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Elisabeth graduated!

 
 

On Friday, May 20, Elisabeth graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA with a master's degree in social work.  Besides the work of the 2 year program, she managed pregnancy, delivery and parenting of Isabela Mari!  This requires a lot of discipline and teamwork, so congratulations Elisabeth for a job well done.  And congratulations to Rafael for the teamwork, support and encouragement.  You both worked very hard.

Besides the graduation ceremonies, Rafael threw a party for family and friends at their home.  Enjoy the photos here.

Neff Women 2011 Lancaster

From March 25-28, women from the Neff family gathered at the home of Barb Dagen in Leola, Pa for a fun weekend.  Sandy, Heidi, Janelle, Tracy, Marla and Carrie were among the locals .  Karen and Kaitlyn came from Seattle.  Jeanette came from IN driving a 12 ft. Uhaul truck to New Jersey with some furniture for Mary-Laura and Alex.  Elisabeth and Baby Isabela drove from Virginia.  Mary-Laura came from New Jersey.  Justin, Haley and Eve stayed overnight on Friday and all the men came on Saturday evening.  Judy stopped by for brunch on Saturday.  So good to see everyone!.  Click here for photos

 

Isabela Mari Barahona

Well, more than two months have passed since my last post.  Isabela Mari was born on Dec. 8.  Here are a few of my favorite pics.

 

 
 

Baby Barahona

So we are getting very excited about the pending arrival of our first grandchild!  Here are a few photos of the first 9 months.

    
6 weeks                        19 weeks           29 weeks               35 weeks                    

  The proud parents.

  
  Rafael's tree design for the nursery.                    Car seat I redesigned.

 

 
 


 

Heidi got married!

June 2010

What a great month!  Shortly after school was out, I went on a 3 state trip to visit our children and some other special people. 

First stop:  Pasadena, California to attend Matthew's graduation at Fuller Seminary.  

 
Next Stop:  Living Hope Farm in Harleysville, PA  to see Mary-Laura and Alex

   

Then breakfast with my dad in Leola, Pa

 

and on the Harrisonburg, VA to see college roommate, Gretchen Maust and family.

Then on the Charlottesville, VA to see Elisabeth and Rafael.

Finally back to PA for a grand celebration of birthdays and Father's day.

What a great way to start the summer!

Three international trips

Over the past three months, James has had the opportunity to travel to three international locations. The first was in April to Strasbourg, France, for meetings with the Mission Commission of Mennonite World Conference. Then in April, there were two country visits in East Asia, first to Indonesia for an international music consultation on "Music as a Bridge to Peace between Muslims and Christians," followed by a week of contacts with the three branches of the Indonesian Mennonite church; and then to China for a tour of churches and partners there.

Links to photo albums from these three trips can be viewed at Strasbourg, Indonesia, and China.   

Company of Women Retreat 2010

Our Company of Women Retreat was held in Union Pier at the Bluefish Guesthouse. Here are a few photos of our group. More can be seen here.

NEFF WOMEN 2010

The Neff women gathered in Elkhart this year at my house. My gift to my sisters and sister-in-law and brother was a 12 x 12 framed photo of our mother surrounded by my 2 grandmothers. Other photos of this event are here.

Grade 3 Musical "Lemonade"

On Tuesday, March 23, our entire 3rd grade put on a musical called "Lemonade". Here is my class with their lemonade t-shirts before the performance. Featured also is my student teacher, Johanna Craig, from Bethel College.

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