Tuesday, December 23, 2008

We wish you a Joyful Christmas!

As we considered taking a photo of our family to send you, we decided that it wasn't a good idea. Sue is the only one wearing a shirt! As many of our partners are shivering with record cold temps, we are sweating in the typical tropical heat of Abidjan. We've had daily rain and RealFeel(R) temps over 105°F, with the humidity dripping at about 90%. Do you feel warmer yet?

You warm our hearts as we thank our Heavenly Father for you. Your prayers are the best gift we receive each day. May our Father's love warm your hearts, even in the frigid areas of His creation. May your Christmas be filled with His abounding joy!

With love and gratitude,
Mike, Sue, John, and Joshua Farho

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25 Comments:

At December 24, 2008 12:30 AM , Anonymous Sister Peters said...

I wish you and your family a Blessed Holiday and may God continue to Bless you!

Be Safe and Remember the "Reason for the Season"

 
At December 24, 2008 12:46 AM , Anonymous Gene said...

I could use a little of your warmth.  It's the coldest, snowiest, most beautiful winter that I remember in Seattle.  And more snow is supposed to come in tonight.  So enjoy for me your nice warmth.  God is good.  Very good.  In Africa or in Seattle.  Love in Him, Gene

 
At December 24, 2008 12:47 AM , Anonymous Lynne said...

Yes, the temperature was enough to make us jealous. We don't need to see sweaty guys without shirts!

Merry Christmas!

 
At December 24, 2008 12:48 AM , Anonymous Art said...

Dear Mike et al,
Thanks for the Chrustmas Greeting.
And may you all have a wonderful Christmas. plus 2009 the best yet.

 
At December 24, 2008 12:49 AM , Anonymous Kathi said...

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you also.  We are currently in the 20’s which is much better than it was yesterday! (sub-zero with windchills)  Are you cooler yet.  Maybe we could combine the two and come up with just the perfect temperature.  I guess we will have to wait until heaven, right?  May God bless you this Christmas with His love and peace

 
At December 24, 2008 12:50 AM , Anonymous Steve said...

Thanks for being so sensitive to our climate “needs.”

May you and your family also have a wonderfully, merry Christmas!

 
At December 24, 2008 12:53 AM , Anonymous Terry said...

Well we are actually close to 20 degrees today. Have a joyous Christmas!

 
At December 24, 2008 12:54 AM , Anonymous Dave and Peg said...

May the Lord grant your whole family a most blessed and joyous Christmas!
 
Love and prayers,
 
Dave and Peg

 
At December 24, 2008 1:04 PM , Anonymous Vern and Inez said...

Greetings! And a very Merry Christmas to all of you!

Thank you for the lovely message we just read. Our weather has been in the single digits for several of these last few days - today temperature topped at 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind has been strong, too, for many of those days. ARE YOU COLD, yet?

John must be with you by now - we were pleased to read of that development.

We pray that our Father will continue to use all of you for His glory.

With love,
Vern and Inez

 
At December 24, 2008 1:04 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

And a Merry Christmas to you and your family.

 
At December 24, 2008 1:05 PM , Anonymous Larry said...

Merry Christmas to all of you as well!
 
Joy to the world the Lord is come!
 
And He is coming again!

 
At December 24, 2008 1:05 PM , Anonymous Cassie said...

I wish you all merry christmas!

 
At December 24, 2008 1:07 PM , Anonymous Judy said...

I guess , the greastest gift that you can give someone is love and prayer .

May your Christmas be filled with the love of Christ and happy hoildays to you and your family.

God Bless and have an Awesome Festive Season.

Kind Regards,
Judy

 
At December 24, 2008 1:25 PM , Anonymous Charlotte said...

You warm our hearts too as we thank GOD for your service to HIM!

 
At December 24, 2008 1:26 PM , Anonymous Ada said...

We wish you and your family a very blessed Christmas and the Lord's blessings for the new year.
 
Love
Ada, Noelle and Brian

 
At December 24, 2008 1:26 PM , Anonymous Lame said...

Merry christmas to you too Mike and Sue, wishing you a very blessed 2009.

 
At December 24, 2008 1:27 PM , Anonymous Alex said...

Good to hear from you and we wish you a blessed Christmas with your family and friends.  Thankful that God has cared for John.  Here it is warm and muggy with rain, then cold and windy, then the reverse again.  Tomorrow and the 25th will be warm with showers.  It's nice to have both I think - warm to be able to get out and do things and cold to remember that it is winter here in middle Georgia.  I don't understand it but am thankful for it and that is that gas at the pump is now $1.55 a gallon.  Once again I enjoy riding around.

I'm glad too for all your opportunities of language study.  And, thank you for your ministry.

 
At December 24, 2008 1:29 PM , Anonymous Lyle and Leona said...

Dear Mike, Sue, and Joshua - We pray for you! May God bless you and keep you as you minister for and with Him!

 
At December 24, 2008 1:30 PM , Anonymous Bill and Evelyn said...

We should be glad and celebrate! Luke 15:32

Hope this glorious season gives you many new reasons to rejoice!

Merry Christmas,

Bill and Evelyn

 
At December 24, 2008 1:30 PM , Anonymous Diane said...

Merry Christmas to all of you.  My thoughts go back to our Christmases in Africa!!  Today, Christmas Eve, all of my children and grandchildren will be here to celebrate.  Tomorrow, Christmas Day, is my holiday to work at Hospice all day.  I don't mind as I feel it is a way I can give back for the wonderful blessings the Lord showers on us daily. 

Many blessings to you and enjoy having your family together.  It is wonderful that John could be there with you.

Love and prayers
Diane

 
At December 24, 2008 4:36 PM , Anonymous Mark and Brenda said...

Farho family,
 
Thanks for making us feel warmer! It's cold and snowing here in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I imagine you would not mind a little of that right now!

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Merry Christmas!
 
God Bless!
Mark, Brenda, Ashley, and Amy

 
At December 24, 2008 4:54 PM , Anonymous Cherie said...

Merry Christmas, Mike!  Yes, I remember Christmas in Abidjan.  The bridge with Christmas lights, more than half burned out!  The gas stations with snow scapes painted!  Food stores packed with toys!

I pray for you and your family a healthy and fruitful year ahead!  May God bless you and yours richly!

 
At December 24, 2008 5:06 PM , Anonymous Ray and Lou said...

Thank you for keeping in touch.

We appreciate being a part of your ministry through prayer. It is great how God has been answering prayer.

We thank you for the Christmas Greetings and want to wish you and your sons a very Merry and Blessed Christmas and health and blessings through the coming year.
Love and prayers,
Ray and Lou

 
At December 24, 2008 11:24 PM , Anonymous Fred said...

Hi Mike and Sue and Family
And we wish you a very blessed Christmas as well.

Yes, we have been cold here lately-got down to 7 below with wind chiles at minus -21.

 
At December 26, 2008 12:56 PM , Anonymous Carole and Len said...

Thank you...and we wish all of you a very Beautiful and Blessed and Merry Christmas, too, as you share this wonderful day together with your family....how special that John can be with you this year.
 
Love to all,
Carole and Len

 

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