The Montifiore Manse

More Julia Pics and Some News

The beautiful pink dress in some of the following pics was a gift from the Lanning family back in Grand Rapids. It is one of our, and Julia's, favorite outfits. We had a bit of a fashion show. Sadly Daddy's photography skills did not prove the best; these pics are the best we got.

Big Yawn

Here she is all wrapped up for bed.

Mommy and little one about to go off on a walk in the Tasmanian winter.

Bath time. She is already as long as the bath!

Here is the bit of news. Martha and Julia had their medical checks a couple of days ago. The appointments went well, the doctor's forms for immigration were sent out the next day, but there was one complication. The doctor that examined Martha for immigration detected a very slight heart murmur. He said that it was very slight, probably nothing to worry about, is very common in pregnant women and those who had just given birth, and that though it was likely not a problem he still needed to note it on the form.

So right after the appointment with the doctor for immigration we scheduled an appointment with our own general practitioner. She examined Martha but did not detect the heart murmur, but she graciously recommended us to a cardiologist anyway. Why go to the cardiologist if our own doctor couldn't find anything? Just in case immigration wants further information to approve her immigration. Lord willing the appointment with the cardiologist will be the second week in July.

One other bit of news. Australian immigration has requested more information from us. They want proof that we indeed are married and have been and are living together in Tassie. This will be the third time they have asked for such evidence. No worries, though; we'll bury them in wedding photos, bills, and letters from friends and family all over the world if we need to.

Sad to say though, it seems likely that Martha will not be heading back to the US for her Father's installation as the pastor of the HRC of Yellville, Arkansas (www.rcoy.org.) and their following family vacation.

That's the latest.

Love,
terry