We have reached several milestones in our lives this month. None has gone by without notice…. and with much thanksgiving in our hearts.
Jan. 14….. FOURTEEN years since we made the big move from Alberta, land of the Oilers, to Phoenix, land of the Coyotes. The two hockey teams face off this Tuesday night here in Phoenix and we will be there. Oilers are doing so poorly this year, I can’t bring myself to wear the jersey. But Rick will…. and I’ll be sitting next to him.
Jan. 20…. my baby sister turned 40. That just means I’m closer to 50. Milestone… whatever.
(I made this cool t-shirt that says “Christy is 40… yippy!”)
Jan. 22…… Nora has been in her forever family for one month! It seems like so much longer than that! She is fitting in perfectly… unbelievably, really. She is such a happy little girl from the moment she wakes up… bringing pure joy to our home. We are thankful that God had us picked out for her years ago… as we prayed and waited. If I had made a list (which I partially did in my mind) of all the characteristics I hoped she would have that are similar to our family, I don’t think I would have listed all of the ones she came with! God knows what he’s doing, people, when he places orphans in families.
Jan. 23…. the end of the first week after Austin’s snowboarding accident. I am amazed once again at God’s healing hand and his creation of the body that heals itself! Austin’s face looks 90% better than it did seven days ago. We are so thankful that no bones were broken (a hairline nasal fracture does not count – no cast required!) and he’s doing okay mentally and physically. It could have been so much worse! Austin has an appointment in Feb. with the neuro-psychologist for baseline testing. I’m relieved that it is finally being done! Sadly, it took 6 (or 7?) concussions to get him into the office! Sheesh!
Thankfulness is leaking out of my heart today. What do you have to be thankful for?
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