December 29, 2010

thanks kids

as this 365 photo blog comes to a close i would be 

amiss if i didn't thank our kids.

 leaving them in canada was not easy,trite thing for us

and as well it was not easy for them to not have parents nearby

so thanks

david

emily 

mattie

for letting us go...

we recognize it is a sacrifice to not have us near by you

you have given up many things...

like not being able to pop over for dinners whenever you want

like having to move into new apartments without our physical help

like not having a "mom baked" birthday cake in 2 years

like having to skype christmas instead of having me fuss over you like i usually do

like not being able to have a car to drive

like not being able to talk to us on the phone whenever you want

like not being able to watch movies together

like not being able to have a place to do laundry for FREE

like graciously giving up all your 'stuff' when we sold everything in the container

like not having a home to go to on the holidays

we recognize all of this and more

and we say THANK YOU

we love you,

daily pray for you,

and believe that just as He has unfolded a marvelous plan for us

that the same will be for each of you

and that each of you can say

'it is well with my soul'

(thanks for that painting david)

sending a "larger than usual" dose of LOVE your way today.

xoxoxox