Friends (and a few strangers) - you have been so encouraging to us! Over the past year - from making the decision to relocate, to selling 80% of what we owned, to flying across the Pacific, to resettling - YOU have given us the strength to proceed. Now, I know what some of you are already thinking, Shouldn't you rely on God for strength? Absolutely. And I can say with confidence that you, my friends, have been Christ to us.
At times we're antsy with adrenaline, or overflowing with energy from excitement. But there are times (and have been many over the past year) that look a little gloomy, or discouraging. It was in those moments that one of you has shown up. Maybe it was a letter, or a phone call. Maybe a package in the mail, or a card just to say you're thinking of us. Or an email, or a simple comment on the blog. Or a special treat for one of our children. From the depths of our hearts, we thank you.
Eric and I are both pledging to be better about thank you cards from here on out. So here's a public apology if you didn't receive a note back from us - we are so sorry. Our absenteeism should not communicate our level of appreciation. Just picture us a bit disorganized, sometimes treading water, and sometimes running without our feet hitting the ground.
In reality, your words have spoken to our hearts. We have saved emails and cards because they have been so encouraging, at just the right moments. Thank you for listening to the prompting of your spirit to send us words of encouragement. And to those of you reading this blog (isn't that everyone?) THANK YOU! We are honored to have a few followers.
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