Jarid got ordained a few weeks ago. That is weird! We have planned and worked for it for years, and now it has happened. And he's a pastor! That's crazy. Our life will never be the same. We are following our calling and have taken a huge step. Many things are yet to come!
Braden, our son, turns one in February.
Everyone says "enjoy this time, it goes fast." I've been thinking about that. I think that yes, looking back, time has gone by fast. But in the moments, it is not fast. We play, laugh, adventure together, cook, plan, vacation, spend time with people, garden, cuddle, watch TV, write, love....and it doesn't feel fast.
Life is so good right now.
I know there are mountains and valleys. Last summer was a bit of a valley. Living in Idaho, having achieved many of our dreams, is definitely a mountaintop. But there have been so many times, last summer especially, where the sun broke through and life was good. I am not expecting to live on the mountaintop, but I am sooo grateful for where we are right now. God who began something in me/us, is faithful to see us through! Praise Him.
So yes, time always seems fast looking into the past. My plan is to make many, many good memories for myself and my family to look back upon and cherish, but in the meantime, I'm going to live life now. And plan for the future. I hope to look back at these times when we are young and poor and blissfully happy and not be sad that life happened fast, but love that life happened.
