Failure.
In a sense that is what come to mind when I think of my blog. My hope and expectation was to journal/scrapbook through out family's life, both to record events for us and to allow far away family/friends to feel part of our lives. Not so we and others will look to our little family in a tiny place in a small spot in history - but that we (and those we love) would be pointed to the faithfulness and mercy of our great God. Stones (stories) of rememberance as we consider God's unfailing grace in our lives.
So, despite my failures and inspite of my failures, I again rely upon the One who gives grace upon grace.
Remembering 2012 (not in any particular order)
Brought a new baby girl in April, Miriam Eve. Her winsome personality and contagious smiles make each us feel like her favorite.
A new teenager, or young man. Joshua David continues to grow in wisdom and stature and we are thankful for his strong mind and faith. He is also sporting a new smile (ouch, braces) and a new look (contacts).
Two years in our country home on the farm. :) Love it.
Jonathan Samuel lost his dog, Poppet to a car accident and goat, Tebow to Thanksgiving dinner. Gained a surprise puppy, Jakie. Jonathan is our handy-man and animal rangler.
The kitchen was officially completed with the wood floors going in!!! Yippee.
A new project was started - adding a bathroom for the boys. Nine kids in one bathroom is a little crowded. Especially with six being girls:). Fortunately, Miriam shares her time with Sarah Abigail, who continues to be the oldest and guinea pig of the home:).
A short, but fun cruise in January for Paul and Amy and two other couples. A great start to 20th year of marriage...celebrated 12-20-12.
Took my grandfather, Alfred Lee Roy Keller home on November 29, 2012. He was 98 and a godly patriarch of the family.
A new driver, Sarah Abigail completed driver's education and is pursuing her permit and license. I am very excited to add a driver to the family, but know this will bring a deeper reliance on God's sovereign control.
A new all-star, Rebekah Ruth was able to play team soccer this year (yes, the kids have to rotate who gets to participate in extracurricular activities). She loved playing with Fresno Christian and even made it onto the All-Star team.
Eleven years of full-time ministry at Riverpark Bible Church, Paul continues to be excited at how the Lord is working and growing in the lives of His children there. His love for young adults continues, but is joined with discipling high school men, young families, and shepherding the flocks/sunday school classes.
A switch of bedrooms, again! Joseph Daniel moved out of his crib and into the little kids room with Jael Leah and Naomi Deborah. Sarah moved in with Miriam. Hannah Esther made the big move up to bunk with Bekah! the older boys continue to room in the garage waiting for the bathroom to be completed so we can get to the next project - their digs!
Naomi Deborah got a bike and took off and hasn't stopped yet! She loves zooming around the driveway (with her helmet).
The preschool Christmas program - always a favorite. Memory this year was Joey walking to the front with the other wise men with his diaper stuck to the bottom of his costume! Jael made a lovely angel:).
The completion of RESOLVED, a conference our family has enjoyed participating in for 8 years.
Again, we remember to celebrate the goodness of God. He is good and He does good!
Happy New Year!
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