happy one year to us

The Lord has done great things for us,

and we are glad.

psalm 126:3

Heavens, how have three hundred sixty-five days flown past?

God really has done amazing and wonderful things for us, and we are grateful.

After nearly two years of talking, tears, and much prayer, He brought us to a pasture on a slightly chilly day in March. Surrounded by sweet friends who traveled near and far, we vowed to have and to hold for God's glory. 

As I look back at our first year of married life, I'm overcome with thankfulness.

Thankful for my parents and other wise counsel who shared their time and life with us. Thankful for the gift of our momentary marriage. Thankful for the difficult trials and hard conversations that we've had and continue to have, and thankful for the sweet refinement it's brought. Thankful for the gift I have in David and how I am always learning to regard him as such. Thankful for the sweet Little Life God gave us; before getting married, we weren't sure how difficult it would be to have and keep a pregnancy but God showed us His faithfulness in spite of test results. Thankful for each circumstance that has taught us to rely on Him. Thankful that in the midst of uncertainties, we have a sure Foundation and Hope in Him. Thankful for His provision in our lives, from a place to live to the food we eat; it's all a gift. 

Every single thing in Life really does happen in His perfect way and His perfect timing.

We serve a great God who does great things.

[ all photos taken by our amazing friend and photographer, Christina Hastings ]