YOU

Robbie and I can't even begin to express how grateful we are that God has blessed us with the friendship of each and every member of YOU home group. Tonight was such a sweet time. Thank you. We have shared so many laughs and shed many tears together as well and hope that God will allow us to continue to do so for many years to come.

We cherish every awkward turtle moment, every pointing and loud use of the word, "YOU!", every low to high or high-low-high sandwich rule enforcement, every time liquids almost erupt from mouths and noses, every word of encouragement, every exaggerated word of teasing in love, every hilarious random tangent, every time we have literally rolled on the floor laughing or witnessed others do it, every victory we watch you gain in Christ, every time we watch you love and encourage one another, and every time you lift one another in prayer. We love each and every one of you. We have such high hopes and dreams for you and are so thankful that God has allowed us to share this time in our lives together. May God continue to grow us all together in unity.

Thank you for sharpening us, challenging us to become who God intends us to be, and loving us unconditionally. I just keep thinking of these words in Esther, "For such a time as this." We were each individually placed by God in this group together for such a time as this. Praise to Him who knew we would need each other right here right now in this moment. He has truly been good to us - faithful, loving, and kind beyond all comprehension.

We can't wait to see how God continues to use each one of you in each others lives, in our lives, in your families, in our community. We love you and praise God for you again and again.

Thank you, Jesus! Thank you that because of Your humble submission unto your death on the cross and Your victorious resurrection from the dead we may be partakers of Your grace and bestow it in Your name unto others.

One Flesh and One Blog

"Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh and share one blog." - a modern version of Genesis 2:24... just kiddin' ;)

It's highly likely that I, Lola, will be the primary and possibly only contributor to this blog, but I thought it might be nice to post "Butlers the Lesser" (as some call us) updates for the fam, friends, and stalkers who desire to know what sorts of shennanigans we're up to these days. Please feel free to read, laugh, cry, and/or comment. Well, good night and happy tax day.