Raising Arrows

February, where oh where did February go?! Ha, seems like I always say the month goes by too quickly, and maybe it's just because it was only 29 days instead of 31, but seriously, it was gone in a flash.  Let's see... what did we do?  Well, we took a trip to OH for a 3 day intensive training. The kids stayed with my folks in MI and we enjoyed learning and worshiping alongside new friends. The older 2 boys caught the flu bug and were quarantined to their bedroom for 4 days. Our pup caught some fleas and got a nice groom and bath! We called it his Spa Day. (and no worries, he is clean and clear of any buggy friends) We spent some time as a family in the woods. I spent a date morning with N at the nature center and library and got french fries at the end.  We began helping a small group called Barn Church on Sunday evenings... and the view is gorgeous but the people are the BEST! Tim & I had a date night "in" due to the flu running rampant in our community. We k...

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 ...