I’m thankful for a lot of things: the gift of salvation, God’s provision and faithfulness, seasons, etc. One overwhelming theme, though, is my family. I have a terrific family.

• I was raised by parents who truly love the Lord and seek to follow Him, even if it makes us “weird.” (“For you are…a peculiar people…”) This is a tremendous blessing! As grandparents, we are confident that the things they teach our daughter, their granddaughter, are healthy and righteous. They support our decisions for our family, even when they don’t fully agree with us. All blessings!

• My mother-in-law loves the Lord, as well, and is also supportive of our family’s decisions.

• My husband seeks to honor God, and to lead us to obey Him. He works diligently to provide for us. He faithfully works, so I can stay home and care for our home and for Ariel. He is patient and understanding with me.

• Ariel has a sweet heart and an encouraging spirit. She is quick to seek forgiveness when she causes offense. She is also quick to stand up for what is right, even against “peer pressure.”

• And our newest blessing. 🙂 Our smallest one is expected to make his (?) appearance at the end of May or beginning of June.

[UPDATE: Welcome, Sophia!  Born June 4th.]