A YEAR OF HEALING
I've no other way to sum up 2018, but perhaps call it our year of healing. We stayed extremely busy from getting our long time home in Grovetown fixed to sell, and sold; home schooling, working, Classical Conversations meetings, and just a lot of juggling trying to figure out what in the world our new normal would be like. God was good to us, and continues to be. He's been a great Provider when I'm unsure how we even survived except His hand in our lives. He's been our Comforter, and source of Peace. We are broken, but finding our way with the help of the Lord and His people. Thanks again for all the prayers and support you've showed our family in so many ways. It hasn't gone unnoticed, even if we are very behind on giving you thanks.
The following is a little glimpse of each child's year. They are each on different journeys, but my prayer is always they keep the Lord near.
Cindy: She is still working as a burn unit surgery nurse at Doctor's Hospital, and is doing a fantastic job. She bought a beautiful house with a pool this year. We were super excited for her about that. Rylie was 7th grade Class president at Augusta Christian, and played basketball. Jackson is a 4th grader at ACS, and enjoys football. I may be biased, but my grands are great!
John Russell and Lindsey: They are both at very busy times in their lives with work. John Russell traveled much with work, and spent many months in Savannah. Lindsey continues to work for a dermatologist, and working towards becoming a PA. They are busy, but doing well.
Nicholas and Lydia: Nicholas joined the Marines, and even loved boot camp! He went to Pensacola FL, then NC, and is now stationed in San Diego, CA. He's enjoying the cooler weather. Lydia was accepted in nursing school and doing great. They set a date for a wedding in April of 2019. We are so excited.
Timothy and Olivia: Timothy finished welding school with honors. (Of course, I had no idea until graduation.) He stayed busy with work, school, and his beautiful wife. Olivia continued with her horticulture studies. They are expecting a baby March/April of 2019. We are beyond thrilled!!
Praise: Praise moved in with Cindy this year to be closer to work and school. She is doing well, and works for Chicken Salad Chick. She traveled to California this year to visit a friend. She's grown to be a responsible young women in whom I'm very proud.
Michael: He did Classical Conversations for his junior year. He also played football in the fall. He loved it, and did well. He went to Jamaica for a summer mission trip, and he volunteers to work camps and VBS during the summer. He's been a big help to me this year being the oldest boy at home.
Emily: Emily also did volunteer work at VBS and the 5th and 6th grade retreat in the summer. She began Challenge A in Classical Conversations, and seems to enjoy Cartography and the reading (not writing) the literature, and doing Latin with me the most. She loves having company, playing outside, kayaking, and anything summer. She's grown taller, and continues to have a sweet spirit.
Christopher: The baby turned 9 this year. He was able to go to his first summer camp, and he loved it. He loves playing outside, kayaking, swimming, jumping on the trampoline, and reading. We all just love him.
Thanks for your friendship, keeping up with this Big Happy Family of mine, and all the prayers that have held us up these past few crazy years. Lots of love, Michelle
(Note: I have pictures for all these, but blogger is having trouble uploading them. To be added as soon as possible.)
The following is a little glimpse of each child's year. They are each on different journeys, but my prayer is always they keep the Lord near.
Cindy: She is still working as a burn unit surgery nurse at Doctor's Hospital, and is doing a fantastic job. She bought a beautiful house with a pool this year. We were super excited for her about that. Rylie was 7th grade Class president at Augusta Christian, and played basketball. Jackson is a 4th grader at ACS, and enjoys football. I may be biased, but my grands are great!
John Russell and Lindsey: They are both at very busy times in their lives with work. John Russell traveled much with work, and spent many months in Savannah. Lindsey continues to work for a dermatologist, and working towards becoming a PA. They are busy, but doing well.
Nicholas and Lydia: Nicholas joined the Marines, and even loved boot camp! He went to Pensacola FL, then NC, and is now stationed in San Diego, CA. He's enjoying the cooler weather. Lydia was accepted in nursing school and doing great. They set a date for a wedding in April of 2019. We are so excited.
Timothy and Olivia: Timothy finished welding school with honors. (Of course, I had no idea until graduation.) He stayed busy with work, school, and his beautiful wife. Olivia continued with her horticulture studies. They are expecting a baby March/April of 2019. We are beyond thrilled!!
Praise: Praise moved in with Cindy this year to be closer to work and school. She is doing well, and works for Chicken Salad Chick. She traveled to California this year to visit a friend. She's grown to be a responsible young women in whom I'm very proud.
Michael: He did Classical Conversations for his junior year. He also played football in the fall. He loved it, and did well. He went to Jamaica for a summer mission trip, and he volunteers to work camps and VBS during the summer. He's been a big help to me this year being the oldest boy at home.
Emily: Emily also did volunteer work at VBS and the 5th and 6th grade retreat in the summer. She began Challenge A in Classical Conversations, and seems to enjoy Cartography and the reading (not writing) the literature, and doing Latin with me the most. She loves having company, playing outside, kayaking, and anything summer. She's grown taller, and continues to have a sweet spirit.
Christopher: The baby turned 9 this year. He was able to go to his first summer camp, and he loved it. He loves playing outside, kayaking, swimming, jumping on the trampoline, and reading. We all just love him.
Thanks for your friendship, keeping up with this Big Happy Family of mine, and all the prayers that have held us up these past few crazy years. Lots of love, Michelle
(Note: I have pictures for all these, but blogger is having trouble uploading them. To be added as soon as possible.)
