The New Year is here! And, as we usher it in with cheers and jubilation, I am caught pondering the joys and heartaches of 2015. The hardest of years, along with many adventures. A life-altering genetic diagnosis, a whirlwind of therapies and specialists, moving cross country, new schools, a cellist in the making, a guinea pig, allergies, flu after flu after flu, sustained and new friendships, national parks, new hobbies, and the ever-present snow, snow, snow. This is just a plethora of what the last year bestowed upon the Blands. 

Earlier today, I perused blogs of these past 12 months. The advancements our Samuel has made developmentally, socially, and emotionally are astounding. From head banging, no eye contact, and little sound, to joyous, connected, and his first words. 

Maggie has flourished in Colorado. She is happy, well-adjusted, and is the queen of snow angels. She is learning that she can do all things through Christ. He will sustain her. I am learning still, too. 

I am rarely without many words, but tonight, I can’t seem to appropriately express the way I feel. I will just leave you with this. My God is so BIG! He walks this journey with me, often scooping me up when I cannot tarry the path any longer. I am living proof that He will bring peace to the broken hearted and make all things good to His glory.  I thank you for the prayers and precious words throughout the year.