As I look back on 2008, the blessings are abundant. A little over a year ago we packed up and moved to a new city, where we only knew one family, my husband was injured, heavily medicated and couldn’t drive, and we were mistakenly assigned a three bedroom house on base.
Now, a year later my husband has been completely healed, we have more friends than I could have ever imagined, a great church, wonderful neighbors, and a five bedroom home.
In January my grandfather passed away, and although I was saddened, I was tremendously thankful that 6 years earlier he decided to move across the country to live down the street from my parents. The great-grandfather that my children barely knew, became someone we saw several times a year. My children all have wonderful memories of their great-grandfather that would not have been possible had he not moved close to my parents.
A few months ago my husband was cleared for full duty and now is able to work, drive, and read, all things he couldn’t do for over a year! As if that wasn’t enough he was selected for promotion this summer, which means more opportunity and more responsibility. All of the doctors are a bit baffled by his recovery, although they think a combination of the medications and therapy played a significant role. We think the doctors and therapists did a great job and are thankful to God for his healing.
We arrived at a new church last year with a load of baggage and not a lot to give. We have been so blessed by everyone we have encountered since our first Sunday. We are excited that we are finally able to give a little back!
Finally, we are excited about the newest Happy Baby arriving Spring of 2009.
So much to be thankful for and so much to look forward to in 2009!
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