2013...an INTENTIONAL year for me

This year I want to be intentional. Intentional with loving and serving my God. Intentional as a Christian, as a wife, as a mother, as a friend, as a daughter and a granddaughter, as a sister, as a cousin, as an auntie, as an in-law. I love and cherish every relationship I have. And I want you all to know that. Life is c-r-a-z-y with four kids. I am so overwhelmed most of the time but I absolutely love it. And only God knows what the future holds for me as far as our family of 6 is concerned. As of now I have a BIG job in front of me. And that is balancing and prioritizing my life. I pretty much have no phone life. Partially because if the conversation is longer than a few minutes one of the 5 kids in my house will surely need something. And I get horrible reception in my house. So I have to sit perched in the front window sill. Not practical for me, at all. So then, you ask, how do I plan on cultivating all of these relationships and do my normal everyday life? That is a great question! And... I have no idea really. God obviously needs to be very first. I think if I can prioritize things and find a healthy balance, with prayer and time it will fall into place. Maybe? So, as 2013 takes off at the high speed it is already going, keep me in your prayers as I keep you in mine. And please have a little grace with me? I love each of you and am SO excited to see what the Lord has in store for all of us his year! xoxo

2012 reflected...

Jan-June

Normal family life going on. Some ups and downs as expected.

July

Moved to Hayden, Idaho

August

Thomas lost job

September

Birth of beautiful Ella Mae

October

Trying to figure out God's plan for us

November

Thomas lands a new job

December

We move again, to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Got to make a quick and full trip to western Washington, finally

Quite an eventful 2nd half of the year! So very thankful for God's provision and supportive family and friends. Seriously don't know what we would have done with out each of your sacrificial help with gifts of money, food, time and prayers. God taught me a LOT during that period of time. And looking back I am so thankful for trials where we can learn to rely on God and grow closer with Him!