This post is going to be a departure from our usual fare, so if you came here looking for pictures of Bryce, you are out of luck, but check back shortly because he never ceases to amaze.

Those of you who got our Christmas letter have seen what a year it has been for us. We have:

Lived in 4 different places.

Had a baby and moved him all over.

Left old jobs for new ones (both of us).

Moved away from good friends and closer to new ones.

Bought a house.

Lost a beloved grandparent (both of us).

Gained at least 5 new family members.

Learned how to live with less.

Been tested, and very often failed.

All this to say, I am reminded of the constancy of Christ in our year of general chaos. It is by grace alone that we stand (when we are able to stand at all).

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

--Edward Mote, 1797