Mike and MonaRé Shields

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!

We’re excited to announce we have a new member of the family this year: Lincoln Northup.  Born on October 13, 2009 he is a healthy, contented little guy who has brought all of us alot of joy.

This year Mom Shields was supposed to meet us in Miami as we came back to the U.S. to spend Christmas.  But Mom has had a series of TIA strokes that radically changed all the plans.  We’ve placed her in full time nursing home care, and will be going to be with her this year.

We’re grateful for Ric and Sheila Shields, Mike’s younger brother, for their love and care for Mom.  Ric is the Executive Pastor at Carbondale Assembly in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He is also the Executive Director of  Open Doors, Inc. which is an international missions agency.  Despite his many responsibilities, Ric along with his wife Sheila have been a great blessing and help to our mom as she has faced physical struggles and life changes.

We’re grateful to the Lord for our family, for bright days ahead, for life and health and strength.  As all of us celebrate Christmas this year we can understand the enthusiasm of the angels the night of Christ’s birth…

JOY TO THE WORLD, THE LORD IS COME!