Counting Our Blessings

Reflecting on 2008

It is so hard to believe that 2008 will be coming to an end in just a few days. As Nate and I have been looking back at this year recently, all we can say is that we are truly thankful for all God has done for us and for all the things He has been teaching us. In a year that could have very well been a hard one for us, we still end this year praising Him for His perfect timing and for the hope and peace He gives us in every situation when we surrender to Him. He is continually teaching both of us to rely on Him in every situation. Proverbs 16:9 is so true.... "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." This year has had many up and downs for us as we have had some financial uncertainties, made another big move, grown closer to our family, met some new friends, reconnected with old friends, grown stronger in our marriage, and become parents when we welcomed our beautiful daughter into this world. We have laughed, we have cried, we have made memories we will never forget. The Lord has grown us in so many ways and we are extremely humbled by His blessings. It is hard to think what this past year or what the future would be like without our faith in Him. Our prayer is that we will all always remember the true meaning of this season and that we will take time throughout every year to reflect on what God is doing and has done in our lives. As this year comes to a close and we get ready to begin a new year, we are reminded that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. It is so nice to not have to worry about what is to come....We may not know what the future holds, but we know Who holds it!

Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! May the coming year be full of many blessings for you and your family!