Borden links

We remembered the great Borden of Yale today, the 100th anniversary of his death.  So grateful for this man... to read more see below.

Chicago Tribune articles:

September 21, 1912

March 19, 1913

April 26, 1913


His story written by our friend Scott.

Borden’s story inspired many- including Otto Schoerner, a CIM missionary in China from 1931-1951 (and friend) who for a time was the business manager at the Borden Memorial Hospital. He says, “When I was at Moody one of the books that made a deep impression on me was the life of Borden of Yale. Borden also felt the call to work among the Mohammedens in northwest China...In his memory [they] built the Borden Memorial Hospital...to reach Muslims, but it was the reading of that book that the Lord used in my life to give me a vision of the need among Muslims in northwest China. And it was that that the Lord used ultimately to bring me and five others. And more wonderful to me as I look back...I actually was sent to be the business manager of Borden Memorial Hospital and became the superintendent of the work...So the Lord used a book, a life to inspire me.”

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the Coady clan!  

Some pics from December- we've enjoyed this season, although missing our family and friends, a sweet time of rejoicing in the miracle of God become man.  Abraham only pulled the tree down on himself once, thanks to Titus being the tree guardian.  We had my cousin Ben for a few days from out east and enjoyed his visit!

November

Had a sweet November too- so much to be thankful for- including our now 7 year old!  So big!  He is such a blessing to each one of us- we all love him so much so much!

Conversations around the house

This one needs some explaining.  Yes we hope the Pack can beat the Vikings this week, but this is a pic made for a buddy of Hudson's here in China, who sent Huddy a similar orange and blue helmet drawing.  Huddy of course joked of ripping it to shreds after sending a picture to Caedmon.  The hatred for anything yellow and green in our house grows deep.  One must never dream of using a green plate coupled with a yellow spoon or fork or cup.  NEVER.  If you land on a green spot and you have a yellow marker in a game, you better believe there will be a scream.  I overheard a conversation a few weeks ago while the kids were coloring the different pictures for our nativity scene.  Someone must have colored green and yellow on something- perhaps a wise man?- and yelled, "Packers!"  "Oh no!" "Awww...yuck!" were the responses.  And then something like, "Well God doesn't care if its green and yellow.  He doesn't care about the Packers."  "Yeah, He only cares if people know Him".  I'm not really sure where the deep hatred for the Packers came from- yes some from their mama- but a couple Uncle Joshs and Casey's love for the Packers help... but I am glad that there is a recognition that there are more important things in God's eyes, and I hope in their eyes too :)

Sadly, there was a long list of other funny conversations on my phone which has been deleted- probably by our littlest who likes to steal iphones when left anywhere around the house.

A recent funny question from Tito at the table though (totally serious), "Mom, can you please pass the salt and pepperoni?" :)

October

What a sweet October we had!  A wonderful, beautiful wedding!! And a chance to hug all our family and many friends...

(pics from Craig's school's 110th anniversary celebration)

(Abraham enjoying no car seats in China!) 

(in the States!)

(Jet-lag)

(wedding day!  will post more pics when we get them :))

a fun pumpkin farm treat

buddies