Meen-a-soooo-ta

We arrived in Big Lake, MN on Sunday. Since then, we've visited my dad in the hospital just about every day. 3 weeks ago, he was rushed to the hospital after he collapsed with sever Parkinson's symptoms complicated by pneumonia and a couple other things. He's doing much better. He's talking now, despite the breathing and feeding tubes. The doctors have pushed back his release from the progressive care unit to a rehabilitative program since he still lacks the stamina for required for rehab. Wednesday his speech sounded almost normal and his arms were mobile, but yesterday and other days, I struggled to make out what he was saying and he needed help in repositioning his arms.

That said, my dad continues to minister in prayer and discipleship. He knows every nurse's story, and he counsels anyone who comes into his room. He received a word of wisdom for a patient down the hall, who, after my mom delivered the message, broke down crying and asked for prayer. As my mom was leaving the room, she heard the lady whisper, "Thank you, Father."

Clearly, it is my father's earnest desire to serve the Lord. We appreciate your prayers and encouragement!
--Sara

Packing. We just love it.

Thanks, New Covenant Church, for a great send-off. We love and appreciate you guys.

This Saturday, we'll be heading out to Minnesota to spend some time with Sara's family before we head west. Her dad is still in the hospital with a feeding tube and assisted breathing. Parkinson's disease has really taken a big toll on his body. We'd appreciate your prayers.

So we have a bunch of packing and storing this week. Packing is nowhere near the top of "our favorite things" list. We're bummed about leaving, but it's pretty exciting too.

We'll try to keep this blog updated every week at least. Feel free to drop us a line here or at our family email address: thehaguefamily@gmail.com. We want to stay in touch!

Jaurez, Mexico

In August, Sara and the kids joined Jason on a trip to Jaurez, Mexico where Jason was scheduled to teach in a YWAM Discipleship Training School (DTS). While Jason taught in the classroom, Sara, Emily, Jenna, and Jack read books and did crafts with "ninos" at the children's home on the base. Since most of the younger ones knew little or no English, Sara dusted off her high school Spanish, and Emily and Jenna practiced their "Dora the Explorer" phrases. ("Hola!" "Audame!" "Por Favor" and Jenna's favorite, "Hola, Soy Dora!"). Jack was well held, hugged, and kissed by all, and Jason and his students had a transforming week in the classroom.

Easter Morning

Jason & Sara's Generic Blog
Happy Easter everyone! Emily's Easter sermon: "God died on the cross for our sins on Easter... And the Easter Bunny isn't really real. Easter isn't about eggs; it's about Jesus."

"Chuck it!"

I was recently reminded of this video, taken one year ago. It documents a strange tradition of the Hague family, in which the evening milk cup is discarded in dramatic fashion. This video features only Jenna, but she and Emily both continue this practice today.

Big Jack

14 lbs. at his 7 week checkup.

What's the best part about the zoo?

The answer may surprise you.

Emily & Jack (really, this time)

Jack in contemplation

Jackson Landry Anthology, Volume 2

Here are some more pictures. Jack is doing great, and Sara is even beginning to get some sleep now and then.

Welcome Jack!

Jackson Landry Hague

Jack was born in the wee hours on February 6. He is 9 lbs, 7 oz (yeah, I know), and 21 1/4 inches long. Oh yeah, and his head is 15 inches around! It’s a Hague baby, through and through.

He is named after my (Jason’s) grandpa, Jackson Todd. The name is also a tribute to C.S. Lewis (who was called Jack his whole life) and CTU agent Jack Bauer.
“Landry” is for the late Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry—a man worth emulating.

It was an amazingly difficult labor, but they pulled through. Thank you for your prayers.
We’ll update this site frequently, so keep checking for more pics of the man-child.

Great with child...

Hey folks.
Just a quick update. Sara's due date is next Thursday, February 9. She wouldn't appreciate photos of her belly right now I'm sure, so i'm putting one of Emily on her 4th birthday last month. I am still baffled by the princess phenomenon. Can't wait to have this boy... But she is cute, isn't she! We'll update when he gets here.

Merry Christmas, everybody!
That's Jenna on the left and Emily on the right, in case you were wondering.

Our boy is hidden by emily. He's due on Feb 9, but we think he'll come early. We haven't picked out a name yet. Since I'm a Bible teacher, I always take suggestions on names from my class. So far I've vetoed Methuselah and Mephibosheth. If you've got any suggestions, email me or leave a comment (you don't have to create your own profile to do that, by the way. you can leave comments anonymously).

Anyway, we're staying home for Christmas this year. That will be nice, since we've travelled alot lately. It'll be relaxing to sit around our house in the warmth (it does get a bit chilly in Texas, despite what you've heard). That reminds me, I'll upload some pictures of the house soon. It's a nice place.

Hope you folks have a great Christmas!

The Summer of '05

This summer, Sara and I have been working with YWAM in Madison, WI. Sara has been attending the Disciple Training School.
I have been playing the role of "Mr. Mom."
Here I am with my two summer colleagues at the top of the famed Bascam Hill, which overlooks the occasionally sane world known as the University of Wisconsin campus.
It's been fun, but we're ready to be home.

We'll be arrving in Texas on August 27th-ish.

New Pictures from Wisconsin

Emily & Jenna at a local park
At Devil's Lake State Park
(from left: Emily, Uncle Chad, Jenna, soon-to-be Aunt Stacy, & Jason)

Jenna and Stacy (Chad's fiance) on a rocky overlook at Devil's Lake
Chad teaching Emily how to hear if a train is coming.

August 2006

Sara with Emily at a local park.

Tuesday, August 16

Today is Tuesday. That means it's only 10 days till the end of D.T.S. in Madison, Wisconsin. Time flies man!