Happy New Year friends and family!!!
The holidays have once again came and went in a whirlwind it seems like. We got our tree taken down earlier this week, and all the Christmas decor is back in storage for another year. :( Except of course a few 'snowmen' and winter decor I will leave up for another month or so.
We are slowly trying to get our house back "in order". If that is ever possible.
Before the year goes any further though.......I wanted to reminence about 2008.....
In 2008, these events took place in our family......
-We started off the year, on a not-so-good note, with taking Isaiah to the allergist. After a Christmas Eve incident in 07, and an ER visit, we discovered, like his big sister, that he too, has peanut allergies. :(
-In the beginning of the year, Jan/Feb timeframe, Lilly had a speech screening with a speech pathologist. This is the beginning of monthly visits for Lilly, working with her on her speech, and in turn, getting her accepted in to a special preschool for her speech.
-Isaiah turned the big TWO in March, and we have seen some "terrible two syndrome" come out in him like thunder. On the upside, we have also witnessed some incredibly sweet, adorable moments with him.
-In April I attended a National Girls Ministries conference in Springfield with a group of ladies from our church. Tons of fun!
-In May, Jeremy and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary. :) Our awesome family watched the kids for the weekend, while Jer and I had dinner here in town and went to the theatre and had some quiet time, without the kids. :)
-Around this time, our family hit a few bumps in the road. It actually felt more like mountains. After some problems with Jeremy's grandma's health, we discover that she has cancer in her liver. She begins a looooooong process of chemo and all the junk that goes along with it. :( It has upset our whole family, and rocked our world upside down. How precious our time with loved ones are!!! Grandma is the glue and foundation to the Haines family. seriously. She is no longer taking chemo. It has made her too weak. She has not been out much, except to visit the drs. She is weak and tires easily. Please continue to pray for Grandma H! We would all appreciate it!
-The summetime included lots of activities, such as MOPS spa night, ABF class dinner and mini golf, visiting the dairy farm, going to the KC Zoo, hosting scrapbook gathering at my house, BBQ's, swimming at my parents house, and attending many birthday and anniversary celebrations.
-The end of August, (Aug 19th to be exact) marks a big day for this mommy and her little girl. Lilly started preschool and rode the school bus to school for the first time! It was a success!
-Labor day weekend, we attended Jer's side of the family's annual labor day reunion at Pomme de Terre lake. Lots of fun. Bittersweet though, because that meant summer was officially 'over'.
-September, brought in fall, which meant ladies bible studies kicked up again at church, harvest tea parties, birthday celebrations and much more.
-In October, was Jer's birthday, and he also took another quick trip to Mexico City, right before our family vacation to St Louis to visit some friends. That was lots of fun - but it was over much too quickly.
- November was Lilly's birthday - she turned 4! We had a fun, outdoor, hayride/bonfire type party for her this year at my parents house. Lots of fun - and perfect weather!
- After that, it quickly became Thanksgiving, then Christmas........then New year, and here we are. January 1, 2009. The Lord has been good, and blessed us this year. We have seen his hand at work upon our family, time and time again throughout the year. We give Him all the glory and praise. We serve an amazing God. And look forward to serving Him in the year to come. Only the Lord knows what is in store for our family for 2009.
I pray the Lord richly blesses you and your family in the coming year. It is easy to remember Jesus during the Christmas and holiday season. Let's not forget Him the other 11 months as well.
God is good......all the time!!!! And all the time......God is good!!!!!
