Another throwback thursday testimony......

Today is the end of a season for our family. For the past 4 years my husband has had a second job to help cover expenses and to continue to provide for our family. Today I can happily say its his last day!

He took on this job 4 years ago.. (when this picture was taken and we were expecting Emeli) and it has been a great blessing and income for our family as we prepared for the new addition, to buy a home and just tackle all the expenses that come as homeowners and parents.

We haven't gotten rich yet and we can still plan for those unexpected expenses but its no longer a necessity. Our focus as a family has shifted into having more time for one another, investing in the kids real family time, in friendships, and in continuing to serve in the Kids ministry at our church. We have realized there are things far more important than making money and time is something it can't buy.

I have to say it scares me a bit to let go of the extra income, but I know I will love my husband home with us at bedtime and not as tired more than anything.

Its huge for me to look back and know that God has always met every single one of our needs even when we thought there was no way. I know its also a reminder that as He has provided before, He will continue to provide.

We are thankful for the opportunity he had there, the people he met and even all the times he was able to see family and friends park at events at the BB&T center.

I am excited to have God and our husband lead us into this new season of more family, more God, more connections, and more serving! I love throwback Thursdays and even more importantly I love how God fulfills all the desires of our hearts.

I encourage you to look back at your throwback pics and see how far He's brought you and all He's done in your life. Its in that thankfulness that we realize He is able to do more than we can ever imagine! Love, Meli

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