The end of absence

Sorry for the lack of posts. Life interceeded, 'nuff said!

So to update:
1: work continues to be an integral part of my life. It has been a combination of therapy and stress. My clients make life possible some days and challenging on other days. It has been great to share about eternal families and the gospel with them when they ask how come Mark and I are coping so well.
2: Mark is working hard this year in school. He is doing really well and I am so proud to help and support him whenever I can. He is my strength. I don't even want to contemplate what life would be without him.
3: Mark's sister, Deanna, had her baby 8 weeks early, and we are all thankful that Jacob is happy, healthy, and (holy crap!) is chunky! She is adjusting to life with 5 boys.
4: My sister in law, Chantel, is 4 weeks away from her own new arrival. We are so excited for this new baby girl to show up and join our family. When she comes, there will be a tie between the boy and girl grandchildren on our side of the family. She will also be the first girl born in our family in 6 years.


I think that this covers most of the changes in our lives. I am sure that I missed some of them. I am so excited for this new year and for all of the opportunities that come with it. This last year was really challenging physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually. I continue to be amazed at the grace of our Heavenly Father. The sacrifice of Christ saves me when I am rife with doubt and fear for the future. I am grateful for the life that I have been given, trials and all.

I am also grateful for friends who take to time to comfort, even when it is in the middle of a busy Sunday (thanks Donna, Sachie, Amy, and Sharon). Today was a hard day, 6 months to the day, but when I think of it in the eternal perspective, I remember that it is a drop in the bucket.

On a different note: stay tuned for treadmill stories! You haven't lived until you have seen Jess running!