Email update- Humes family

Friday 12/10/10 945 am UPDATE

I am sorry for those who have received this news before, and also sorry for those who have been missed in previous emails. We will start from the beginning with the birth of Justin and Jocelin Humes' twin girls this past week and run chronologically through all the updates. We have tried to keep everyone informed, but due to many different devices (text, FaceBook, email) I was told some have missed the updates. If you wish to be removed from this list, email Mark at cowperthwaitefamily@gmail.com I will also post this to our blog at www.cowperthwaitefamily.com for those who want to see the latest news please check the blog. 

Below is the email announcement from Justin and Jocelin Humes concerning the recent birth of their twin girls. One baby is healthy, but the second baby died during the birth process. Justin's words come at a time when their family is in transition and grieving. Close friends may wish to send a text message if you have their phone numbers. Otherwise, I think it would be best to give them some time to grieve this loss and settle in with baby Shiloh. The family has trusted in the Lord for everything, and know that He is in control in this time of loss. Prayer would be appreciated on their behalf.

Tuesday December 7, 2010 Afternoon

Dear friends and family,
 
It is with mixed emotions that we write to announce the birth of our twin girls, Shiloh Catherine and Elim Beatrice.  Shiloh was born around 10:45 Monday evening,[Dec 6] and Elim at 2:00 early Tuesday morning. There were complications with Elim's birth which required Jocelin to have a C-section, and Elim did not survive.  We praise God that Jocelin made it through the surgery and is recovering well, and that Shiloh is strong and healthy. We are greatly sorrowed by the loss of Elim, but also find solace knowing that she is in the presence of our Lord in heaven even now.
We thank you for your prayers.
 
the Humes family
Justin & Jocelin
Caedren, Kierah, Hadassah, Tzeitl, Laurel & Shiloh

Thursday 12/9/10 1PM update from Edna Dodge, a sister in Christ, who lives near the Humes and will be coordinating meals:

The Humes family are missionaries who do gospel work all over the US and our friends. They have recently rented a house in Northport for the winter.  They were pregnant with twins and delivered. One of these precious souls has entered the presence of the Lord. We grieve with our friends, and know that many hard days are to come as they deal with the loss of their daughter, the care of a newborn baby, and Jocelin's recovery. Jocelin has been transferred to Maine Medical for further treatment. Please keep them in prayer. 

I have volunteered to coordinate food for the Humes family and am emailing to ask if any of you would be willing to contribute a meal or snack. They have dietary restrictions so I am listing specific meals and snacks that you could choose from. I am hoping to do a meal every evening for atleast 3 weeks. You can drop them off to me and I will bring them. If you would like to visit with them you can schedule that with them but it would be nice for them to just be able to have the food dropped off without feeling obligated to also entertain. If you feel you would like to contribute please email back with a meal choice and I will let you know what day so we don't give them a chicken casserole 4 nights in a row.

Snacks (they don't do sugary foods)

Popcorn (non-microwave)

Organic yogurt (ie. Stonyfield)

natural dried fruit

fruit

natural corn tortilla chips

natural no sugar added applesauce

Meals

Taco salad

Chicken, brown rice, and vegetable casserole or soup

beef, brown rice, and vegetable casserole or soup

boiled dinner

tacos with hard shelled tacos

roast, potatoes and vegetables

Chilli

Beef stew

Mexican style brown rice

Thursay, 12/9/10 7PM update

Mark just talked to Justin regarding Jocelin's condition. They are still waiting on some additional tests tomorrow, but there is a chance she may NOT need surgery. An update on that will come when we get it, but there is no designated time as of this writing. 

Justin will be staying overnight with Jocelin at Maine Med, and SaraGrace is at home with the girls, with Cheryl Hebert helping with the care of the children. Jocelin was not feeling terribly well before she went into labor, and with all the events of the last few days, she really needs to catch up on sleep. Pray that she continues to catch up on sleep, as that will help a lot in the recovery process.

For the time being, it would be best if there were no phone calls, unless Justin has told you otherwise. They are returning calls as they have time, and also text messages. Justin now has his laptop computer with him, and email access, so email jhumesfamily@hotmail.com if you would like to contact them with encouragement and condolences. 

Edna Dodge (email ednadodge@live.com) is coordinating meals for the family and has suggested meals that fit into the family's allergies and food restrictions. Thank you for the love and support of the Humes family as they continue by the Lord's grace through this difficult time. 

Mark Cowperthwaite

cowperthwaitefamily@gmail.com

207-542-8916