2009 - A Glance Back

The title of our blog, Our Abundant Life, seems appropriate when looking back at 2009. In two words I would definitely describe it as the year of abundant changes. In less than a week R accepted a position that would have us move across the state, A surprised us by arriving 11 days early and we started house hunting for our first home. Last May R and I did a personality test and ranked highest on BOTH of our tests was that neither of liked or handled change well. That is a true testimony that through God ALL things are possible. (I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me Phil 4:13). Despite our lack of ability or desire to accept or handle change, R and I laughed harder and more often then ever before and seemed to find more to enjoy in life than ever before. At times it seemed overwhelming with all the unknowns this year was filled with but looking back with each change came one blessing after another as R graduated from his Master's program and found a job, we welcomed A into our family, bought our first home and I was able to leave my job to stay home with A. Through all of the changes we had family and friends surrounding us with love, prayers, support and laughter. Thanks for making this year one of the best yet!

Here is a video clip of one of our very favorite memories of the year when A laughed for the first time. R was holding A and came into the bathroom while I was brushing my teeth and she started laughing at me. We quickly ran downstairs and grabbed the video camera (and phone cameras) to capture her first giggles.