THE SHOCK FAMILY

A week from today we will be there. In Haiti. It's been such a long time coming. Kevin and I have been praying for so long that our family could go on a mission trip. So long that it is hard to believe we are less than a week away. God has been so gracious to provide this opportunity.  In January I definitely felt like there was no way that it could happen.  Kevin had more faith than me... what else is new?  He was the one who said let's just believe that God can make a way for us. After all, how many times have we seen Him do exactly this for so many others.  Yes... it's funny how I can believe God for others so much more than I can trust Him for myself.  Does that even make sense? Needless to say... Our God is MORE than able!  He came through in so many ways that I would have never even expected.  Just like Kevin said He would :).  We are blown away by how many of you have come around us to make this whole trip possible... seriously blown away! So... what will w

Today we celebrate 19 years. Seems like just yesterday. So thankful for all that we have been through together. We make a good team... you and me. Can't even imagine running this race without you. In honor of our 19 years... (kinda cheesy but mostly fun) Here are 19 reasons why I am so in love with you :)!!!   1.)  You love Jesus!   2.)  You are and always have been way too cute!   3.)  You are such a stinkin' good dancer... for real!   4.)  You love to laugh... everyone loves that about you :)   5.)  You make secret runs to McDonald's to get a shamrock shake and...   6.)  You think you can get away with it ;)   7.)  You seek the face of God on your knees alone when nobody is watching.   8.)  You seek the face of God on your knees with me.   9.)  You seek the face of God on your knees with your friends. 10.)  You have graciously opened our home to my parents... 11.)  You sit at the kitchen table and talk with my mom when I kn