Secure in the Everlasting Arms

I'm beginning 2009 with a Family Blog. I've been inspired by so many friends and family that have created one, and now it is our turn. As I was thinking about a theme, I glanced at a new book I was given for Christmas by my friend Kathy. Secure in the Everlasting Arms by Elisabeth Elliot who is one of my favorite authors. I first read one of her books when I was in High School. It must have been the story of her life in Ecuador with husband Jim. I remember thinking after I read that story "Wouldn't that be great to live overseas with your closest friends!" Well, my life has sort of ended up like that. Mike and I married in 1993 and moved overseas in 1997 with 2 small daughters. Those people we served with have become some of our closest and dearest friends.