Time Flies

Family picture at the wedding

The last few months seem like a blur as I look over the time since I have written.  My conclusion of this span of time?  We are blessed.  So blessed.

Our family has been sick with various conditions ranging from Bronchitis to the common cold and flu.  It has hit all of us and seems at this moment to be rotating once again.  However, nothing serious and we have insurance to care for any needs that needs medical attention.  We are blessed.

We welcomed a new Brother-In-Law into the Reed family in November.  We are blessed, and, his wife is much more so!  It was a beautiful wedding, of which, the boys had the opportunity to participate.  Adorable!

Hunter and Keller blowing bubbles at the wedding

Our church continues to be an incredible ministry to our family.  We are so thankful that we are here in Grand Rapids and able to benefit from their programs.  The boys both fully enjoy their classes and are looking forward to the fall when both boys will be involved in “Kid’s Kove” when Keller moves up to their Kindergarten.  They will be in separate rooms, but able to participate in the same programs they have for these ages.  Justin and I are immensely “filled up” through our worship service and the actual preaching that we attend on Sunday mornings.  Soon, we may become involved in a Short Circle or Small Group which focuses on us as parents of young children.

Last fall Justin was able to attend the Men’s Retreat that Mars Hill sponsors.  This year we are hoping that I am able to attend the Women’s Retreat that they also sponsor.  On Justin’s trip he met many men that have become good friends to him and has also have the opportunity since that time to meet with them individually and as couples.  I am hoping for a similar experience, but going in knowing that God already has it planned out for me.

The last 6 months or so (I have lost count!) our family has given up pork and have gone mostly vegetarian.  It has been so much fun for me to experiment with these types of meals and other ways for us to eat healthy.  Another aspect to us being healthy is exercise.  And, that of which, has been lacking.  So, we are very excited to receive an item to aid in this – a treadmill.  Our hope is that we can get the exercise we need while remaining at home and maximizing the time we have as a family.  Justin’s schedule at work varies a few days a week in which he is working a bit later or going in earlier and our family time suffers.  With family time being the most important factor of our family life, that is significant. So, we are excited to be in the physical shape that God created us to be in and eating right for that same goal while still having time together.

The boys are doing well in their schooling.  Hunter is in 1st Grade and Keller is in Kindergarten (in Keller’s schooling he is at least, at church the ages were so that we decided to keep him with his friends).  They are both enjoying reading and expanding on it more this year.  Their real motivation is that when they can read they can learn more on their own instead of me preaching it to them!  Whatever it takes, right?!  Also, last Fall I decided it was time for Hunter to ride his bike.  So, within 10 minutes he was riding like had for a year already! I guess he was ready!  Within a few days Keller decided he was ready and with some practice he was riding within a few days.  They like the thought of those milestones being under their belt!

Of course, our life fills the cracks in my update and has resulted in a busy life as of late.  But, again, we are so blessed.  I hope this finds you well and knowing that God’s grace goes far beyond our understanding and comprehension.

Grace and peace to you.

 

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~ by movetojoy on January 25, 2011.