"family"

after thanksgiving, i've just been thinking about how we are so blessed to have such an amazing family around us, specifically extended family. when i think about simon's family and sharon's family, i'm just so touched at how they've been there to encourage us and pray for us every step of the way...

i think about the time sharon's mom, steve, sharon, and i were having dinner the week before thanksgiving. usually they let sharon or i say grace before our meal, and this time was no exception. however, after i said grace, sharon's mom really felt led to pray for our mom. it's not often i hear her pray, and i was real touched that she wanted to. they've been very supportive as well, as i know sharon has had to split more time between houston and dallas these days.

over thanksgiving, we got to spend time with simon's family, as susan opened up her home to us for thanksgiving dinner (as you can see in faye's pic above). the lee family is probably one of the most generous families i know :) simon, susan, and their parents are always so giving, and i know our mom has a lot of joy everytime she is around them. their prayers and support during this time has meant so much.

also, sharon's dad, yaling, and scarlette came down from san antonio to visit for the weekend! we were so grateful that they were willing to make the long drive to houston. it's been hard for me to be as mobile these days, and i know it meant a lot to sharon and i that we could spend the holiday together with them. they have been such a blessing and an encouragement to us. here's a pic of sharon's dad and yaling with my parents taking a morning walk:

here's a pic our families together:

we are so blessed...