Happy New Year
This year, my hope is that 2007 brings you much happiness, peace, hope, and love.I can't believe that another year has gone by already. 2006 was a wonderful year. Sharing in one of God's richest blessings- a newborn child, watching all the "firsts" in Hannah's life, and getting to see my family bond with her has been amazing. Our family has seen a lot of death, illness, and sadness in recent years. But 2006 had so much more joy in it because God blessed us with Hannah. It was time for our family to have some LIFE again! God has caused our family to have a season where we have been "showered with blessings" (Ezekiel 34:26). And I think it honors God to be in love with our family. He has given us all that we have, so to Him be all glory!
I feel so blessed because I have the Lord in my life, a husband who is wonderful to me and is an AMAZING "hands on" dad, a family that is truly sent from God, and good friends who are more like family than acquaintances. I praise God for these few close friends and for bringing our small family so much closer than in years past.
2007 will be a different year for the Bodin's. For one, I will not be a leader at a church for the first time in nearly four years. My title goes from 'vocal director' to simply 'wife' and 'mom.' This will take some adjustment, but praise God, He was in the midst of these changes and I know that He will lead me through with humility, dignity, and integrity. Sometimes when we are stripped of our earthly titles, God is more able to work in our hearts. That is our prayer for the new year. I am also looking for another teaching position, somewhere closer to the Broussard area. So by next fall, I might be teaching at a new school! That would be amazing. James is also currently looking for another job, even though he enjoys what he is currently doing. We are praying that God leads us BOTH to the right places this year. We are also trying for "Baby Bodin #2," so if God blesses us, this time next year we'll have another little one to shower with love.
Praying that you and yours have a wonderful 2007.
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you... I will put my spirit within you." ~Ezekiel 36:26-27
posted by caryn at 7:20 AM
4 Comments:
Praying Gods will and blessings for your family. Love you guys!!
Julie, we love you too. I'm so blessed that God gave me a friend like you. And that baby girl loves her Aunt JuJu too!!
Happy New Year...
Caryn,
I am so glad to hear all the good things God has been doing in the life of you and your family. And I am praying for more of the same for you in 2007.
God is so good, isn't He? In the past few years, most people who looked into my life would've seen NOTHING worth salvaging. But thankfully, God had a plan for me (Jeremiah 29:11) and I am just beginning to see it unfold in my life.
I am glad that you and I serve a God who can do anything!
Praying for Baby Bodin #2!
His,
Jen
Thanks, Jen. I'm really looking forward to this year and this new chapter in my life. And I'm THRILLED for what God has brought you in 2007!! Best wishes as you plan your wedding!
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