In preparation for my 2008 Christmas letter, I’ve been thinking about where we were last year at Thanksgiving, and marveling at how much has changed.

Thanksgiving 2007:

Lived in duplex in Hewitt

Regular attenders at Redeemer

Stephen was in school full time and working as a sub

I was the only 4th grade teacher at Live Oak and drove my 4Runner to school every day (enjoying the short drive to work after previous year in Whitney!)

Thanksgiving 2008:

Live in fixer-upper house in Temple

On staff at Grace Bible

Stephen is working full time as a 6th grade teacher and part time as a youth minister

I have a new teaching partner and commute to school every day in my gas-saving Sentra

And, some things stay the same:

Terrible insecurities surface while trying to select a Christmas card picture

Time with family is full of good times and hysterical laughter

Mom’s dressing tastes delicious

We plan for the future with great uncertainty, but with great expectation and hope!

Hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving–now the countdown begins

to Christmas!  Yay!