Happy Birthday Isaiah

Cliche, but true, this year has gone by so fast. Isaiah is 1 today and he has taught me so much about being a mom. One of the biggest discoveries this past year was understanding love in a new way. As I sit in the rocking chair each night with Isaiah I am amazed at how deep my love is, it is different from my love for Clint or my parents. I never understood how much my own mom loved me till I became one, too. But this new love for my own son made me realize how limited my understanding is of God's love for me. What an honor it is to understand more how incredible God's love is. It is a joy to spend my days with an energetic, joyful and curious little guy. This past year has been quite an adventure. Isaiah fits in our smallest kitchen cupboard, not only does he fit in, but he crawls in head first and turns around, wow.

From Iowa City to St. Paul

Leaving Iowa City was difficult. Clint has lived in Iowa City for 8 years, which is the longest he has lived in any one place; I live there for five years. We have developed many wonderful friendships and created special memories, which made for many tears as we said goodbye and reminisced about how God abundantly provided for our spiritual, physical and relational needs the past five years. It is always so exciting to see God at work around us and I am grateful he allowed me to see his Glory in Iowa City.

Clint graduated in May and is now a doctor. I am grateful for and proud of his hard work as a student, husband and father. After graduation, we pack up our apartment and drove to Des Moines where we lived with my family for four days waiting to close on our new home in St. Paul. We had to wait four more days at my grandparents in Stillwater, MN, but we finally got to move in a week after we had planned.

With the many changes in our life the past month, Jeremiah 29:11 has encouraged me.
“For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord, “The plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you Hope and a Future.” Jeremiah 29:11

What an exciting adventure the past five years have been. I look forward to the one ahead!

More to come of our new home and trips to Branson and Florida.