Keeping In Touch

I literally have friends all over the world. Friends that strengthen me, encourage me, sharpen me, and plain convict me. The thread that sews us together is not motherhood, wifehood, region we live...but simply our love for Christ! My frustration is that I don't keep in touch very well with the ones that press me the hardest! My sister and brother-in-law have been in the states for a couple of months now and I've seen them be "reconnected" with those that push and encourage them. I caught the fever as well and visited some of my bestest friends: Blake and Ally. (after not seeing them really since my wedding!)

Blake and Ally have been in full time ministry for over 11 years now. They have four BEAUTIFUL (inside and out) Girls--and their love for Christ is plain contagious. We were only with them one hour and I was convicted, encouraged and inspired to be more like Christ! It also inspired me to keep in touch better. I have friends EVERY where---but that's no excuse. If I know I'll be more like Jesus after talking with them---I'm making the call. SO those out there (you know who I'm talking about) be expecting a call!



Thanks for being my friends!

Blessings!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We celebrated the in coming of 2008 with My sister, brother in law, Mom and dad! SO fun!


Heidi and Tammy feeling like kids!

New Year's Day Six Flags Trip! Super fun. Tammy rode the titan and Superman for the first time. She said ONCE is enough!

People do think we are twins. We wore matching outfits (not on purpose) to the mall and at least half a dozen people asked us if we were twins!

My sister and bro-in-law have been at my house for the last two weeks. They are missionaries in Ukraine and are on 'home assignment' until February. I was blessed to have them in my home SOLID for 2 whole weeks. What a giant blessing. We played, laughed, shopped, laughed some more, encouraged one another, played some more, stayed up late, and just was together. Most of you know how close my sister and I am. It is very hard to be separated by so many miles, but the truth is, nothing can separate the bond we have. It was soooo fun for my kids to reconnect with their aunt and uncle. They LOVE LOVE LOVE them! Uncle Matt played basketball with them constantly and tickled and played with the girls non stop. How refreshing it was.
I was trying to upload more photos, but I guess I hit my limit! Just wanted to share my blessings! Love you Matt and Tammy, Mom and Dad!!