Merry Christmas family and friends! I know many of you check our blog often, but for those that are visiting for the first time this year, a family update is in order. This past May, we were stationed to Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri and in many ways it was like coming home. This is the place where Kyla was born and the place where our children spent many of their childhood years. It will be the place where Kyla graduates high school in a few short years.
Casey started 6th grade this year and has been working on his big Science Fair Project. He is a precious boy, kind-hearted in every way. Casey has been enjoying building new relationships at his new school.
Kyla started her first year of high school this year as a Freshman. She has been researching colleges and looks forward to learning to drive next summer. This beautiful young lady is growing up to be everything we hoped for.
Brandon is working at the MP schoolhouse developing curriculum for the CID courses this year. Unfortunatley, we got the news that he will be deploying this spring to Iraq for a year. We are confident that God has a special plan for our family and I know that our prayers for peace will be answered as we work our way through this challenge. Although we aren't looking forward to the separation, we are proud to be a part of something bigger than ourselves and looking forward to the newfound strength that we are sure to find through the hardship.I am teaching this year in 4th grade and really enjoying the challenge, much to my surprise. It's a blessing to be at the same school as Casey this year. I was hesitant to leave the little guys in 1st grade, but find this new age group interesting and fulfilling.
The newest addition to our family this year was our Golden Retriever puppy, Charlie. After losing our good friend, Jake, a year ago, it was a blessing to have Charlie join our family.
The newest addition to our family this year was our Golden Retriever puppy, Charlie. After losing our good friend, Jake, a year ago, it was a blessing to have Charlie join our family.I am grateful this year to celebrate the birth of the Savior that eventually led to the death of the Savior, a gift of grace to us all. Merry Christmas to you all and Happy New Year!
Love, The Owens Family
4 comments:
Very nice! But where's the picture of you? I still can't believe how much your kids have grown up, I love to see pictures of them. Merry Christmas, love to all of you!
What a beautiful family and tree. Thanks so much for sharing your lives this way it helps to feel like the family is not so far apart. I can't hardly believe the kids are growing so fast. Our prayers will be with you and Brandon not just while he is deployed but everyday. Merry Christmas to your family from mine!
Just got your card. The kids look huge. So glad you guys are back where you are happy. If you come this way me and my boys are still in Leavenworth.
Tiffany K.
I love your update,Kyla is really turning into a beautiful young woman. It is so hard to believe they are both growing up so fast. I remember when...I look forward to the great adventures to come. You are so blessed to have such a wonderful situation to be in, your home is so beautiful, you both have jobs (although at times that may seem like more of a curse ha ha.) You will make it through this trial too and be stronger for it. We so appreciate Brandon's service to us in these hard times. We so understand the sacrifice you are being asked to make, we are here for you and will see help make it as easy as possible. I love the saying "If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it! Love ya and Merry Christmas
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