At the beginning of the year we were on trip number 5 to NYC for another surgery with Cade. It was a very successful surgery, but scary as we watched Cade's eye bleed profusely within 3 hours out of surgery...scary, but the Lord was with us holding our hands and we were able to speak into the lives of another family going through a more difficult time with their child.. God is good! Cade progressed and his eye seems to be getting stronger..
We celebrated Cade's 2nd birthday in March and these are always special days as we thank the Lord for another year.. It was the movie "Cars" theme. He is growing up too fast!
Beach trips are always a blast and something Chris and I look forward to every summer..in fact we are looking forward to our trip in June!! We have been going to the beach with my family since I was in highschool..not going to do the calculations. This past year we were at Myrtle Beach-alot to do, but a very packed beach-not going back-but loved spending time with our family!
Chris and I also love going to Texas to visit his family. We stay for about two weeks and it is really the only time during the year we are able to visit with his entire family.. I enjoy the trip and now that Cade is getting older, I enjoy it even more! Very hot, but we love it!! We also eat at a place that is Chris' favorite-Bill Miller's-everyday..not kidding..everyday! I know Leah is laughing at that one!
In July, Chris and I purchased our first new home! Thank you Jesus!! It is something that we have wanted to do for some time, but financially it just wasn't possible for us.. The Lord really opened doors for us and provided us with a beautiful home and on top of that, wonderful neighbors who have become some of our greatest friends!
Cade began a new pre-school in August with me! Yeah!! I love having him on campus with me.. so convenient and so comforting knowing he is one building away.. His teachers love him and yes he has had his share of time-outs! We are still working on that..:(
In November, Chris' football team(Davidson Academy) won another state championship title-the 2nd in three years! Go Bears! He loves his job and the kids absolutely adore him-He is an amazing coach and teacher and hope that Cade one day will be able to play for his daddy!!
We have had an amazing year, and yes, we have had our ups and downs, but the one constant has been our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.. He has done the possible when it looked liked things were impossible. He has been our Provider, our Healer, our Comforter, our Sustainer,and our Hope! He has given us His mercy and grace many times! There were many times that I struggled with the unknown in regards to Cade and his medical condition, but that is when He became more evident to me-He became more strong in the midst of my weaknesses. All in all, Chris and I want everything we do, including Cade and his future-to reflect God's glory! We are so thankful for another year and for what the Lord has taught us. Our prayers are that we continue to seek His face and trust His promises in this new year, and that we are open and receptive to His call on our lives!
We love you all and are very thankful for each of you. Thank you for your constant prayers for Cade. We know the Lord is going to use him in a mighty way!!
Happy New Year!!
Not worthy, but HIS
carlee
1 comment:
great post ... you always encourage me and your journey w/ Cade has showed how strong your faith is ... You have always been grounded in Christ and your trust in Him ... Love ya .. Can't wait for dinner tomorrow night !!!
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