This Road

Several unexpected bumps have come across our path lately

Some we've looked up with surprise and wonder

Others we've nodded and knowingly smiled

There's hope and uncertainty

Yet also peace and much trust 

What we do know is that seasons change

Our hearts grow wider and deeper with love and wisdom

And moving on or moving forward isn't truly saying goodbye

It's embracing the journey and finding gratitude for those who've shared 

and given so much of themselves to us along the way

Ryan + Ella

Salo + Nollie

Four babies born within six months of each other

All in all, seven children under the age of three

And we road-tripped them across the state to do real life together

To wake up in the wee morning hours 

And play and play 'til they crashed in our beds

To soak up sunny rays and breathe crisp mountain air

To simply be together... what a way to spend a vacation!

These friends who welcomed us into parenthood,

lovingly watching our daughter grow

And letting us be apart of their world...

There are no words

 Ten months old little girl!

One thing's for sure is that you make life beautiful

No matter where this road may lead us

We are a family

All of us

And God gives us a glimpse of eternity 

when we choose to live a life of love and togetherness

This road that we travel

May it be the straight and narrow

God give us peace and grace from You

all the days through

- Jars of Clay