Yet with everything that's gone wrong there has always been blessings waiting for us at the end of the trial. I have grown so much spiritually this year and would not trade the things I have learned and experienced for anything in the world.
I know without a shadow of a doubt that God lives. That He loves me and my family and that He truly watches out for us. I have also had to learn that no matter how many prayers I pray or tears I cry Heavenly Father has His own timing. He knows what I need when I need it and He knows when it is time for me to learn lessons in this life. Like patience...oh how I loathe that word.
We have the most amazing people surrounding us in our lives. Whether they are friends or family or friends that are as close as family we are loved beyond comprehension.
Karl achieved his childhood dream of becoming a police officer this year. He was given the opportunity to quit the mortgage business (HOOOOORAY!!!) and now works full time for our little town's PD. He loves it and we are beyond thankful for steady income, health insurance and paid vacation.
I am working four days a week at the best job in the world. I would LOVE to be home with my babies but I have an amazing job so it makes the unchangeable situation easier. My boss is my neighbor and one of my closest friends. I appreciate her and her husband so much! We work in a tiny town and have amazing patients that we love. I have to say that living in a small rural community is the best. I love it!
Karter is so big! He is in kindergarten and has a question for everything and if he doesn't have one it's because he has two. Some things that come out of his mouth are quite surprising. Some land him a spot in time out and others make us laugh at how his six year old brain thinks. He is a fairly sensitive kid. He loves his little girl cousins and has asked for a sister. He told Marissa that he wished Hollis was his baby.
Hudson is four and is so naughty. Only he's sneaky about it. He quietly causes trouble and sits back and watches while everyone else gets in trouble for his actions. Little turkey. He has started to notice that he isn't as tall as the other kids his age so now we have to watch what we say to him. He doesn't like to be told that he is little. Although it's only in height. He still has something about him that draws people to him. I hope that he never looses that sweetness about him.
I may possibly make a blog comeback or I may go another year with nothing. We will wait and let it be a surprise.
And because posts are boring without pictures and I have been on a picture taking vacation for the last year I've decided to include a pic that my cute, single, successful brother just sent me. Just sayin...
Thanks to all the troops and their families who are overseas and here at home serving our wonderful country.
