We welcome you, 2010!

I already know that 2010 has great things in store for us. On March 20th, two families will become one, as my mom and Tom will be married. We couldn’t be more excited for them. We’re also very excited to welcome a new niece or nephew into the world in August! We have finally found a church that we feel called to be a part of, and will be joining as a family, and having Eli baptized. We’re working very diligently on becoming ‘debt free,’ and pray that we will finally see our hard work pay off by the summer! Goodbye large car payment, hello financial freedom! Sadly, my husband will miss his truck in a bad way. The Lord has opened so many doors for us, and has been ever so faithful.

2009 is a year that we will never forget. We experienced one of God’s greatest gifts here on earth. There’s nothing like holding your newborn baby for the very first time. He has changed our lives forever, and will continue to bless our lives with an unimaginable amount of joy. I pray that 2010 will be just as rewarding, and give us new reasons to smile each day.

This year I vow to… Love even stronger, laugh harder, make a difference in someone else’s life, hand it ALL over to God, worry less, and enjoy the little things in life.

Dan - You are mine, and I am yours. That in itself is enough to make 2010 a year that I will cherish forever. I thank God for each and every day that we’re given.

Eli – My sweet boy. You’re loved so deeply. Your contentment and glowing spirit keep us going. Your smile is so contagious. You’re going to do great things, I already know. I’m so excited to see what God has planned for you in the years to come.


If any of you are looking for families in need of prayer this year, here are a few that weigh heavy on my heart.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mcraekate/journal/1 - Precious 6 yr old girl with a massive brain tumor. This family is so dear, and so desperately praying for a cure.
http://www.therowefam.blogspot.com/ - Family who lost their baby girl at 2 days old.
http://www.bandssullivan.blogspot.com/ - Military family. Young mother lost her battle with cancer just 2 short weeks after giving birth to her first child.

I pray that 2010 will be even more wonderful than we could ever imagine! With these guys by my side, it's sure to be a great one!