Thank you God for everything

Yesterday was one of those days were life allows you the opportunity to be grateful for what you have. I was asked to sing for a funeral of a young girl who left this world too soon. I had never been to a service with so many people before. It was more crowded in our church than on the Christmas. It looked as though there were more people standing than were seated. The service was truly a celebration of her life through the eyes & words or her family. Her sister read a letter that she had written to her the day after her passing & it brought me to tears so quickly I couldn't dry them fast enough. It got me thinking about my life & how lucky I am to have such a loving husband who it not only a great man but a wonderful father to our two little angels. There was something that our priest said on Sunday that I thought was so true. He said, "there are those that believe that God tests us in our life, but I don't believe that is so. I believe that life tests us & that God is there to help up through it." That really stuck with me as I sat there waiting for the moment when I would have to sing. It made me think about the life tests that I have had & how I sometimes would feel like it was unfair, but after yesterday & seeing the test that life gave this family I realize that there is no reason why I should feel that life has been unfair to me, because if anything it has been too fair. I had to write about this experience so that not only could I share it with you but it would remind me of how this day touched me in a way I never expected. To all of you out there I thank God for you. Love Jamie

2010 The start of a new year

Ok so I am the absolute worst at blogging...please don't take it personally. Anyhow, I am starting this with the intention of capturing the events of this full year. Today is January 8th, we had a very crazy holiday season, some good & some not so good things but overall we are all healthy, hear & blessed, so that is all that really matters. Hannah is unbelievably independent & I think will one day run this country :) LOL...wow she's amazing such a little person now...I can't believe she's already 2 1/2 years old... as for her little brother "baby Grant" as she likes to call him...he is unbelievable. He is such a wonderful baby. So patient & always smiling & never in a cranky mood...Thank you God for blessing me with 2 great kids. Hannah really loves her little brother, always kisses him & gives him hugs. We are all really sad that the holidays are over cause we really had a great time with family & friends...but at the same time a little happy that the chaos is finally getting back to normal. Well I'm signing off now, but I hope you are all doind well & are starting out this year on a good note.

Lots of Love,

The Luithly's

I promise to post pics the next time...I have to get the baby :)