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Phew! Whoa! What a month. I mean it seemed like January has lasted 170 days! Yikes. It had a lot of unexpected and wild days. I think we saw more doctor's offices and waiting rooms in the last 4 weeks then we have in the last year. Oy! However, God has used each experience and wait to grow our faith and stretch our roots down deeper into Him. Without the hope of our Savior, I'm honestly not sure how I would have handled the craziness. Knowing He is in control at all times and in all circumstances gives me confidence and hope - and for that I am grateful for each weakness that was brought to our attention this month. 
Anywho... here's some of the month in photos! Praise God for answered prayers and AMAZING friends who take care of you and hold you up when you are weak. 

trying to avoid the flu while in the waiting room of the ER for Tim's heart 

Sunday morning sick days... marble runs, PBS kids, and pajamas 

the MP3 players have been a HUGE hit and enjoyed for many hours already 

prep for one of our trainings and the beginning of a new group 

how I felt through the month ...

GREAT NEWS! our chickens starting paying their keep!
Or at least four of them have... the others are still being free loaders 

Redid our fireplace area. Nice and cozy! 


This may just look like a lump of brush and sticks...
but this is a highly designed fort - fit with a garage area and guarded entrance  
We still made time for the special moments tho!
Birthday celebrations with friends! 


we made family crests one day in History!
It was fun to see what the kids chose for theirs 

school in pjs may have been a hit this month!
But hey the work got done!! :) 

puzzles bring the family together in the most amazing ways....

This kid is flying and really growing leaps and bounds in his reading!
He's enjoying the bible reader and notebook combo! And I'm enjoying watching him. 

One of our 411 trainings this month in Hickory, NC 

a lazy Friday night after a LONG week of ups and downs

SO incredibly encouraged by this Godly woman!!
Thankful for her time and words of love.  
NEW GLASSES! doesn't he look so handsome and grown up!?!?!


Kindergarten has got to be one of my favorite things to teach at home.
SO grateful to watch another child learn and grow 

just building fires and chatting the afternoon away 

Fairy play with my girl! 

one of my latest reads ... HIGHLY recommended! 

The All Day Gospel Conversatoins training!
God answered prayers and I was well enough to help and enjoy the company of many
like minded Christ followers! 

I really relied on the Word of God this month!
Memorizing scripture, and soaking in His promises each morning.
This one phrase got me through! 

Super impressed with this little mans' seek and find abilities!
Highlights doesn't stand a chance! 



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