It's been awhile since we updated, and lots has been going on!
School is in the final stretch for Janelle as there are only 6 more weeks left! It has been a really good year, and it's hard to believe that things will be coming to a close very quickly. There's plenty to be done in the last weeks of school, so things are going to be busy!!!
Jared has a big week next week as he will be graduating! We are so excited for the end being so close and are praying for guidance as he looks for a job and we move on to the next chapter of our life together. Two years has gone so quickly, and as we look back, we can see how God has blessed us while Jared was in school. There is a job prospect, so we're praying for patience and faith that things will happen the way they are supposed to.
We had a great little trip for two days over Janelle's spring break to Grand Rapids where we stayed at the Amway Grand and had the chance to do the things downtown that we just never seem to do. We went to the Frederik Meijer Gardens, the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and got to relax together. We also went to two of our favorite restaurants-Bistro Bella Vita and San Chez. At San Chez, we had paella for the first time, and oh my goodness, Janelle is hooked. The sad part was that they were out of the baby calamari, so Jared couldn't have his favorite dish. He definitely has the more adventuresome taste in food!
On a more serious note, our sweet, dear Cassi did go home to be with her Jesus about a month ago. She was such an incredible little girl whose light was always shining for God. We were able to go to Alabama for the visitation and funeral, and we were so glad to be with family at that time. Even in such a hard situation, it was constantly evident that Cassi impacted so many peoples' lives, and while she is greatly missed, she will never be forgotten. Below is a picture from the balloon release at the funeral. Please keep Scott, Karen, and Caleb in your prayers.
