My husband and I started the year 2009 without any direction. There were many "what if's," but little certainty. Was my husband going to lose his job? Was his permanent residency status going to be corrected? Which would happen first? Will he be able to find another job in Kentucky, or would he have to look some where else? Will we still have health insurance long enough for the baby to be born?
Okay, I know what you are thinking. All of our problems are due to the economy, the decline in the banking institution, and well the government in general. Yes, on the surface that is all true, but sometimes God uses what affects us to get our attention or to put us on the path that He has chosen for us.
So where are we now from the beginning of the year?
First, our son Macen was born on March 11th. He is healthy and growing up before our eyes! He is almost as big as his big sister who is four years old!
Second, our daughter Emma Jeanne turned four this year. She also became a big sister this year which is something big when you are used to being the only one. So far so good! She has been a wonderful, loving big sister to Macen.
Third, my husband joined the Canadian Army in July and is almost done with all of his training. He completed basic training in November, and now he is waiting to start the last leg of his training before he is posted permanently somewhere.
Last, my children and I have semi-moved in with my in-laws in Toronto while Jon is finishing up his training.
So, we are a long cry from where we started at the beginning of 2009. We started the year off with worries and no direction, but we are ending the year with a new sense of purpose and a new direction. Even in the darkest hours, the Lord provides!
May this brief reflection only strengthen our faith in God. And in close, this is my final farewell to 2009!
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