2014 - Time Flies!

     I was looking through last years' pictures today and was thinking about all of the beautiful, exciting and yes, sad memories of the past year.  I remembered my incredible family who has stuck together through the toughest of times.  I remembered my friends, old and new, how they've stayed true for so long...  I truly realized today that Yahweh has blessed me beyond measure...  How can I thank Him enough?  He has given me a family that I could never dream of having, He has given me the truest of friends, and He has made my life beautiful.  Not to mention, He chose me.  I am His.  Who could ask for more than that?

     Today I would like to share with you a few of the blessings that He has given us this past year, and give you an update on the blessings He had given us in the years before.  :)

I would like to start with Mom.

Although we don't have well, any pictures of Mom (she's camera shy) I would like to share a few words.

My mother is strong.  One of the strongest people I know.  She is constantly striving to serve others and rarely thinks of herself.  She loves Yahweh and has a heart to serve Him in all she does.  My mother is kind.  She's always there to talk to whenever you're having a struggle or you have something really exciting to say.  She always has an open home, and most importantly, an open heart.  My mother is incredible.  Thank you Yahweh for my mother!

I love you Mom!

Next I would like to introduce (drum roll please)

Our sister Brittney!

Brittney is so encouraging to our family, and is always there to talk to.  She is always full of ideas, and is constantly trying to deepen her relationship with the Father.  She's a wife and a mother of 3, and is doing a wonderful job!  Thanks for being my sister!

     

 

 

Next I would like to present Hannah!

Hannah is an incredible sister.  She's on fire for Yahweh and is always there to share an encouraging word!  I've stood back in awe this year as I've watched her rapidly turn into a woman...  Its so crazy!  Love you Hannah!

 

Next up...  Our brother (in-law) Caleb!

Caleb is funny, kind, loves Yahweh, and all around is a fantastic brother-in-law!  We're so blessed to have you in our family, Caleb!! 

 

Yes, this is our only available picture of Caleb!  Sorry!

Next up...  Big S!  Big S  is the most sweet, funny, kind, and adorable three (almost four) year old I have ever seen!  He calls Yahweh 'Yahweh Man', loves the Shabbat, and is an awesome big brother.  He's an incredible nephew, and I love him to pieces!

  

 

 Introducing Little S.
Little S is sweet, kind, funny, considerate, absolutely adorable, and LOVES his big brother and little sister!  He's a joy to all of us!  I love you buddy!

  

 Now, I would like to introduce to you.......  Baby T!

At the beginning of summer we went to visit our sister Brittney and the kiddos.  But, there was another reason we went up there.  Brittney was going to have a baby!

 In fact, she was overdue.

In June, 2014, our sister delivered a beautiful baby girl which we will present as Baby T.

Praise Yahweh that we made it there in time to see the birth!  It was incredible to see new life come into the world yet again...  It's such a natural occurrence, but one of the most special ones any person could ever be part of.  Amen?

Baby T was surrounded by family ever since the day she was born.  Throughout her delivery prayer was constant.

Around four hours after my sister's intense labor started, Yahweh presented to us the gift He had been promising us for nine months...

A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL!

She is such a doll!

Yahweh blessed our prayers, and granted my sister with only a four hour labor!  Such a blessing for Mama!

Here she is!

 

Now...  Grandma!

My Grandma is fun, my Grandma is wise, my Grandma is kind, loving, wonderful, and did I say fun?  ;)  She loves Yahweh and strives to know him more everyday!  I love you Grandma!

 

And finally... Me!  ;)  I am in complete shock at how my family (and friends!) have grown this year, spiritually and physically.  I'm excited about what God has planned for us next...  One step at a time!

 

 

FAMILY PHOTOS!

 

Friendly Photos :)

Our dear friend Mrs. C...  Mothering stops her from nothing!  :)

Right on!!

This picture is of Mr. E, our best friend Emma (Mr. E is her dad), Emma's little sister Elianah (on Sophia's lap), and us. Mr. E has been an incredible father figure to us...  Thank you Mr. E!

"A friend shows his friendship at all times - it is for adversity that [such] a brother is born."    Proverbs 17:17

Just plain old neat photos from last year --

"But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

Matthew 7:14

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."  Matthew 5:8

This sunset was probably the most beautiful sunset I have EVER seen.  Purples, pinks, yellows...  It was phenomenal!

"This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out His commands."  1 John 5:2

"Yeshua answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whosoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.  Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life."  John 4:13-14 

I hope this has been a blessing to you all!  Shalom!

Sophie

P.S. What are the blessings that Yahweh has given you this past year?