Coming to an end...

It's crazy to think that Steven and I have lived in Bradenton, Florida for almost three years now. Our time here has gone by so fast...and yet slow all at the same time. We are preparing for our move to Birmingham in June. As excited as we are about moving, it will definitely be sad to move from this place. Our first home is so special to me and I will hate to say goodbye. The friends that we have made have been such a blessing---what's so funny is that we haven't made that many good friends here that are our age. Honestly, some of our best friends are 40 year olds.:) I guess not surprising in Florida!

We have LOVED our church here. It has been such a blessing being part of a small church for once in our lives. Sure Steven and I grew up knowing so many people in our home churches that it felt small, but our churches were 1000's of people in and out every year. Christ Presbyterian has close to 400 members and I have loved it! I have probably grown more spiritually here in the last year because of our amazing sunday school class. I'm going to be so sad to leave it! m Our teacher is a true man of God and his spiritual gift is no question, teaching. He speaks straight from scripture, digs deep, and creates challenging learning that I have soaked up like a sponge.

I'm sure I will post before we move, but here are a few pics of our first year in Bradenton. I remember it well...our first night at the beach and the first steps into our new house.
I thank the Lord for His incredible blessings!!