To My Dear Family and Friends

This past trip to the states was short and jam packed with things we had to do. Getting DS ready for college topped our list but also, we wanted to spend time with family and friends, get the kids ready for school/winter and prepare for the baby's arrival. We had 6 weeks to do it which in my book, wasn't near enough time but it got done. One thing I would like to say is thank you to all of my family and friends that we connected with this past time, as well as those we missed. We were truly blessed above all expectations - Keke was able to go to a Young Life camp and spend a week as a teenager having fun, Josh was able to attend a Vineyard conference with his father as well as get ready for college with the help of our church family, and I was able to prepare for this new addition to our family with an abundance of clothes, a new stroller and diaper bag complete with his name! I was floored when my mom's friends had a celebration of life party for me and I received a wonderful new bracelet to commemorate my baby's birth as well as being able to add charms to it. I was surprised to see old friends from our church and such at an impromptu baby shower. We were given a house to stay in Florida while we were there getting Josh ready for college thanks to my friend Tracy (as well as many breakfasts, dinners, laundry etc... the list goes on and on). We had good friends, Janette and Collin move us in a time of need to another house in the middle of a rain storm. My friends Liz and Freddie fed us and fixed my computer so it doesn't overheat anymore. I was able to experience the youth reach out to my son. I had lunch with an longtime friend and prayer warrior. While I know I have missed many people and haven't mentioned it all, don't think I have forgotten what you have done. Thank you for blessing me and my family. I know thank you isn't much but know that I love you and hope to see you all soon.