Happy 2013! I hope this post finds everyone well and that you had an enjoyable holiday season.
Chris and I have had a busy few months. To start, his scan was moved to mid January. We aren't sure why, other than it was God's will. December was a busy, hectic month and I think God knew that adding a scan to our plate was just too much.
We celebrated our first anniversary with a romantic weekend in NYC! My beautiful New York friend, Morgan, and her husband Mike, kindly took our tourist selves all over the city. When they released us to our own devices, we saw A Christmas Story on Broadway. It was a wonderful way to celebrate a rollercoaster first year of marriage. Sometimes I feel like we've been married much longer. Chris and I have done a lot of living in the two and a half years we've been together.
Chris and I both enjoy the holidays. We had a lot of fun decorating and getting our house ready for the festivities. Thanksgiving was spent in Niagara Falls. This year has put life in perspective, there were many things to be thankful for. I'm so very thankful that God chose me to be Christopher's wife. I couldn't ask for a more perfect partner. We've definitely lived through the "in sickness" and "in bad" portion of our vows. We look forward to experiencing health and good times together!
December was a bit of a whirlwind. As most know, Christopher's grandfather passed away before Christmas. Although we were so sad that he left this earth, we know we have an additional angel watching over us from heaven. He was an absolutely wonderful man. I'm honored that I was able to call him Grandpa.
To end 2012 on a happier note, we added a new family member to our Niver family. We picked up a puppy the day after Christmas! Stella is an adorable Irish Terrier. She is very busy, but has brought Chris, Sophie (our yorkie terrier) and I some much needed joy.
We happily said good bye to 2012 and are embracing 2013. Thank you for your continued prayers and support! We know you'll be in our hearts in a couple of weeks as we go back to Roswell for our next scan.
With much love,
Teresa xoxo
Happy New Year to you both. So happy we could be a small part of your Christmas celebration. I started the New Year with prayers for you both.
ReplyDeleteI read a quote by Rumi -
“Sorrow prepares you for joy. It violently sweeps everything out of your house, so that new joy can find space to enter. It shakes the yellow leaves from the bough of your heart, so that fresh, green leaves can grow in their place. It pulls up the rotten roots, so that new roots hidden beneath have room to grow. Whatever sorrow shakes from your heart, far better things will take their place.”
I though of how that fits you. For you both seemed to be filling each other with joy and not the clutter of everyday life or your unplanned challenges. The best part of it is that when you focus on each other as you two have done there is always room for more joy!
Take care and God Bless!