Threshold

So, it’s been a tradition that Elliott carries me across the threshold of our new home. I had to laugh and tease him on how many times he plans on carrying me across a threshold. This is our third home in the last 3 years and we figured out we have moved 9 times since our 11 years of marriage (5 apartments and soon to be 4 houses). I always thought it would be fun to have one of those stories of moving around except I kind of figured Europe would be involved somehow, definitely not Arkansas. BUT, every move has been God’s plan and we are grateful for whatever next adventure he has planned for us. So, here’s to another threshold.

Our Prayer of Thanksgiving

We thank Thee Lord for our new home
For blessing us in this way
For providing for us as you have
When there’s no way we can repay.

I ask that we may glorify you
Somehow with this great gift
That you would use it as you will
Please use it as you see fit.

Watch over and protect us Lord
Wife, daughter, son, and me
Guide us and direct us Lord
Please make us more like Thee.

I’m speechless Lord there’s no more I can say
No more words I can put in this poem
So I’ll end this prayer with a simple phrase
We thank Thee for our home.

Love,
Your Children (Elliott, Shelley, Clarity, and Emeryk)