Ready for a New Year

Hard to believe that another year has gone by. I wanted to take a moment and jot down some of the things from is year. Mainly so when I look back I can see the good and bad and how we have survived it all. This year has bee a year of change, challenges and loss. We started our year in OK and are now ending are year in NC. God was leading us to a new place. In most moves it is not clear to us why, but the longer we are in a place the more I can see how God is working. We sold our house in OK, even in a bad market we were able to walk away we a decent offer. We purchased a home 3 miles from the beach. So pretty much every day I get to see one of Gods most beautiful creations. I have to say when I am on that beach I feel so close to Him. I have a deeper understanding of just How great He is. My oldest brother lost his fight with brian cancer. This was the most heart breaking time of the year but realize now that with our move to NC it allowed us to be closer to the rest of my family and this has been good as we all work through this loss. Katie and Bree both started a new school and have adjusted well. They are making friends and LOVE being close to the beach and Nana and Papaw. We have found a new church home. Making new friends and getting involved. Even though this year has been full of new adventures, loss and challenges everything we have gone through has been to build our character in some way. There is a saying I heard the other day that I like " God won't save you from what He can perfect you through" so just know that when trails come you way God is using this In a big way to help perfect you. As the new year starts tomorrow take this verse to heart: " for I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and to not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 Happy New Year!