Hallelujah! Another year has come, and we are rejoicing in the blessing of the Lord, and His abundant goodness towards us, and all His saints!
Sarah and I think back on last year's events, and are amazed at how the Lord has led us, and how wonderfully He has provided for us. What the Lord has done for us, we can not tell it all (this is what we were singing this morning)!
He gave us a beautiful baby boy, whom we love beyond words, and are so excited to see his progress day by day, which is far greater than we expected. Wow, little did we know all that the Lord would teach us through him (although we know this is just the beginning), and all the joys he would bring to our hearts, in soooooo many ways!
He kept us in our lovely home, which is our favorite little spot in the world.
He gave us a cozy pellet stove which Daddy learned how to install with the help of kind friends and neighbors.
He grew Sarah and I closer together (although it is hard to believe that we could be closer than we already were, in our estimation).
He gave us a special thanksgiving day with part of our family.
He kept an abundant supply of food on our table and in our cupboards, regardless of how slim the finances looked.
He kept daddy safe in an accident, where both vehicles involved were totaled.
He gave us a sweet and happy First Anniversary vacation getaway, where we were able to enjoy the last days of just us--a little over a month before baby Tyler came into the world.
He gave us 6 new nieces and nephews to love, pray for and inspire in the Lord (making a total of 25 altogether, I believe).
He kept our five puppies safe from a life threatening disease (which at least 2 local vets agreed that they would get), and each of them went to loving homes, while supplying much needed finances for us.
He gave us a beautiful summer and fall, in which we were able to get some sweet photos of our little family, and take nice walks, enjoying the special scenery.
He kept us healthy, in spite of all the sickness going around.
He kept gas in the rigs.
He supplied through friends and family and Daddy's work many, many special things which Tyler needed immediately at birth and beyond--clothes, toys, cribs, bassinets, bouncer, car seat, stroller and much more.
he supplied a new (used but in excellent condition) computer.
He blessed with many special fellowship meetings on Sunday evenings where we meet in Tumalo with a dear local group of saints.
He surrounded us with brethren who with their counsel in many things inspired and helped us in the Lord.
He blessed our marriage with a local newlywed marriage retreat, which we hold dear to our hearts, along with those precious saints who minister there. They, the retreat, and those who attend are in our prayers.
And the list goes on and on, and I don't think I could ever think of all the many amazing ways our loving heavenly Father has blessed us and has been with us. That takes me back to the song we were singing this morning, altogether now, "What the Lord has done for me, I can not tell it all...(and the crowning of all His blessings, above all else by far), "He saved me, and He washed me in His blood!"
Now for this year, we have something we want to share with are readers something that we can't wait to share until next year--Sarah is pregnant!!!
Our hearts our so filled with joy, amazement and thankfulness to the Lord for answering our prayer and the desire of our heart, even if it was before we expected it or planned (Our Father knows best, and we want our family planning to be done by Him). My eyes well up with tears, and my heart is overwhelmed at just the though of having another precious baby to hold, comfort, protect and cherish! And that very baby is being formed in Sarah's womb at this very moment--wow!
We love being parents, and look forward to the whole beginning process again with joy and hearts filled with love for this heavenly gift He has so kindly bestowed upon us.
Thank you for sharing in our joy, and for your prayers too!
Blessings in Christ our Lord,
Brendan, Sarah and baby Tyler
11:13 AM
11:09 AM
Sarah and my first year of marriage has gone by so quickly, and it has been such an amazing experience, beyond what I ever imagined it would or could be! The Lord has truly given to us far more than we could have ever asked, and I am so unworthy.
Sarah is continually at my side encouraging me, comforting me, challenging me, praying for me, helping me, admiring me, supporting me and I could go on and on with all that she does and is to me and never finish! I will never deserve her love, constant care and devotion, but I thank the Lord for her so very much!
We have had such a blast this first year, spending so much special time together and getting to know each other better, which was totally the desire of my heart when we started out that well remembered May 22nd day in 2010.
We have also been tested and tried in various forms and measures, which the Lord has promised He will do to us, for "He trieth the righteous." And with every trial we have gone through, the Lord has benefited our lives in some special way, and never ceased to draw us closer to Him and to each other, which is our daily prayer. We sincerely know and believe and are so thankful that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord, and it is His will in Christ Jesus our precious Savior, that we should give thanks in everything and for everything!
We are now--by the kindness of our wonderful Lord towards us in answering the prayer of our heart--on the verge of having our own dear child. And oh does it seems so incredible! For so many years I cried out to the Lord on my knees for a family of my own, and He is bringing it to pass! First in giving me my lovely wife Sarah, and and now Praise His great Name, a child of our very own.
