“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him.  So now I give him to the Lord.  For his whole life will be given over to the Lord.”  I Samuel 1:27 – 28 NIV

I recently converted some videos to DVD and going over the memories in just these short few years was heart-wrenching.  What a journey we’ve already been on in these years and in our many locations.  I’m excited to see what’s ahead, but reminded how I need to enjoy each day to the fullest because it goes so quickly.

I see what my children have accomplished in this year and during this time of deployment…..learning of other cultures, math skills going up to multiplication, reading classic literature (which is amazing for oldest’s age), science experiments, etc.  But more than anything is that I see them grow in their love and understanding.

They have made friends and have felt love for them.  My oldest has felt sad as we begin to depart this location…the first of these feelings for him.  And I’m grateful that he is learning to experience the good with the bad of life and learning to handle each side with grace, strength, wisdom and most importantly, love!