~The next chapter~

January 1st officially marks the beginning of a new chapter in our lives - I am going to be a full-time wife! :) Technically, I have already begun this new adventure because last week and this week are Christmas break at Concordia, so I am already done reporting to the office. We are so excited to see what the Lord is going to do in our home, our marriage, and with my time during this new season. This is a decision we have been praying about for nearly 18 months, and the Lord has made it abundantly clear to us that this is what He is calling us to do. And since making the decision in September, He has continued to confirm our decision in many many ways.

In honor of this momentous occasion, my lovely and amazing friends (along with some input from my wonderful husband!) threw me a little "retirement party" during our Christmas brunch at the Tuttles. I was completely caught off guard. They seriously are the most wonderful godly friends I could ask for. They put fun little signs in all the food dishes celebrating my new role and the closing of another chapter in life. And, they gifted me with a very handy gift...a monogrammed apron! :) It will get lots of use in our kitchen. Thanks Gals!