Remembering...

One year ago today we received the biggest surprise and the biggest blessing of our lives.  A phone call encouraged us to go outside by the garage.  I was in a state of confusion by the strange circumstances...until I opened the door.  A huge pile of beautiful Christmas presents were stacked all around our door!  Now I was in a state of utter shock.  I called the girls and we carried them in together.  The excitement grew as Katie and Jess looked with wonder at all of the presents.  There was no shock to numb their blissful glee!

For those of you who don't know, at this time last year, Ryan had been without a paycheck for about 10 months.  Our friends and church family gave sacrificially and blessed us with an encouragement that I'm sure will be unparalled in our lives.  They gave us Christmas on Thanksgiving!  Even more than the generous gifts was the message spoken...you are not forgotten...you are seen, you are loved.  This Thanksgiving I want to say thank you again to our beloved friends and to Jesus, for the way He lavishly loves us and the way He never wants us to forget that His eyes and His heart are ever consumed with His children. 
He sees you and He loves you...
more than you can comprehend.

Happy Thanksgiving!