Boxes

This is the sight I see every where I turn....boxes, upon boxes, upon boxes. I have been packing for what seems like an eternity. Daily, I sift through things...I purge what we no longer need, silently cry over all the reminders of the great memories we've made here, and I pack our life into boxes. So many mixed feelings, but the one that prevails is exhaustion. I really don't think I have ever been so tired. And tired in so many ways...not just physically.

I had wanted to keep up with my posts in our final months here. I didn't want to miss documenting the memories of our precious time here. But, sadly, I missed it. We have done so much (and still have some left to do) that I wanted to capture here, on this virtual scrapbook. But life happens, and I can only do so much. One thing, however, I cannot leave "unrecorded". Brad's graduation from his surgical residency. Not a great quality photograph, but it's all I have at the moment.

5 years ago, God brought us to Macon, GA. We never saw it coming, and it has been one of the greatest things that has happened to our family. We love this city, have made such great friends, and have grown together and learned so much in our short time here. We hope God has it in His plans to bring us back here one day.

I cannot begin to express how proud I am of my husband for getting to where he is today. His hard work and determination over the years is astounding. This has not been an easy road, by any means. But he (we) have persevered, fought hard, and I have seen my husband grow into an amazing skillful surgeon. We have faced trials in our life as husband and wife that I never would have imagined eight years ago when we said our vows. Some of those trials have been directly related to his training, and others have been just what life has brought our way. But by the grace of God, here we stand, with so much to give thanks for and celebrate. Through all of it, we have grown in our faith in our Lord as He has provided for us time and time again...we have strengthened our bond as husband and wife, supporting each other through the long days, fatigue, and stress...and of course, none of it would have been nearly as comical, joyful, or beautiful without our three children. And none of it would have even been possible without the unending support from our families.

And now, we are off for new adventures! Only 2 more years of training, to be completed in the great city of Nashville. So, sadly, this blog is winding down. I will be back for one final post before we leave :( Until then....