... this CVE family photo from December 2006???
So... is this photo a little more clear???
The one that earned me the title of a "fast"/"forward" woman and the suspicions of a soon-to-be mother-in-law! ;)
All clear yet???
Drum roll, please???
ANNOUNCEMENT!
Joel and I are engaged... and soon to be married in June here in Magdalena!
We both have worked at CVE together for these past few years, and God has done an amazing work to bring us together. We praise His name!
The plan you might ask???
Well... I am delighted to say that God has directed us to stay, work, and live here in Magdalena, continue caring for the four kids that I have had for the last four years: Marcos, Aron, Diego and Candi, and for Joel to continue organizing and leading work teams!
Joel and our kids right after we "broke" the news to them... they were clueless at first, and then slightly shocked that I was holding a man's hand!
But... they soon got over it; look at those smiles!!!
We stopped by the Schicks, and this was one of our first "family photos"... for your viewing pleasure!
Thank you all for your prayers! We are excited to start this new journey together and even more excited to see what God has in store for not only our marriage, but for these four kidlets... He is good!
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
a time to tear, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate;
a time for war, and a time for peace."
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
I am so thankful for HIS timing!
And as we celebrate the living, breathing, loving, resurrected Christ today, let me add:
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed!
26 comments:
¡Felicidades!
Praise God for the way that He has worked in your lives! We are super excited to have be able to host your wedding here in June and that you are sticking around!! God surely works all things in His perfect timing!
Jeremiah 29:11
What a beautiful family! You two really do look very cute together..God bless your new family! love and prayers!
I've been smiling all day, Steph!! You stinkers! I'm always the last to figure these things out. I am soooo happy for you two. God is sooo good all the time! We pray that He will continue to bless you and your new family!
Still smil'n - Cheri Frank
I'm so excited for you guys and your kiddos!!! :) It makes my heart smile!! :) - Kaleigh
What a great post! The pictures are all great. Please keep posting pictures, we love to see them. Looking forward to having you in our family, Steph, and looking forward to visiting for your wedding!
Blessings,
catrina for the linc rinks
Umm...Can I just say YAY!!! So fun to see pictures of you together and I had forgotten about that picture! You were so forward! :) How embarrassing. ;) You look so incredibly happy and I hope to see you in June. Big smiles, lots of them.
Amor y oraciones,
amy
Yay Yay and Yay!
Jim, Krissa and Karlina
This is great :) Congrats!
So happy for you both. God has done amazing things for both of you and together you will do amazing things for HIM. Alivia and Victoria were both excited. We think of you all often. We praise God for the commmitment you both have made to serving others so willingly. With much love
Bruce, Mary, Alivia, and Victoria
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys:)
Ha, so glad you brought that old picture back out. Luke remembers that and was sure to point it out if you had not. Love the family picture. I can't wait to be with you and the kids, oh and Joel too:) Wish we could be there to help out, but if there is anything else we can do, please let us know. Love you all-
Luke and Jamie
We are so excited for the two of you and the kiddos! We had forgotten about that family picture from 2006 that raised suspicions about you. :-) Thanks for posting that once again along with the wonderful pictures of your "instant family"! We love you both so very much and wish you God's blessings as you make this wonderful transition in your lives!
Steph, You don't even know us, but we have loved Joel forever and we are so thrilled about your engagement. Welcome to our Bluffton church family. We look so forward to meeting you and we will continue to keep you in our prayers. Much love and very best wishes. John and Pam Reinhard
It was all my HEARTS...I just KNOW it. Go ahead and say it...."I love HEARTS"
Whether you like paper hearts or not...it is evident your hearts have been molded by the Master....your smiles are bigger than I've EVER, EVER seen. Kaleigh S. made a BEELINE to find me Sunday noon. I was thankful and I rejoiced.
Congrats & Blessings ~ Norma & Curt :)
So very very happy for both of you & for your kids to have mother & father. God is so good. Blessings to you!
We are SO excited about this! Praise God for His faithfulness!
What a cute couple you make! :)
Oh, and welcome to the family, Steph. :)
Lots of Love,
Klint, Sarah, Emitt & Otto
Congratulations! We're happy for you. It was so nice meeting you in the mountains of Colorado. Hope you will return some day with your awesome husband and family.
Warmest regards,
Ernie and Sandy
Mountain Comfort B and B
We are so happy for you both! Dios les bendiga, hermanos!
Bob & Joy, Chloe, Salome, Gabriel, & Moses
Congratulations Joel and Steph! Your little family all look so happy! Have fun with all the wedding planning! Love, Dennis and Cindy
Praise God for all His wonderful blessings!
We are so thankful for you both!
Love, Bill & Joan
SO happy for you guys! :o)
Joel and Stephanie,
Just want to send our congratulations to both of you! Here we were teasing Joel for all these years and you were under his nose for 4 of those years! We are so glad God has worked in both of your lives and can't wait to meet you, Steph! Welcome to the family!
Leon and Mary K.(Jeanne's sister)
Dear Joel and Steph,
Congratulations!! We are so happy for the two of you!!
We know Joel and Steph from our wonderful Magdelena trips, and we also are blessed to know Steph through her sis here in Denver!
We pray for God's richest blessings on you both!
Blessings,
Zark's
Thanking God and rejoicing with both of you! So thankful that your children will now have both mother & father. =)
Oh the grins are wide in our house...at the thought of you two and those very blessed kids! God is faithful! Thanksgiving seems too far away!
So excited for you guys! Blessings and much love from GDL!
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