Well what was 2007 like? In a word it would have to be said to be a year of TRANSITION.
Justin graduated from High School and started his first semester of College. He has settled into life as a College student and done so well his first semester. We couldn't be more proud. He's dating Blakely and has truly grown to not just in stature but in his spiritual life as well. I love it when he challenges me in the things of God and asks me about my quiet time. He's had his challenges though- 2 accidents in his new car that weren't is fault was at times very disheartening. Trying to learn how to balance fun with study times was a bit of a challenge at first but all in all he's shown real maturity. Dwayne and I can see how Justin has grown and how his talents and giftings are being used in his life and in the life of others.
Joshua brought in 2007 with the joy of going off to Washington D.C. as an intern. He loved it and excelled and realized how much he loved being in the world of politics. He met so many people of importance and earned the right to speak and ask questions of those in High Office. It is remarkable to see how Josh has grown to be a Gentleman in his own right. He moved off campus at the start of this fall semester and is totally self sufficient. He's working a job and going to school and paying his own bills. He's had his struggles and his victories along the way as well. All of which is part of learning how to budget your money and make those tough decisions about what is next in life. Dwayne and I have enjoyed watching him move through these stages. His passion for music is growing as well and it will be neat to see what the Lord chooses to do with all of Josh's talents.
Kayla started school in Auburn and began getting into the routine of High school life. She really missed her friendships and the connections she had back in Thailand. I think that was a bit harder on her than she first thought it would be. Friends who are a bit more deep and have a bit more aware of life beyond themselves. It has been a good year for her though over all. She is dating Nick who is a bit older than her but Dwayne and I both really like him and love that he's such a good ole southern gentleman. She is also at the place where she is sending out applications to colleges and thinking about her future. She's been accepted to Embry - Riddle an aeronautical engineering school that specializes in flight training and aeronautical engineering. It's no small thing to get accepted but she's just not sure if she really wants to pursue that career choice. So as the Lord begins to lead her it is exciting for us to see her seek the Lord and counsel of others to make a decision. We are proud of how she has adjusted and seeks to do well in her academics. As with the boys we can't wait to see how the Lord uses her in the life He has for her!
This year we headed home to the States for some much needed time of rest and reflection. Dwayne has been supportive in allowing me to pursue my Nursing Degree. For me though- I am torn between the " Alter and the Door" . It's not that I don't want to do what the Lord is calling me to do it's that I feel torn between the options before me. Still I seek the Lord to give some conformation. As each day passes I feel He is slowly revealing HIS plans for us. I have to trust that as we move forward with what we think is His plan that He will direct us as we step out in Faith and Trust in Him. This is very comforting -
Last year we were in Thailand and thinking we would be in Asia one more year - however that changed very quickly in May - with in a month we were packing out the house, moving to China and I was on my way back to the states to settle the kids in for College and get Kayla registered for High school. It was a hectic summer full of separation and lots of travel for our family. The fall brought more travel and lots more separation for our family. Dwayne and I celebrated our 20th year wedding anniversary in October and November brought some much needed family time and fellowship with friends. December has been full of separation yet again and then reunion. Today it's December 22, 2007 and I am sitting next to my beloved, Kayla is fast asleep , the boys are at their friends house recovering from fun and late nights.
In just a few more days we will be in Florida with family we haven't seen all year and will be back in Auburn to bring in the new year.
I can't even believe we are already looking into the New year and
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