We look forward so much to the day in which that little baby which Sarah has been carrying around in her womb all these many months will be born. And we are looking forward also to the many days ahead in which we will have the opportunity to train that little one up in the way that he/she should go, in the ways of our Lord. Having said that we look forward to that opportunity, I don't say that without first feeling totally inadequate for such a task, but the Bible tells us that we can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth us, and so we move forward with that confidence and faith in Him. We know that He will never let us down, even if we stumble along the way, for "The Lord lifteth up the meek." -Brendan
Sarah is continually at my side encouraging me, comforting me, challenging me, praying for me, helping me, admiring me, supporting me and I could go on and on with all that she does and is to me and never finish! I will never deserve her love, constant care and devotion, but I thank the Lord for her so very much!
We have had such a blast this first year, spending so much special time together and getting to know each other better, which was totally the desire of my heart when we started out that well remembered May 22nd day in 2010.
We have also been tested and tried in various forms and measures, which the Lord has promised He will do to us, for "He trieth the righteous." And with every trial we have gone through, the Lord has benefited our lives in some special way, and never ceased to draw us closer to Him and to each other, which is our daily prayer. We sincerely know and believe and are so thankful that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord, and it is His will in Christ Jesus our precious Savior, that we should give thanks in everything and for everything!
We are now--by the kindness of our wonderful Lord towards us in answering the prayer of our heart--on the verge of having our own dear child. And oh does it seems so incredible! For so many years I cried out to the Lord on my knees for a family of my own, and He is bringing it to pass! First in giving me my lovely wife Sarah, and and now Praise His great Name, a child of our very own.
We look forward so much to the day in which that little baby which Sarah has been carrying around in her womb all these many months will be born. And we are looking forward also to the many days ahead in which we will have the opportunity to train that little one up in the way that he/she should go, in the ways of our Lord. Having said that we look forward to that opportunity, I don't say that without first feeling totally inadequate for such a task, but the Bible tells us that we can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth us, and so we move forward with that confidence and faith in Him. We know that He will never let us down, even if we stumble along the way, for "The Lord lifteth up the meek." -Brendan
3:12 PM
Life has been busy, and we have neglected writing anything for a while.
We took a trip down to California in mid March, and to my disappointment it was cold and rainy. We had a sweet time anyway, and had lots of special time to chat, listen to fun music and observe the scenery as we drove along the windy freeway. We are back home now enjoying our cozy little home. Brendan has been doing a lot around the house, as I am now in my third trimester of pregnancy and feeling tired and don't get around to doing a lot of things. He is such a great husband, serving me all day and night!! Morning time is always a wonderful time for me. I wake up totally starving and Brendan gets up and makes the most amazing breakfast I have ever had. He fixes omelets with all sorts of things in them, along with cubed potatoes and sometimes a fruit smoothie. How could I ever be so spoiled!! Our little baby is doing just great, moving all around and getting those cute little hiccups, which we love to feel. On another note, Brendan got everything he needed for our home bakery licensing, and he is now baking lots of the world best scones for some local coffee shops. I wasn't to sure about it at first, cause I don't exactly love all the rules they set for our kitchen, but it is going well now.
The Lord has taught me a lot through this pregnancy about worry and leaving everything with him. I find a new thing to worry about every day (about the baby), and have had to realize that I can do nothing about it except pray, and trust that he has everything in his hand. May the Lord encourage you all out there, and may you know that He cares and wants us to rest totally and completely in Him. -Sarah
We took a trip down to California in mid March, and to my disappointment it was cold and rainy. We had a sweet time anyway, and had lots of special time to chat, listen to fun music and observe the scenery as we drove along the windy freeway. We are back home now enjoying our cozy little home. Brendan has been doing a lot around the house, as I am now in my third trimester of pregnancy and feeling tired and don't get around to doing a lot of things. He is such a great husband, serving me all day and night!! Morning time is always a wonderful time for me. I wake up totally starving and Brendan gets up and makes the most amazing breakfast I have ever had. He fixes omelets with all sorts of things in them, along with cubed potatoes and sometimes a fruit smoothie. How could I ever be so spoiled!! Our little baby is doing just great, moving all around and getting those cute little hiccups, which we love to feel. On another note, Brendan got everything he needed for our home bakery licensing, and he is now baking lots of the world best scones for some local coffee shops. I wasn't to sure about it at first, cause I don't exactly love all the rules they set for our kitchen, but it is going well now.
The Lord has taught me a lot through this pregnancy about worry and leaving everything with him. I find a new thing to worry about every day (about the baby), and have had to realize that I can do nothing about it except pray, and trust that he has everything in his hand. May the Lord encourage you all out there, and may you know that He cares and wants us to rest totally and completely in Him. -Sarah
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