next stage

So we have been planning on buying a minivan for a little while. We had a deadline to buy it before April. I am strange and have wanted a minivan since we had Coralyn....I felt it would make my life easier. Peter had come to terms with a minivan being the most logical next vehicle.

Well today we bought it. I would love to say I am overwhelmed with excitement but I am more quiet about it. We planned, plotted, researched, and researched some more.

I am grateful that we were able to get a minivan for the next stage of our life. I will miss my little car that has treated me well which will now be Peter's car. I may just take it for a spin every once in awhile for old times. I am grateful though for each day I have been given by the Lord. I am grateful that His mercies are new every morning. I am grateful for a loving God that forgives. I am grateful for my godly husband. I am grateful for my daughter, Coralyn. I am grateful for my coming daughter and a healthy pregnancy. I am grateful for a loving family. I am grateful for wonderful friends. As I reflect on all I am grateful for...a minivan kind of pales.

I will enjoy the ease of the minivan but even more I see memories, family vacation, late night talks when dropping a friend off, date night transportation, deep conversations, and a ministry tool when I look at the van.

This minivan makes it more real that in 3 short months we will have a new addition to our family that we will love and cherish....now that is exciting!!