It was a breath of fresh air when the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2011. After losing David in 2010, I needed new hope, and I prayed that the new year would bring it.
January brought us a southern snow storm. We had so much fun being housebound and playing in the snow for 5 whole days!
February gave us news that we were expecting another baby. We were incredibly excited about this blessing, but at times, afraid to hope again.
March was a celebration of David's birthday, and a beautiful tribute to the tremendous impact of David Nathaniel's life.
April was a season of Lent and learning to trust again.
May delivered the report that our baby GIRL was healthy and strong! Oh what glorious news!
June was the month that Benjamin celebrated his spiritual birthday, and Tommy and I rejoiced in God's faithfulness.
July was filled with birthdays and summer fun.
August ushered in family vacation and Caleb's first trip to the ocean.
September was the month of Esther's birth. What a glorious gift she has been to our family!
The first day of October was the day that we brought our baby girl home from the hospital and remembered our David Nathaniel.
November was month #2 of LOVING life with our new gift.
December was the month that I officially became a stay-at-home-mommy. What a blessing and a challenge this has been for me.
I pray that 2012 will continue to bring new levels of growth, healing and joy; however, I cannot say goodbye to 2011 without taking a moment to thank each one of you who visit, subscribe, read and comment on my blog. It means more than you know.
And finally, I would like to publicly thank my Heavenly Father for the abundant grace that He has shown to us. I look forward to seeing what the new year holds and what He will do in 2012.
