goodbye 2009, hello 2010

I love the fresh start of a new year...it is so exciting! Brice and I have been wondering what God has planned for us this year and are looking forward to seeing Him continue to work in the life of our family.

A new year means looking back over the past year too. My baby turned one, Ethan started preschool, Isaac was baptized, Abigail tried water skiing for the first time. Lots and lots of good memories! There have been some sad memories too...full of hurt and pain. But, through it all, God has been so faithful and His faithfulness will continue!

Many of you know that my unborn niece Leah was delivered stillborn on December 5th, at 29 weeks. My sister and brother-in-law are learning how to walk through their grief, feeling God's presence through the prayers of many. Over Christmas, my sister, brother and I were talking about a song that has taken on new meaning to each of us in light of little Leah. It is called, There Will Be a Day, by Jeremy Camp. You can listen to it here.

In 2010, we will continue to put our HOPE in the Lord! Happy New Year!