The end of a year/beginning of a new year always brings a time of reflection on things past, and things to come.   The last few days I’ve spent a lot of time doing just that, and at the end of it all I am just so grateful to God for being there through every part of this past year.   I feel so, so blessed.  He so graciously took care of us in 2011 and gave us what we needed – and then more!    He brought our sweet baby girl into our family in March – and she is such a beautiful gift to all of us.   He gave Eric and I 9 years of marriage in July, and gave all 5 of us another birthday.  He gave us food, shelter and a strong church community.  Even in the struggles and downs, particularly with our sweet niece Hadley being diagnosed with and treated for cancer, and my brother Reece being deployed to Afghanistan -  we still have seen God’s hand leading the way, and guiding us through it all.

So, going forward into 2011, what are our goals?   Trust in God completely, love eachother deeply, and have hope for what’s to come.   I read this verse this morning, and what a perfect reminder for daily life…

“He has told you, O man, what is good;
And what does the LORD require of you
But to do justice, to love kindness,
And to walk humbly with your God.”

Micah 6:8

Here a few pics of our 4 blessings from this past year – we have SO much to be thankful for!  Praise the Lord!

May God bless you in 2012!