On November 1, my little boy bluegrass, Fisher, turned eight.
That was another time entirely.
Pretty soon, the technology that fuels her birth announcement will fade with the memories they share... until then, you can view it here:
..our lives are madeIn these small hoursThese little wondersThese twists and turns of fateTime falls awayBut these small hoursThese small hours still remainAll of my regretWill wash away some howBut I cannot forgetThe way I feel right now...…
(from the page)
It is no secret to many of you that for the past few years our family has been 'Under Construction'. We have been blessed to watch God repair and heal what we broke. Many of you watched as we climbed the mountain to WinShape Retreat, beginning our best adventure yet. Some of you know it was truly just the beginning of a long journey and have watched as we fought through the mending that must be done. We know that the journey never ends and thank God for His faithfulness to finish the good work He started in us. It is His hand that guides and upholds us and from His hand we have receieved undeserved blessings, too many to count.
Riley Wren is one of those many blessings.
With her arrival comes the celebration of stepping from dark valleys into sunshine, the victory of reaching deep into scarred places and withdrawing handfuls of forgiveness, mercy and love. It is with great joy that we welcome this Little Bird into our nest. Our hearts spilling over with gratitude, we thank God for the grace He has poured over our lives.