04.05.06
Posted in Family News... at 5:08 pm by Hannah
It is with great joy and love that we join with my sister Kumari, (Hannah’s younger sister) in welcoming Esther Nelsie Zahara Griffin into the family. Our sweet Esther was born on February 28 at 3:12 in the afternoon. She weighed in 5lbs. 14 1/2 oz. And quickly caught on to her Mother’s sleeping habits…long and often! 
Kumari is doing well…she was in labor for only six hours and did a great job though she could not understand why anyone would ever put themselves through such a thing again. But after she had a few days with her little Esther I think labor’s intensity dimmed considerably. I have not had the opportunity to hold this dear neice of mine yet but from what I’ve been told she is quite the little angel and her pictures certainly attest to this fact.
She is a great hit with Grandpa who is more than wrapped around her little finger…He can hardly believe his good fortune in having a grandaughter just a room away! The rest of us have still to be satisfied with being smitten from afar but are looking forward to the day that we get our turn…if we can pry her away from Grandpa.
Congratulations Kumari and Esther! We are so glad to have you both in our lives!
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02.03.06
Posted in Family News... at 3:16 pm by Hannah
Heartfelt congratulations to Dave & Leah Harder, and Evelyn (Seth’s sister, her husband and daughter) on their new little bundle of joy "Susan Grace".
Susan was born on Saturday, January 28. She weighed in at 6lbs, 7oz, and measured 20 inches long. She has a light fuzz of brownish blonde and is generally acclaimed as one of the world’s cuter babies. Mom and baby are resting up and doing well. Evie is still adjusting but likes to look at her little sis and has enjoyed all the new toys and activites that Susan "brought along" with her. Having Dad around to play with her more is not bad either.
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01.23.06
Posted in Family News... at 3:57 pm by Hannah
We welcome with joy sweet little Cameron Rose Griffin, daughter of Tim & Ginger Griffin. She made her appearance Saturday morning and weighed in at 6lbs, 3oz, with lots of dark hair and the look of a true Daddy’s girl. Gabrielle and Hanakah, the proud big sisters, are very excited and have taken up guard duty…checking up on little sis every so often to make sure that she’s still there.
There is something so amazing about newborn babies. They are so tiny…it blows my mind to think that Keziah (whose 1st birthday is on Friday) was that same tiny bundle only 12 months ago. I’m coming to understand why having babies is so addictive…they’re so lovable, you can’t help but adore them. For now I’m thoroughly enjoying having this sweet little niece just next door.
To see pictures you can check out their website at www.griffhome.com
And speaking of new arrivals; Mom and the kids (Caleb, Reuven, Paul, Isaiah, David and Petra) are moved in and beginning to settle into their new home. It is a beautiful home in the small town of Litchfied, MN. Everyone seems to be very content with the new home, as Isaiah put it "we could play hide-&-seek here forever"! The drive went well, though there were some treacherous roads they made it through alright…thanks to the Grace of God (thanks for your prayers) and the expertise of Seth and Tom. 
We are thrilled to have them close (only about and hour and a half away) and look forward to many happy hours with the Senior Jankovsky Clan in their new home. We’re already making plans to celebrate Keziah’s birthday there…Keziah by the way, is of course, quite taken with all the attention from devoted Grandma, 5 uncles and 1 aunt, all conveniently located in one wonderful place.
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01.16.06
Posted in Family News... at 3:29 pm by Hannah
Our prayers, blessings and congratulations are warmly extended to Andrew & Darcy Griffin & Co. (Hannah’s brother) on their newest venture:
Griffin Home Electric
They’ve been working on this business for a little while now and in February (I’m pretty sure thats when they said) are planning to go full-time! We’re excited to see the blessing of Lord in this new area of growth and will be praying for His strength and wisdom.
Andrew will be doing the manual labor, the administration, and everything that involves touching the wires…
Darcy is learning the ropes in the bookwork area - handling paperwork, orders, scheduling, finances, ect.
The kids (Evan, Eric, Ethan, and Leah) will be taking on the roll of exhortation team - thats exhortation, not extortion) - cheering on Dad & Mom and gleaning all the experience their little minds can hold along the way.
So for any of you that are in need of a fine, honest, hardworking electrician feel free to contact Andrew…he is only taking jobs in WA at the moment though so for those of you in a different state (or country), well…maybe in a few years!
Griffin Home Electric
Andrew Griffin
Owner/administrator
(360) 854-2243
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10.08.05
Posted in Family News... at 1:50 pm by Hannah
We are pleased to announce the coming of, not one but two either nieces or nephews!
Tim & Ginger (Hannah’s older brother) are expecting and due the beginning of February! Gabrielle and Hanakah are very excited to have a new baby.
Dave & Leah (Seth’s younger sister) are expecting and due the beginning of February! Yes, they’re both due the same week….could be great excitement on this side of the states.
Anyway we wanted to share this joyous news, we’re excited and hope you will join us in praying for their respective families as they prepare to welcome new little members.
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10.05.05
Posted in Family News... at 2:13 pm by Hannah
Congratulations are in order for Nicolas Griffin, my younger brother. He graduated from Marines Boot Camp in September and has since been selected for Presidential Guard! We are so proud of him and are excited to see what the future brings for him. Please keep him in your prayers.
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09.20.05
Posted in Family News... at 1:55 pm by Hannah
As many of you may have heard, Seth’s father George Carl Jankovsky went to be with Jesus on September 3rd. He died peacefully, with his wife nearby. It was not unexpected. Four years ago he was given two weeks and instead battled with illness and infection long enough to officiate the marriages of three of his children and see two grandchildren born.
Over the last month he had been getting weaker as his liver gave out so we knew that soon he would be where he has wanted to be for a long time - with his Savior. Seth’s mother shared at the memorial service that Dad always had to live through what he was going to preach the week beforehand. She said that his last month he was so content - living out the peace that he now has eternally at Jesus feet. He pastored right up to the end, passing on what God had taught him to the people that he loved. He shared what he knew God wanted him to share - and the impact he made was huge.
The memorial service was held in Nevada, at the church he was currently pastoring at. It was truly a tesimony to hear as person after person got up to share what Dad had meant to them and how he had touched their lives. Not only did he bring glory to God in his life but he also brought glory to God in his death.
He will be missed. Dad was a unique and fun person who if you asked him for his opinion he’d give it to you straight and honest. He loved people in an incredible way and took great joy in giving them a reason to laugh (wish you could’ve heard some of the answering machine messages we used to get). What Dad wanted for every person is that they would love Jesus, obey Jesus, and have fun! And he lived his life encouraging those around him to do just that.
He leaves behind an amazing family (what can I say, I am just a little biased). Seth is the oldest of ten children. The two sisters next in line (Katie and Leah) both live here in MN with their husbands. Amy is in college in Wyoming, and the rest of the children (Caleb 17, Rueven 15, Paul 12, Isaiah 10, David 7, and Petra 5) are still at home. They plan on moving up here to MN sometime this year but for now the church is taking care of them as Mom makes plans.
Dad lived an extreme life for Jesus…and though we are sad to see him go we rejoice that he is no longer in pain and that he is where his desire has been for a long time. He lived out the verse in Phillipians "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Our prayer is that we will follow his example.
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