Chaos

Christmas is such a chaotic season for everyone! To add to the chaos, we have been packing the house up, and preparing to put it on the market. I don't think its really hit me yet. I'm still in my busy mode, just getting things together - and not really letting myself process it. Avery is processing it though, and that has been tough for me. He frequently ask if he can take a certain toy with him, or if he will have friends where we move. To see him struggle breaks my heart. Elly and Xander have no idea of course what it means to be moving. Elly is just excited for "our new house". Ben reminded me just the other day, that God is using this in our lives. We are moving to a community full of families on the move. Families where kids know what it means to leave friends, homes, and communities. Families who can teach all of us about sacrifice - this is who we are blessed to minister to! 

As we continue to move forward, God is providing very clear direction as to where (the base) He will have us serve, and continually bringing partners alongside of us to accomplish this goal. We must still reach our goal of 100% of our monthly financial support before we leave for our base (by this summer). We know that God is faithful to finish what He has started, and look forward to Him providing what we need! I've linked up our ministry newsletters on the right hand side of the blog, take a look at what we are doing!

A few pictures from our past month…. 

Kid running through the waves - it didn't matter it was 45 degrees out! 

Boys trying on "gear" at a Naval Museum

Boys trying on "gear" at a Naval Museum

I potty trained Xander at 21 months. So nice to have all the kids out of diapers. He is doing really well with it! 

Kids showing off the new benches that Ben made for me! Our precious 3 had managed to break every one of my kitchen chairs, so my wonderful hubby made me these benches - they rock!