Happy 2009!!!

Well, I am a little late but you know me...always behind! I am so excited about 2009...it has to be better than 2008! 2008 was a long and not so fun year for the Henthorne family. At the beginning of this year I wrote a letter to God telling him all about my plans and all of the fun things I had coming up. I am going to share with you my letter to him and his response to me! Enjoy!

Dear God,

I am so excited about this new year. You put me through some tough times this past year but I leaned on you and you pulled me through! I have joined the gym and plan to lose 30 pounds! I have been going regularly...you would be so proud. I want to look good for my 10 year high school reunion in June. Also, my sister-in-law is getting married Sept. 26 and I am a bridesmaid. Oh what fun this year is going to be!! Thank you so much for all of your wonderful blessings and remember even when it seems as though I am not listening...I am!

Love, Julie

Dear Julie,

I am really glad that you are looking forward to this year. You know I would never allow anything to happen to you that you cannot handle. I am proud of you for your faith and trust in me this past year. Now, to all of the wonderful plans you have for yourself. I have something different in mind! Instead of losing 30 pounds you are going to gain 30 pounds! Also, your sister-in-laws wedding...sorry you are not going to be able to be a part of that day. You see I am going to give you the greatest gift this year....A BABY!!!! I am entrusting this child to you to raise in a wonderful and christian home. I know you will do a great job and I am here for you! Good luck!

I love you, God

Well, what a funny sense of humor our Lord has! Just when we think we have all of these plans for ourselves he reminds us that he is in control! Our due date is Sept. 22 and we are super excited! Not sure if I have completely wrapped my head around all of this yet but I know I have plenty of time to get there! Keep us in your prayers! We love you! Julie and PJ