The New Year

Happy New Year! Allen & I brought in the New Year at brother Paul's house. Since he only lives about a block away, we didn't have too far to go! There were a ton of people there and we had so much fun hanging out with everyone!
As I sat back and thought about this last year, it surprised me how fast it went. This is already our second New Year as a married couple! It still feels so new sometimes! We have so many things to praise God for in the past year.

1) My mom had lump in her breast that Sioux Center didn't want to look at, they said it was too big. They sent the mammogram to Sioux Falls and when she went to see the doctor, they couldn't find it! It was just gone!

2) Grandpa Byl had successful lung cancer surgery, and although he is healing slower than he would like, the important thing to remember is that the cancer is gone and he is, in fact, healing!

3) Our cousin's little guy Kade was put into the hospital and the didn't know what was going on with him. After some scary options were given, he turned the corner and is doing just great!

4) We had no funerals to attend for immediate family members. Allen lost two great uncles, but we are thankful we have not had to attend more than that.

5) Many, many, many friends who got married this year! I get so excited for weddings and we had a TON to go to this year!

6) Healthy babies and pregnancies that are going well!

7) Family time-we have spent a lot of time with both of our families, even though we live an hour away from both. Sometimes I complain that we are never home, but I always enjoy family time!

God has blessed us in many many more ways throughout this past year, each and everyday! We can't wait to see what He has in store for us in the coming year. We just pray that we follow His guidance in our lives and that we continue to see His blessings each day!