Musical Moments: What a year....

I know this technically isn't the start of a new year....but I tend to think of my years in school years. It is finally summer break, the year is done.
This has been one rough year starting last October. As I look back, I am amazed at all the Lord has helped us get through. Things are definitely not smooth sailing right now, but God gets us through each moment. There were times in the past year in which I didn't think I was going to make it through the day. Lots of crying out to God and even when I didn't necessarily feel His presence I know He was listening and helping me. He gave me the strength to start each day again.

Joe just had back surgery today after years of pain. I am praying this is the answer to his pain and he will be able to live a normal life again. He really misses being able to play with the girls and hold them so hopefully this surgery will help. We still have a road ahead of us, but I have to believe things will get better. At times I fail to believe, but God says in His Word He is faithful and I am clinging to the Word.

The girls have grown so much this year. I have failed to keep this blog updated in part because I was just trying to keep up with life. At night I was so exhausted the thought of sitting down typing wasn't as appealing as going to sleep. :) I feel bad because I haven't kept up with stories about Emily like I did with Becca. So....at the end of this posting I will add some pictures over the past few months. I love my girls so much. Their personalities are so fun and yet trying at times. It amazes me how different they are. Becca is going to be our show stopper. She belts out songs on the correct pitch and has an amazing memory. She is performing for us all of the time and you can tell music is just a part of her. Her smile and laugh is contagious. She has so much energy and I love this girl dearly.

Emily is my little mommy. She is caring and loves taking care of her baby dolls. She even tries to take care of Becca at times (much to Becca's disliking). Emmy is also very stubborn and wants to do everything herself. I love her smile and how her eyes light up. She also gives the best bear hugs and kisses. She has been through so much in her two years of life and my heart just melts with love for her.

Even though the past year has been one of the roughest years I have ever had to go through in my 36 years, I am thankful the Lord gets us through each moment. His mercies are new every morning and for that I am grateful.