As I pause to reflect on this past year I am caught with emotion. Gratitude, so deep, I cannot hold back the tears. This year began so weak. So very, very weak for me. For us really, because my beloved husband never left my side through the darkest tunnel of my life. Helping me, taking care of me. Listening to me weep in pain. Holding me, and always, always being so positive. As were all of you, all of you. Your prayers your notes. Regular phone calls from my sweet Josiah, asking how I am, how I REALLY am…(lol…there is definitely a future counselor in you, beloved son of mine. You always look to the heart of people and I love you so much for that.) In the midst of all the love and prayers, I was healed. God graciously extended His healing hand, and so, I have ended this year in strength. Incredible strength. His strength. Strength to step back on the track and run this race that He has put before me. Keeping my eyes, always, on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of my faith. He is still writing my story and it is nowhere near finished yet!

Merry Christmas to each and everyone!

~ Debbie Ecker