Jordan's parents are taking us on a mini-vacation this weekend!!!! Not only has the last couple of months been incredibly stressful for everyone close to me, our family has had a very stressful couple of years. Since December 2010 there have been lots of praises, but also a lot of continued trials. Two of the biggest praises are that
God pulled me out of the psychosis and
He led us to an incredible church family in GBC right away. The
Christian life is always full of trials and like
Peter says in 1 Peter 4:12-13 "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation." God tends to use trials in my life to remind me that this world is not my home. I heard THIS Song by Steven Curtis Chapman on my way to meet Mom and Dad T. for breakfast at Wildflower (our favorite place to eat!) this morning. It talks about what I was talking about in one of my last posts about the valleys and peaks of the Christian life. It seems like God is putting just the right song, just the right person, just the right text, just the right verse at just the right time every step of the way. I DEFINITELY have major M&M days, but God is faithful and today my heart is full of His peace and joy and I am ready to meet the next step of this trial head on, in His strength!
Excited for the weekend away with my hubby and two people that have truly become my Mom and Dad as well...God has been so gracious...I not only got a special hubby when I married Jordan, but another set of wonderful parents who love me and care for me!! He is good!
Me, Mom, and Jord's younger sister, Kerstin
Jordan and Dad
The "Real" Thomas family...Jord laughing, Mom playing
a prank, and Dad telling everybody to knock it off ;)
To the packing!
Rachelle :)
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