Happy New Year to all! We pray that all will be blessed and come to know God's Love over the next year!! I apologize for not being so good about keeping up on the blog over the past month...we all know how the holidays are!! ( I know...excuses, excuses!)
Over the past month we have had some trials. An old friend of ours, was killed in a car accident.
His name is Flip Kissinger. He was a Raleigh Fireman with John. Many of you may remember him and his Wife, Jill. They were in our wedding. Hannah was 11 months old when we got married. She is now 9 and Abbie, 3. We have really had to do some soul searching in dealing with this and realizing that no matter what we think....God's plan is perfect. Jill is doing amazingly well. She has turned 100% total faith to the Lord, a true example for us all. John and I both say it has made us focus on the important things in life....God and Family. Who cares if the house is not clean, dishes are done, or car is clean. We have mad a vow to be bold for the Lord! John's Mom fell and broke her leg 2 weeks before Christmas. She came through surgery great and was able to come home Christmas eve, a Blessing!! She is doing amazingly well considering that she can't put any weight on that leg for several more weeks. We are proud of her for being such a trooper!
Addi Layne had a WONDERFUL First CHRISTmas! It was so much fun! She had a blast opening her gifts. She got a stroller walker from Santa. She can be found daily taking Elmo for a ride around the house. She cackels the whole time...truly too cute! (As we say to ourselves the entire time....this is what it is all about!)
We have been so blessed in 2009. Addison Layne entered our lives and it will always have a special place in our hearts.
Flip..thank you for all you did for those around you, thank you for the memories! We will do our best to help Jill with your two Angels here on earth, as we are sure you are watching from above!
Lots of Love to you all! We hope to see you soon.
