The Downpour Continues...

So, another year was here and gone, and I always like to be able to look back on each year, and be like ... "YOu remember 2008 - that was the year we _____..."

I was sitting here thinking about 2008, trying to sum it up in a sentence or less, and I am having the hardest time doing so...So many memorable things have happened this year, however, there have been a few that have really left an impression...

My marriage has been tested like never before, not by dishonesty or infidelity, but by the trials of life. I am very encouraged that my husband and I have fought through every one of them, hand in hand, pulling each other to the surface with even more help from God...This is going to be a good marriage year. Kenny has really been making a conscious effort to be more affectionate and thoughtful, and I am already noticing. I have been working on being more respectful and less critical. We have been taking the steps to spend more shoulder-to-shoulder time together, as well as taking time out of our busy lives to just be together, in each others arms...It's amazing how the struggles of life disappear when you are in your life partner's arms!

This has been a phenomenal year to watch my kids grow...McKayla has been working so hard at developing her sweet friendships and being a "peace builder" at school. And Korban has been growing and changing daily as he learns from his teachers and classmates at school, always coming home with a song to sing or a story to tell. They truly warm my soul, and I have been working hard on teaching their open hearts about Jesus and his love, and trying to gently guide them in the way He would like for me to.

This past year has been a blessed struggle for me, as the most signifigant event has been watching and engaging in the fight of her life...FOR her life...my mother-in-law has been engaged in. She has taught me so much this year, but most of all, to stop wishing I could change my world and JUST DO IT! Tami, I love and respect you...and your sweet advice and strong resolve...

I may not be able to stop the downpour, but I will hold your hand and walk with you in the rain!

Sending all my love and hugs to my friends for the new year!

K