As I look back on 2008, the blessings are abundant. A little over a year ago we packed up and moved to a new city, where we only knew one family, my husband was injured, heavily medicated and couldn’t drive, and we were mistakenly assigned a three bedroom house on base.
Now, a year later my husband has been completely healed, we have more friends than I could have ever imagined, a great church, wonderful neighbors, and a five bedroom home.
In January my grandfather passed away, and although I was saddened, I was tremendously thankful that 6 years earlier he decided to move across the country to live down the street from my parents. The great-grandfather that my children barely knew, became someone we saw several times a year. My children all have wonderful memories of their great-grandfather that would not have been possible had he not moved close to my parents.
A few months ago my husband was cleared for full duty and now is able to work, drive, and read, all things he couldn’t do for over a year! As if that wasn’t enough he was selected for promotion this summer, which means more opportunity and more responsibility. All of the doctors are a bit baffled by his recovery, although they think a combination of the medications and therapy played a significant role. We think the doctors and therapists did a great job and are thankful to God for his healing.
We arrived at a new church last year with a load of baggage and not a lot to give. We have been so blessed by everyone we have encountered since our first Sunday. We are excited that we are finally able to give a little back!
Finally, we are excited about the newest Happy Baby arriving Spring of 2009.
So much to be thankful for and so much to look forward to in 2009!
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What blessings! Thanks for sharing.
WOW! What a year!
It is so encouraging to hear of God’s miracles in other people’s lives! What a blessing to hear of His goodness to your and your family…and congrats on the new baby!
I am so encouraged by this post. I, too, wrote today on my post about being thankful of the midst of tough circumstances.
I pray that GOD will give you a time of respite as you bask in His love, your new church family, and your growing family.
Praise the Lord! Congratulations on the new baby.
What an encouragement you are to others. Congrats on your new addition coming in the spring. Have a wonderful week.
God is Good! His Hand has been at work in your family in a big way this year. Congratulations on all your many blessings.
It is so wonderful to see the way the Lord has seen y’all through these time. You are blessed indeed!
Oh what blessings !!! I am rejoicing for you all. (((HUGS)))
God is GOOD all the time , all the time God is GOOD.
I can wait to see a pic of your new gift from above. You are so blessed !! I wish I could have another. But believe it or not I am not too far away from grandkids. [0;
Blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
In Him <
-Mary
What a WONDERFUL thankful post!!
So I am in the dark here: how many children will your new blessing make you?
It’s amazing what all can happen in a year when we look back on it all. I’m so glad your husband is doing so well…God is so good.
I am so thankful for our friendship
God has blessed us in so many ways.. THANK YOU 
It’s obvious God comes first in your life. You will, indeed, be blessed! Have a wonderful and grateful Thanksgiving.
Truly inspirational. God bless.
When I think of God’s miracles, I definitely count your husband’s recovery on the list. You both have trusted in Him in all circumstances and your faith is well rewarded. Thanks for sharing your story with all of us…it’s so wonderful to see the Good Lord at work in your lives!
May 2009 be a year of joy and blessings for all of you!
Praise God for all that He has done with your family this year! I pray you have a wonderful next year with your new baby.
God truly has richly blessed you and me!
I wrote my Thanksgiving post last week – here’s wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
(I popped over from 5M4M)
Wow, what wonderful news about your husband, God is awesome!
I saw your header and had to find the post that would confirm what this picture implied.
I am SOOOOOOOOO jealous! You blessed woman of God. Yippy, yippy, yippy, yay!
WOW!
Love, Ernestine
P.S. Thank you for your comment about my family pictures.