I take such delight in these three.
The passing of Shaun's grandfather was a big thing to us in 2017. At 98, he lived a full life and it was an honor to celebrate his legacy. And we miss him.
This man. He is honest and faithful and hard-working. He loves well and is wise. He is self-less and generous and he makes my heart skip a beat, even still. I'm crazy grateful for this life we have and for another year of growing grayer and softer together.
#FosterCare..."No one is strutting their way through this-we're all limping in some way; each wired for struggle and worthy of grace."
I look at this annual picture taken at Busch Gardens in Florida and I'm struck, as I often am, at how beautiful and brutal, hard and blessings so often reside in the same moment. God's sees our weaknesses and inadequacies yet continues to call us into this journey saying, through My strength, you are enough. Its incredibly humbling to be mom to so many.
One evening while the kids were at youth group, I was grocery shopping alone. From behind me I heard, "hi Mom", and though I couldn't place the voice, I knew the person was talking to me. I turned around to see a young man who lived and worked with us for a summer several years ago. Later I was shaking my head at the exchange and thought Me God?? Really?? Yes me. Despite me.
North Street. Hard work and letting go.
Our days in Maine came at a crucial time for healing and restoration. We were broken and tattered and still we summited. There was fighting and arguing and whining on the way to the top of this mountain and also love and encouragement and healthy bodies.
This photo represents the blood, sweat and tears of sports for these three and also Shaun as coach. We had so much fun and there were many opportunities for character development, too.
This was my first full year of being healthy in quite a few years, something we didn't take for granted. Successfully training for and completing a marathon was definitely a highlight.
House hunting...online and in-person. We've considered so many different scenarios and options. We are diligently seeking God's will and direction and are standing on the promise that His plans for us are good.
These three love life. They have the hardship of living with a mom who detests screens, but the flip side of that is the fullness of real, active life they have, swimming and sledding being at the top. Those are also two of my favorite activities to take pictures of because its pure joy.
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,Ephesians 5:15
Looking forward to writing the next chapter!
This is awesome! Several have me choked up! I love the "grayer and softer"! Hahahaha
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