Kiddos baking 10 dozen cookies! Yummy!
It’s a brand spankin’ new year! This New Years’ Eve left me emotional… I felt like highlights of our year scrolled through my mind as midnight quickly approached. 2016 was filled with so much good, amazing kiddos, lots of family time, pond swimming, seventh, sixth, and first grades, friends, and good-old fashioned fun on the ranch. However, it was also a super duper rough year in a lot of ways too. We faced tough decisions with health, experienced incredible pain, and fought crazy hard to beat diseases that plagued our bodies. This last year was harder than I can tell you on our family, watching our kiddos experience fears like they have created such a deep hurt on my heart. Knowing that Cory would always be beside me was wonderful, yet seeing the toll it was taking on him… well, it took a toll on me. Knowing that my parents were fearful of what was happening with their daughter, son in law, and grands at any given time, and having them rush up to help at a moments’ notice… the list just goes on and on… So, while there was definitely good in 2016, it was time to close the door on last year and move onto this new year.
I’m thankful for 2016 because…
my husband loves me fiercely and leads our family tirelessly.
my three kiddos are fun, smart, caring, loving, love Jesus, and make me smile daily.
my parents, in-laws, siblings, grandparents have rallied around us in support and love.
our community has backed us with news stories, fund raising, and meals.
our hospital stay in Germany was 100% successful.
my doctor in Bend is so helpful and hasn’t given up on me yet.
my Savior has carried me through many times I couldn’t walk on my own.
What are you thankful for? When I really sit down and count my blessings there are sooooo many, and yes; they ALWAYS outweigh the ugly stuff even when it’s really, really bad!
Don’t forget to count your blessings and cling to the hope found in Jesus!
Sincerely, Dani
XO
I enjoy reading these. Our families thoughts are with you and your family.
Hey Scott! Thank you so much for reading along and thinking of us! We hope you three are well and loving Bend life!
You are both looking great. Trusting that 2017 will be the ‘corner turner’ and bless you both and your kids! Have a powerful 2017!
Thanks so much David! We are praying alongside you both too! Asking our Great and Mighty God to heal your body completely!
Love you Danielle thanks for the reminder!
Thanks Cass! Love you too!