But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. …
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Isaiah 9.1-2
This was a big year for our family. Elinor celebrated her first birthday in January and Mila was born in August! Iain turned 5 and Brian began teaching classes at Boise State University in addition to his work at Ambrose and as an elder at our church, All Saints PCA.
Top Ten Things We Thank God For This Year:
Iain put his faith in Jesus! We are so excited about this. He is interested in spiritual things, often starting conversations with us about God.
Brian's work at Boise State. Not only is this an excellent career-builder and encouragement for him professionally, but this was also a means of God's provision for our growing family.
Mila's safe and healthy birth. Our third child is such a rich blessing to this formerly barren family. It is beyond our ability to comprehend it, but we are so thankful for our sweet, snuggly, smiley daughter.
The beginning of God's work in our two daughter's lives. Nora has learned Jesus Loves Me, the Doxology, and Silent Night along with several catechism questions, and understands the story of the Fall. We had the privilege of baptizing Mila.
Despite the distance from our family in Florida, we were able to see Auntie Kathryn, Nana Douglas and Grandma Thomas over the past year.
Our 10th Wedding Anniversary. We are thankful that by God's grace what was joined together has not been split asunder, and that we have grown together in the Lord this past decade.
During my difficult pregnancy with Mila, our church family was so wonderfully supportive and helpful, bringing meals, doing shopping, watching Iain and Nora, and many other things. Thank you for your help and love church family!
That I am strong and healthy again. It is so awesome to be able to walk!
In these difficult economic times, we are so thankful for Brian's employment and for our home, as so many people are have lost both of those things this year.
That Brian has the opportunity in the coming year to begin studying again at Knox Seminary.
Prayer Requests for 2012:
Brian: For grace in balancing family, church, school, university, and study.
Jordan: For a continued sense of calling and contentment as I mother.
Iain: That he would grow in faith and never turn away from his heavenly Father.
Elinor: For her salvation and that she would learn cheerful obedience.
Mila: For her salvation and that her blocked tear duct would clear itself.
For those of you who are interested, here are the websites for our church and school:
http://www.theambroseschool.org/
We would love to pray for you too. Please e-mail or call us with your prayer requests.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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