Giving Thanks

It is crazy to think about where we were just 1 year ago... Our lives have changed drastically in such a short period of time. 

A year ago we were living in Florida in a condo (our “own” house), the Mr. worked full time in the Marine Corps and the Mrs. had recently gone from 2 jobs to 1 job as she was 8 months pregnant! We had all the security and benefits that come from  life in the military... We frequently went out to eat, on weekend getaways, vacations, ect. We were comfortable and of course, happy… but not necessarily fulfilled =) 

So, after almost 2 years of prayer and discussion, we decided we wanted to take a different route. We had 6.5 years of marriage under our belts, were getting ready to start our family and we wanted to make some changes. We were still young enough to “start over” and truly follow our dreams. 

So now, here we are 1 year later... Our little family of 3, living in Texas, renting a small apartment and just barely squeaking by. The Mr. is pursuing his dream of a career in aviation and is truly happy at the end of the day. The Mrs. is living her dream of being a mommy and being present for every moment of Wyatt's "firsts." 

Sure, we've had to give up a lot.. Our “own” home, job security, fun cars/motorcycle, vacations, and luxuries such as cable (lol).. But we are together and happy and living life for the everyday, ordinary moments.

 We are on a journey and we are growing as individuals and as a family.... Our hearts are more grateful for the things we so often take for granted... food, shelter, health, family, time spent together. 

We are so thankful God gave us the faith and opportunity to go forward with our plans and for providing and being present each step of the way. We can’t see where He is leading us, but we know He is and look forward to His plans to unfold.

We have so many things to give thanks for this year, but here’s some top ones:

We could never put into words how thankful we are that God gave us Wyatt. He has made our lives so full of joy and we continue to be in awe that he is ours!

We could not be more thankful for our marriage and friendship. What a blessing to have a partner to live and enjoy life with <3

A big thanksgiving this year is that we were able to get rid of the house in Florida without going into foreclosure, what an answer to our prayer the whole situation was.

We are thankful that the Mr. is able to pursue aviation at an awesome flight school through the GI Bill, which also covers our basic needs while he is in school.

We are always so grateful for both of our families. We have such wonderful relationships with both sides of our families.. all the way to extended family, who support and love us so much.

We are thankful for our new home and church in Texas. We love our church so much… every week we are challenged in our faith and we have so many opportunities to serve and fellowship with other Christians.

And lastly, but most important, we are overwhelmed with thanksgiving that God would love us so much to send His son to die in our place so we can know we are spending our eternities in heaven. We are so far from perfect and so undeserving of His goodness, we struggle with fears and sometimes we doubt and worry and even question His plan… but our true joy lies in our salvation, in such a dark world we can truly rejoice knowing that is He is our only HOPE.

We will be spending the rest of the week with the Mr.’s family! To the Mrs.’s parents,brothers, sis-in-law and niece and nephew… we love you and will miss you this Thanksgiving!

 Happy Thanksgiving! 

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34