2013.
I can say, it has been a blur.
And as I look back over this blog, I did a pretty poor job documenting it. Maybe 2014 will leave me with more time to write. Or maybe not. We shall see.
Thinking about this year, here are some highlights that come to my mind.
In March, we bought our very first home. And what a crazy process that was. After looking at over 30 homes, we landed in a home that has proven to be a blessing beyond belief. We were denied the home we thought was meant for us. God proved to us yet again, that he is in control. We spent a LOT of time painting and working in this house before moving in. And then of course, we moved. We all know what a joy moving is :) So many people came and helped us. Such a blessing.
Cora basically potty trained herself this year. That was pretty neat. Although still accidents now and again, i'm thankful for her independence. :)
In April, we had our five year anniversary. And went to Gatlinburg for the weekend to celebrate. I'm amazed to look back and think about how God has strengthened our marriage. Through trials, we have clung to God and to each other, and i'm so happy to say we've come out stronger.
Mark started as a part time worship leader at our church. That's been a good outlet for him.
We spent a lot of time growing in our individual jobs. Responsibilities on both our ends in our work-lives grew. I took a CNA course, Mark became manager of his department's help desk.
We've been blessed. That's evident to me. As I look around at the house I live in, the job i work, the children I have, the God I serve, and the man i'm married to, I can't help but feel so undeserving. I'm so very thankful.
Mark & I both feel that 2014 will bring something new. No idea what that means. But i'm praying, and we shall see.
I have both fear and excitement to see what this new year will bring.
Happy 2014, friends.
I can say, it has been a blur.
And as I look back over this blog, I did a pretty poor job documenting it. Maybe 2014 will leave me with more time to write. Or maybe not. We shall see.
Thinking about this year, here are some highlights that come to my mind.
In March, we bought our very first home. And what a crazy process that was. After looking at over 30 homes, we landed in a home that has proven to be a blessing beyond belief. We were denied the home we thought was meant for us. God proved to us yet again, that he is in control. We spent a LOT of time painting and working in this house before moving in. And then of course, we moved. We all know what a joy moving is :) So many people came and helped us. Such a blessing.
Cora basically potty trained herself this year. That was pretty neat. Although still accidents now and again, i'm thankful for her independence. :)
In April, we had our five year anniversary. And went to Gatlinburg for the weekend to celebrate. I'm amazed to look back and think about how God has strengthened our marriage. Through trials, we have clung to God and to each other, and i'm so happy to say we've come out stronger.
Mark started as a part time worship leader at our church. That's been a good outlet for him.
We spent a lot of time growing in our individual jobs. Responsibilities on both our ends in our work-lives grew. I took a CNA course, Mark became manager of his department's help desk.
We've been blessed. That's evident to me. As I look around at the house I live in, the job i work, the children I have, the God I serve, and the man i'm married to, I can't help but feel so undeserving. I'm so very thankful.
Mark & I both feel that 2014 will bring something new. No idea what that means. But i'm praying, and we shall see.
I have both fear and excitement to see what this new year will bring.
Happy 2014, friends.
