Starting a New Year

It is Monday, January 2 and we are already a day behind in our Bible reading for the year. We have determined to read through the Bible this year (along with many in our church). But, I am sure we will catch up quickly. Chris and I went out for breakfast this a.m. at our favorite spot, Panera. We received a gift card from friends for there and we enjoy a leisurely breakfast of bagels and coffee there on most Monday mornings. We try not to talk about "work" related issues on these mornings but that doesn't always work.. but today we mostly talked about our diet. Yes the "D" word is in full effect. We have been doing the South Beach diet and pretty good success until Christmas. Oh well, we will begin again this week. Our weight goals are reachable and when we help each other in this matter, it goes better.

We had a blessing on Saturday in that we have been diligently looking for an "island" for our kitchen area. Up until Saturday, all we have been able to find was too big or to small or way to expensive.  What we found was three small kitchen carts all marked at half price because of some damage which we were able to afford and by bolting them all together they made exactly what we needed, and the price was fantastic. Once again, our Father met a need we had been praying about for some time.  We love our space here at Scott and Amy's but it requires "small" things as far as furniture etc so that we don't overwhlem the space and make it crowded.  The Lord has repeatedly helped find the right things when we have been patient and waited for Him to lead to the right place.
So 2012 has begun and we are looking forward to what God has in store for us this year. We are extremely grateful for all of the friends and family we have to share the journey with. We hope you will often join us as we continue "passing through."