we spent last weekend on a retreat with our youth group. it was full of laughter, junk food, the outdoors, songs, games, and fun. it was also very cold. and speaking of junk food...despite my best efforts and a stash of healthy food that i brought along, for dinner one night our daughter ate cheetos, twizzlers, gummy worms, and cookies. probably her worst dinner ever. but one night's not going to kill her, and that's what we get for spending the weekend with teenagers.
my belly popped this weekend, and now it feels like all my insides are being squished upwards, because...well... they are.
we are headed out for thanksgiving this afternoon. it is sunny and cold here today, a good day for traveling.
this past year of our lives has been very difficult and often full of sorrow as we each lost a young parent to cancer within less than six months of each other. jeremy's family will be missing his mom at their thanksgiving table, and my family will be missing my dad. it was actually one year ago today that my dad passed away.
despite our loss, we have much to be thankful for.
- jeremy's mom and my dad are healed and are in the presence of jesus.
- we have hope of eternal life.
- we have a beautiful little girl who brightens our life every day and is healthy, smart, and joyful.
- we have another child who is growing inside of me.
- we love each other and love living life together.
- we have family and friends who love us.
- our needs are provided for.
- and the list could go on for a while actually...
have a happy thanksgiving celebration!
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