This is my anthem


He's always been faithful by Sara Groves

Morning by morning I wake up to find the power and comfort of God's hand in mine. Season by season I watch him amazed, in awe of the mystery of his perfect ways.

Chorus: All I have need of his hand will provide. He's always been faithful to me.

I can't remember a trial or a pain he did not recycle to bring me gain. I can't remember one single regret in serving God only and trusting his hand. Chorus.

This is my anthem, this is my song, the theme of the stories I've heard for so long. God has been faithful, he will be again. His loving compassion, it knows no end.

I absolutely love this song, especially in times of transition and change. It truly is our anthem of God's faithfulness in our lives. It has been 3 months since we transitioned back to the states from Chile and our support raising is well underway. Being away from Chile, the place God has called us to is hard. Our work is there and the people we love, BUT being back for this year is part of the process and we must be faithful to it just as much as being on the field. This is a time to see God provide the prayers and support needed to return. We also get to meet and connect with the amazing people God using to send us! One of my favorite parts about being back is spending time with family. Naomi is enjoying the precious time with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins!


1. My sister Cecilia's High School Graduation in June
2. My sister Jackie's wedding in July
3. Meeting Harper our new neice for the first time when we arrived
4. Visiting the grandparents in Pittsburg, TX in June
5. Memorial Day
6. Naomi meeting her great-grandmother, my only living grandparent for the first time

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