That was me on the last one by the way. I can't figure out how to change that from Drew's name and I thought it might look weird with him demanding more pics of the pregnant ladies:)
Jamie

11:12 PM

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