Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Ways to Help Hudson's Family

Several folks have asked how to help Hudson's family. Here are a few ideas....


To save Hudson’s life, Corey and Amy had to relocate without notice to Philadelphia from North Carolina and will likely be in Philadelphia for several more months. Their personal finances have increased significantly with having to set up an apartment and adjusting to city life in Philadelphia. Additionally with insurance, out of pocket medical expenses will be around $28,000 for 2015 and 2016.

If you would like, here are different ways to continue to help Hudson’s family:

PRAY! PRAY! PRAY!

Donate on their Go Fund Me site (http://www.gofundme.com/havehalfaheart)

Choose something from Hudson’s Wish List: https://amzn.com/w/35FWJ54G0CI82

Donate Delta Skymiles (For details message Hudson’s Mom on  www.facebook.com/hudsonsheart)

Gift cards to Walmart, Target, Babies R Us, Bed Bath and Beyond or for gas

Have dinner or groceries delivered through seamless web or another site

Share Hudson's Facebook page and Go Fund Me page with your family, friends and churches

Hudson’s family is thankful for your partnership in prayer and encouraging words as they go through such a difficult journey. Thank you for praying for Hudson and the whole family.

For a mailing address, please send a message here: www.facebook.com/hudsonsheart 

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Monday, August 17, 2015

Hudson is One Month Old!!

We love our very special baby boy, Hudson! Happy one month to you, our darling boy!

Thank you Jesus for him.

We continue to ask along with so many others for complete healing and trust that You are with us in the journey.

We love our Hudson!





















Thursday, July 30, 2015

Graham at 17 Months

Our big boy is being loved on by his grandparents and has had aunts, uncles and cousins come to Philly to play with him. He turned 17 months on July 23rd.

Since Hudson came early by six weeks they are now only 17 months apart instead of 18...seeing how Hudson was supposed to still be in my belly until August 26th!

Graham is so much fun and is FULL OF ENERGY. He is learning so much so fast and has added to his repertoire of sounds including the firetruck, sheep, kitty cat, dog, train and get this...that kid can whistle! I mean for real whistle at 17 months. I need to get a video of that.

In the midst of such a hard time, Graham is such a delight and I find myself squeezing him tighter and more often. He's so funny too. We love our Grahambo!




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Monday, July 20, 2015

Naming Our Precious Son

Corey and I have chosen special names for our special boy.
In true French tradition, we are giving our baby boy three names.
Such a big name for such a little guy.

Hudson Taylor Alexander Sylvestre
Born: July 17, 2015
12:30pm
6 pounds 7 ounces
19 inches






Hudson: 
We chose Hudson for 2 reasons. One we highly admire the missionary to China, Hudson Taylor. This quote describes his life well. We pray that our Hudson will share Jesus with others freely.

Historian Ruth Tucker summaries the theme of his life, "No other missionary in the nineteen centuries since the Apostle Paul has had a wider vision and has carried out a more systematized plan of evangelizing a broad geographical area than Hudson Taylor."

The second reason we chose Hudson is because Corey and I fell in love walking along the Hudson River in Manhattan and part of our first date was walking in the rain along the Hudson.
So his first name is part of Corey and me together.

Taylor: 
Once again in honor of Hudson Taylor but the major reason we appreciate the name Taylor is after Sandi Taylor and her family (Bill, Abby, Hannah and Margaret). Sandi has influenced my life in a million ways and has taught me to walk with God and live for him and others. Bill and Sandi love Corey and I well. We hope that our little Taylor will have character and generous hearts like the Taylor's.

Alexander:
We give our son the name Alexander because of my dad. Alexander means, "defender of mankind." It is, of course, my maiden name but more importantly we want our son to love Jesus and those around him the way his "Papa Joe" does and to wear the Alexander name knowing it comes from a man who would give him absolutely anything. His Alexander grandparents love him unconditionally and would never require him to do anything for their love.
This name is part of me, his mama.

Sylvestre:
Our special boy will wear his father's last name proudly. Hudson has the most amazing daddy and Sylvestre grandparents who love Jesus and love him so much. We pray he has his daddy's patience and is a prayer warrior like his Sylvestre grandparents.
This name is part of his daddy.
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