Happy New Year

Happy New Year's!!! Did I really just say that? I feel like we zoomed right thru 2011. Jeremy and I were reflecting on 2011 this morning on the way to church. After I made the comment that it kind of stunk, Jeremy brought something up before I could. The first part of the year kind of stunk aside from a really awesome vacation that we had to the beach while celebrating our 5 year anniversary! The last part of the year is where we began getting our lives together and turning our life back over to God. And then we made the big decision to move to Memphis and do God's work for a change. Things aren't always peachy but as the Bible says, "My brethern, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." James 1:2-3 And God sure knows I need patience! And we have went thru our trials as have most everybody else. I am looking forward to the New Year, we have lots of exciting things to come. I am sad at the same time, just because we are moving away from everything we have ever known. But I know this is where God wants us to be and that He will take care of us every step of the way. Sometimes it takes a pep talk with Him or somebody else for me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Selling our house, raising our support and packing is at the top of the list of the getting to that light. Even though it will be strange living in a new place, we will have each other and God will always be right by our sides. I hope everybody reflects on their lives. I know there have been several sad tragedies in Giles County and God will never give these families more than they can handle. Sometimes turning to Him and getting your life back on track is the only way to make it thru the difficult and trying times. I know for me, that's what it took! I didn't have a tragedy but I was dealing with my own issues.  We will still have trials and temptations, that's just life. The devil will come after you harder after you turn your life to God, but we have to keep him away and draw closer to God. I hope you all have enjoyed all the time off from the holidays and I wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR and pray that you all have a great year! God Bless!!