MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

What an amazing holiday season it has been! This year was the year that both girls were able to fully enjoy all of the festivities. From several holiday play dates to seeing Santa at the mall. We weren’t sure what to expect with Raegan’s seizures as we recently increased her medicines again. However, praise God that we made it through with no real issues! What a gift in itself! We celebrated with the whole family on Christmas Eve. I had to run out to check the mail several times since some of the gifts were coming but so sad they didn’t show. Oh well, just another reason to see everyone soon! As I was pulling back in the driveway though it was amazing how warm my heart was to see all of the kids vehicles. It meant my home was full with love and laughter. Let’s just say the girls’ had the whole shredding the paper down to a science! Christmas morning we woke to an empty plate where cookies had been left and a dry glass of milk. The tiny candy cane trail that lead from their room to two adorable dolls under the tree. The highlight of Christmas day was when we had dear friends over for a visit and we sat around the table with our birthday cupcakes and Raegan led us in a very loud rendition of Happy Birthday to Jesus. Music to our ears!

In just a few short days we will be entering into a brand new year. We are VERY happy to see some of the trials of 2012 behind us but I would be bold face lying if I said we were jubilant for the arrival of 2013. I shouldn’t say that necessarily, it’s just the fact that we are one month away from surgery. Both George and I looked at each other Christmas Eve night and talked about the reality of what we are about to walk through, together. Thank goodness that although we do not understand, God knows and he has the two of us together to walk this hand in hand. Our heart aches for the unknown of what Raegan will endure however I think that even though 2013 may start with a bump we are going to claim it to be a year of VICTORY! Victory over Epilepsy!

Our deepest gratitude to each and every person that is standing with us as we travel this road. Knowing that we have support in so many forms does bring us peace, comfort and strength. As always we pray for BLESSINGS to you all and may your NEW YEAR be full of hope, peace and LOVE.