"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Monday, May 20, 2013

so thankful

Our church family for these past 2 years has been AMAZING.  

They have been so incredibly loving, welcoming and supportive of us!  

We have spent countless Sunday afternoons crashing at families' houses, eating supper with them and having sweet fellowship with them.  They have been so interested and supportive of the mission work we are training for, and they have loved our family tremendously in so many ways.

We are so incredibly thankful for the 2 very short years that God has given us with them.  We are feeling so blessed to have them as our brothers and sisters in Christ!

Yesterday was our last day with them before we move back home for the summer, and then on to Missouri.  They had a farewell lunch in our honor, gave us a ton of cards and money, and sang us a song (which I proceeded to cry through...)  So it was a very bittersweet Sunday.

Here is Nathan praying with our kiddos before we left for church.  I think this is a priceless picture!


The Sunday School that our kids have been involved in.  

Layla and her teacher, Laura.


I have been blessed by so many ladies in church.  I love these ladies so much, and I have been so encouraged by these relationships!  Here is me with a dear friend, Kim...

Layla and her sweet friend, Amber.

Thank you so much to our church in Livonia...we cannot express to you how much you have blessed our family.  We love you!

3 comments:

sarah.flyingkites said...

tears! love this post :)

Anonymous said...

i am so thankful for the church that took you in and were such examples of Christ's love.

mom m

Anonymous said...

Anytime we visited Detroit Church I was amazed at how friendly and loving they all were. What a blessing for you to be a part of their fellowship! very very thankful:)
gma jan