Author Archives: Christopher Harper

Not a very comfortable rest.

Very Long Trip

This was our first photo upon arrival in Watertown. The folks at the Maranatha Communications office were kind enough to bring over a pizza for dinner that first night. At least a few of us were able to stay awake while finishing it!

Everyone is excited about our departure.

On Our Way

As we pulled out of our driveway in Fairbanks for the last time, we thought we ought to capture the moment. The look on each of these faces is just about right. Everyone is happy to be leaving, but I can’t say there weren’t a … Read More

The last Harper/Smith quartet.

Our Last Song

One of the ministries we will miss most is the singing quartet we often formed with our Pastor and his wife. This is a picture of the very last song we sang with them, perhaps this side of heaven. That is a joyful, but difficult … Read More

Sarah observing the natural surroundings.

Church Family Retreat

The church Family Retreat was one of the last events we attended in Fairbanks. All the children had a good time, including Sarah, who spent most of it just looking around. We weren’t able to attend the entire weekend, but enjoyed the few hours we … Read More

Enjoying a trip down the driveway.

The Neighbor’s Toy

Before we departed for Watertown, the kids became very attached to a big-wheel that belonged to the neighbors. They had been nice enough to share, and as you can see, Elisabeth loved it. This picture reminds me to keep an eye out at the local … Read More

This is a typical sight.

Her Favorite Fingers

Sarah goes to sleep sucking these two fingers. They are also in her mouth often when she is up and playing. She is the first of our children who has employed this two-finger method, though all the other kids did chew their fingers – especially … Read More

First we pray - then we eat.

Learning and Fun

Elisabeth, Hannah and Stephen were all able to attend our Vacation Bible School last week. Deborah was teaching the two and three year old class, but I was only able to attend on Friday night. At snack time I caught Elisabeth both praying and eating.

Curly having a beverage.

Full of Curls

Stephen needs a haircut. We have been putting it off for a while and now it has become clear that this boy has the curliest hair in the family. We’re getting pictures now, because the curls will be coming off soon at the barber shop.

A big smile, as usual.

Bright and Happy

Sarah is a very happy girl. Here she is displaying a personality that is as bright as her clothes. If you smile, she smiles back and may give you a giggle; always with a twinkle in her eye. What a wonderful baby girl!

The inseparable sisters.

Posing With Sister

Hannah remains as close to Sarah as possible at all times. Here we suggested a picture with the two special sisters. At that point Hannah plastered a cheesy grin on her face that was impossible to remove with mere words. It turned out cute anyway.