A quick look back at the last ten years...
2000: We lived in North Carolina where Doug was a pastor and I taught at a local high school. Madalyn Grace was born May 4
2001: Doug, Maddie and I had moved into our new home in South Texas. Doug took a pastorate in a small town and we were glad to be back to Texas just four hours from family.
2002: Settled in and enjoying small town life with our sweet Maddie.
2003: Living in poverty in Lake Worth. During the summer of '02 we realized that time with Doug's dad was running out so we looked to get closer to family. Doug made the decision to change professions and become an investment advisor. In doing so, we had to start over and he had to study in order to prepare for the licensing tests. It was an important and significant time in our lives.. but very lean!
2004: Doug's dad died November 11 2003. After much discussion and doctor tests we decided to be grateful for the one child we had and not pursue additional help with conceiving. We had no idea that God would bless us and I would be able carry another child. Alexis Joy was born on November 15 2004. Also in 04 Doug was recruited to a firm in our hometown. We moved back in June.
2005: Doug recruited to a new firm. I went back to work after being able to stay home with Lexi for a year.
2006: Doug doing well in his job and I was offered a position teaching at our local high school.
2007: Maddie got sick.
2008: Doug was elected to the school board. I was given the opportunity to move to teaching art!
2009: Maddie was diagnosed with kidney disease. God blessed us with the birth of Kylie Faith.
2010: Doug was President of our local Optimist Club. Our house on the market.
It's been a busy decade!
Looking forward to what God has in store for us during the next decade.
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