Thankful

I keep forgetting to e-mail myself pictures so I can upload them at work, so no pictures on today's blog. I'll try and remember to add some random pictures in the next few days.

God has given me a very grateful heart and I want to share how he's blessed us. First off, it's no secret that Brad and I made our big move in an effort to work on our marriage. We feel God has really blessed that because even when the monetary elements of our lives seem to be lacking, God has graciously kept us close and we have really been enjoying a friendship like nothing we've ever had before. These are very, very special times for us.

On top of that, the Lord HAS blessed us BOTH with great jobs to grow in! Mine has already been such a growing experience and has put some truly amazing people in my life through work. Brad just started his new job yesterday, but I have no doubt that God is leading that situation, too.

I am also so thankful for my program. God has blessed me with a peace and serenity I would have never known if I didn't "let go" and trust Him. I am proud of myself and so, so thankful to the Lord of all the personal growth He has allowed me to experience since February.

I am very thankful that I can spend more time with Maw-Maw and Paw-Paw, especially during the Christmas season and especially because it's becoming more and more clear to me that their time is limited. They are such special people and I thank God for the opportunity to visit them whenever I want.

With that said, I have to say that it is finally starting to sink in how far away we are from our families. We miss our parents a lot, and especially miss those darling little babies of ours: Adorable Mollie (who we haven't even met yet!), Happy Bryce (who barely know), Sweet Sam, Wild Vance, Smiling Owen and our Princess Abbie... not to mention we're missing the birth of Mystery Baby Panyko. It's especially hard when we see other little kids around at extended family gatherings.

So family (and friends): We love you! We miss you! ...and we're glad we moved! It's been a wild, crazy, sad, scary, exciting adventure and we feel BLESSED through it all!!