We have certainly had an eventful summer.....coming to an end, with a fire at Chads restaurant. The worse damage was the water. He had to replace booths, menus, food, floors, walls, pictures, TV's, computers, paint everything......etc.

I feel like during the 2 weeks of trying to reopen and now, God is revealing Himself daily. Though this situation has been very tough, Chad and I both know that God's hand is in this, and He doesn't do anything by accident.

The biggest way He has been evident to us, is through our friends. They have been AMAZING, truly. The countless meals & snacks, watching the kids for 11 days, painting, cleaning and repairing the restaurant (even on your wedding anniversary!), bringing us clothes, cleaning our house, doing our laundry, caring for the animals, the cards, numerous calls, meeting us at Church for support.....even bringing us linens for the booths we were sleeping on....etc. These are things that gave us strength, kept us going and reassured us the God hears everything. It also brought us to tears, often.- I felt so unworthy of your kindness.

We are truly humbled by the kindness of our friends....who are like family. We love you all and can NOT thank you enough- you have imprinted our hearts and lives, always.

Friends-Thanks for your continuous prayers, financially we still have a long road. Nothing but love and gratitude for ya!!

Justin and Lindsey- thank you for your help and support, love you.

Chad- you are my rock. I saw you as I never have before....overwhelmed, sad, scared, awestruck, humbled and grateful. We said one the first day, still in shock, that the Lord has us in his hand. He did then, does now and will, in the end. With you (and Him!) I am sure, we will be okay. This has really shown me (again) how life can change, so quickly. i am so thankful my life, is with you. Not sure if I could love you anymore, I love you so much.

Boys- you were such troopers, going from home to home. We know you were shook up from seeing the restaurant and worrying about us- confused. I hope you know today and always- that God knows what He is doing, its in His plan and it all happens for a reason- some are already evident. Love you.

Love to all- so much my heart hurts-