The Iceman Cometh

We are in the middle of a huge icestorm, coating our area with a thick layer of ice. As you can see in the photo, large limbs are coming down. The power has blinked several times, but we are fully expecting it to go out. The limb behind my truck is in the neighbors' driveway, barely missing their car. Check the slide show feature for more pictures.

Chapel Progress Update

Here's the progress on the WBC Manley Chapel. As you can see, the roof decking is in place and the tar paper is applied. Keep praying for this project and its impact on eternity.

Christmas in the Cove

The slide show currently running is snapshots of Christmas in the Cove, or at least the Norvells' part of that. We are the S'mores house. Many of the homes in the faculty housing area are opened for students. They come and visit. Each home has a different snack. It is always a great time. Since ours is outside, weather is always an issue but this year was only cold; no gale force winds like previous years. The cold made the fire all that much more enjoyable. Anyway, we had a wonderful evening with students and friends. This is just one example of the many things that make Williams such a great institution.

A few more Caleb Photos

Caleb is home and doing excellent. Lydia is recovering well. She and Jon are adjusting well to their new roles as parents.

This is the Caleb with his mom and dad.

Introducing Mr. Caleb Alan Norvell

Grandparents Mary and Walter with Caleb.


Caleb has arrived!


Caleb Alan Norvell arrived at 9:32 pm, Nov. 27 at Fort Worth, TX. He was 6 lbs. and 14 oz. and was 21 inches long. Caleb, mom and dad are all in great shape. Here are a few pictures. I'll add more in the slide show to the right later.

Reflections on Waiting for Caleb

Caleb was due November 21. He’s late. But as Caleb delays I remember the New Testament’s illustration of waiting for Jesus’ return (John 16:21; Romans 8:22). Like the expectant mother, the evidence of Jesus’ return is clear. Something is about to change. Something is about to be birthed. Someone is coming. Lydia is experiencing all the symptoms of impending birth: stretch marks, swollen ankles, little feet and elbows pushing and jabbing on every vital organ in reach. Jonathan is experiencing impending birth, too, but his experience is different. His experience is attentive waiting. He is sure a birth is coming but he must wait expectantly.

Jesus’ return is sure. The whole realm of nature awaits His coming. It groans in the birth pains of the moment. But, the birth pains point to the advancing reality—Jesus is coming back.

Hurry, Caleb. We are expecting you. We are anxious to see you. We want to stand in amazement and gaze without interruption on you. We can’t wait to stand in your presence and give you our love.

Hurry, Jesus. We are expecting You. We are anxious to see You. We want to stand in amazement and gaze eternally on You. We can’t wait to stand in Your presence and give You our love.