Today is the shortest day of the year. It seems opposite from the year we just had. I'll attempt to be brief yet thorough.
The year began in Tremonton bouncing around the idea of buying a short sale. We decided to try, sold our house, lost the short sale, lost our home sale. Then it was March.
Decided to try again, sold our home, put money down on a new build, moved in with grandma and grandpa, discovered the joy of commuting including a bus that caught on fire, and then observed that building a house was not for us. Now it's August.
It began to dawn on us that maybe we weren't supposed to remain in Tremonton so we looked into Cache Valley. Three days later we had an offer accepted and we were off to Providence. Then it was September.
We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas gift in October as we went to Disneyland. Haken became a man as he rode every ride he was tall enough for (there was only one he wasn't). Jack remained a sweetheart as he flirted with every girl in the magic kingdom (he was also super obsessed with his Disneyland map). Gracie was a little late as she figured out walking in November (grandpa Guy didn't mind stroller sitting anyway). Shad lost his glasses in the ocean, and Bonnie's hot (just saying).
It was about this time that we began to wonder if things were going a bit too smoothly. I promise we didn't pray for trials, these found us all on their own. Two diagnosis' have changed our lives. First, Bonnie's father was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer which is terminal. He's doing very well currently. Second, Jack was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes a few days after his third birthday, which has been an adjustment for all of us.
Fortunately, we have a knowledge of God's plan for our salvation. We understand the conditions of the Fall, and we have hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We're happy, and are enjoying life.
We would love to hear from you and
visitors are always welcome to our new home in Cache Valley.
Love,
Love,
The Anderson’s
