November 24th, 1978

Twenty-eight years ago the 24th of November was on the Friday after Thanksgiving just like this year. It had snowed the day before and my world was covered with beautiful shades of white. I, too, wore white. It was our wedding day.

The last 28 years have gone by quickly and much has happened. We worked for 10 years before God gifted us with our three children. At that time we chose for me to quit teaching and to stay home; we also began our journey of homeschooling. Eight years ago my husband left the working world of engineering and we began to farm, only to find that the stories of the family farm going the way of the dinosaur was painfully true. Today we are struggling to find ways to keep the farm running and to bring in an income--which at this point means my husband is working across the state four days per week. We will need more time to be able to tell you how this part of the story turns out.

The years have passed quickly as we have journeyed through our lives. Our children have grown, and now we are searching for colleges and helping our oldest begin her adult life. The ups and downs of life have ebbed and flowed, and we have grown older. The one constant in this journey has been our God Who Is Faithful. We will continue to trust.

Blessings to each of you today!
Jean