In some regards it seems so much longer.
So much has happened in a short time.
New roots have been established and nurtured.
We recently discussed our first three months together and delighted in seeing how God has been faithful.
How He has made a way for each one of us to feel at home here.
How He has blessed the many decisions we made months and months ago.
How He has knit our hearts together jut a bit closer for having made such a big transition together.
How He has drawn us to Himself as we seek Him in all things. There is nothing like a major move and resettling to remember again how dependent we are upon Him who orchestrates our days in His good and sovereign grace! How thankful we are.
Thankful for new friends.
Thankful for tall trees that cast cool shadows upon tree lined streets (we didn't have that in the desert!)
Thankful for our partnership with Cypress Christian in the Christ exalting education for our children.
Thankful for our friendly neighbors. They are generous. Kind. Fun!
Thankful for how well our rental property is working out for our family. It is quite comfortable!
Thankful for God's continued leading in finding a church home and family. We've seen Him at work in many ways through the work of many fine churches here and their love for us has been a blessing.
Thankful for Ian's position and the success he has had in his post and the obvious joy it brings him.
Thankful for a new and exciting ballet experience for our ballerina.
Thankful for green grass to run and play in and black dirt to plant in. Not a cactus in sight! Hallelujah!
Thankful for world class medical care in this city and the wonderful care we had in David's recent ER visit and the upcoming care we will no doubt experience as we consult with doctors this winter. With five children, we don't take quality care for granted.
Thankful for Mrs. Starbuck and the help she provides Charlotte in the learning center to be the best she can be in the classroom. Her strategies have made a huge impact in helping Charlotte learn with dyslexia. Mostly grateful that Mrs. Starbuck, and the school, are teaching Charlotte she is fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image - that she is an amazing student and a remarkable young lady!
Thankful for quiet days tending to the home and playing with David. While I miss teaching, I rest in knowing this quiet season is a blessing. A true gift!
Thankful for the Houston agency that came just yesterday to complete our final report on David due in China upon his one year anniversary of adoption. Praise Him!
Thankful for the increase in college options right in our midst. This state boasts great schools...and just in time for spring break visits with Meredith.
Thankful for Bluebell ice cream....best ever....and from Texas!
Thankful for Warrior athletics...Peter is challenged and growing as an athlete, a young man and a disciple.
Thankful for the conservative nature of this new place. The folk are God fearing and down to earth. We fit in so nicely here!
. . . .I could probably go on and on and on, but these were the highlights of our recent family conversations about our time here in the first few months. How good to recount His faithfulness together!
1 Chronicles 29:13
Now, our God, we give you thanks and praise your glorious name!
1 Chronicles 16:8
Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done!
And we're thankful for you, our family and friends who faithfully uphold us in your prayers and bless us in amazing ways even from afar! We love you!
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