"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"
Jeremiah 29:11
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

2008 ~ The Greatest Year Yet!

Here are the highlights of 2008 ~ in no particular order!

  1. Flying to Ethiopia to meet our kiddos.
  2. Coming home from Ethiopia!
  3. Watching Danny and Jacob play baseball together
  4. Addy being "potty trained"
  5. Watching Joseph play soccer and
  6. Discovering I am one of "those moms" who scream and yell and go crazy at games
  7. Watching Marti play volleyball - she is so much fun to watch
  8. Experiencing life through Lilly's eyes... it is so much more exciting than I ever imagined
  9. Learning to be a mom to 6 kids... it is fabulous
  10. Discovering friendships that we could not survive without... thanks to all of you who have been there for us through the good and the bad times
  11. Learning that my house doesn't have to be perfect... good enough is often good enough
  12. Watching Ben's faith, patience, and his "great dad qualities" grow each day! He really is amazing!
  13. Experiencing our kids faith walk as they learn more about Jesus and His plan for our lives
  14. Watching Mama Mia with friends! I can't wait to watch it again!
  15. Hearing about "the BUFFALO Hunt" over and over again - the boys "giggle" each time they retell it!
  16. Watching our family and friends fall in love with our kids
  17. Passing my National Boards
  18. Discoving God's plan for our lives and how well HE provides for our needs when we follow his will.
  19. Spending time with family on various long and short vacations over the past year.
  20. The countless nights I have gone to bed with a slightly dorky smile (and sometimes a shout to "be quiet") while listening to the kids laugh and talk as they fall asleep.

I am so thankful for this most wonderful 2008!

I can't wait to see what God has planned for 2009!

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