the keeler family nest

Friday, March 30, 2007

tearful homecoming

Click on this link to watch a video (the one after the commercial)on MSN/The Today Show that brought tears to our eyes!

MSN video

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Yes, it's a trait that has been with me my whole life. All the way from the chair cushions (some of you know what I'm talking about) to tonight. Tim and I stumbled across our wedding video and popped it in for a good 'ole trip down memory lane. Funny how time flies by yet life 3 and a 1/2 years ago looked so different for a variety of reasons, not just in hair color. :) A few things touched me in particular (besides the fact that our wedding was really long...which some people still like to point out). :)

1. I haven't listened to many of the songs we chose for our wedding in a long time...yet they had such meaning and spiritual connection for me back then. I want to dig them up and shut my door and draw my heart back to a place that quite frankly has been neglected for some time. Hearing Eric Schrotenboer's "Fruits of the Spirit" songs especially made me relish in the memories at Hope College.

2. My sister, Jess, and brother-in-law, Matt, rock. You guys still brought me to tears with your beautiful speeches that night...both of which continue to serve as encouragement to us today.

3. Seeing friends and family that have walked through so many years of our lives with us and many that I haven't connected with in awhile but who still hold a special place in my heart. Jeff VB, Col and Stacey O. in particular. I miss you guys. Lets connect soon.

Ok, I think that's enough sappiness for one day. Goodnight all.

check it out

I was looking at a friend's blog and was introduced to an online resource through Lifeway called THREADS that I hadn't seen before (thanks Amber!). I checked it out and thought it was a worthwhile thing to pass on to anyone else interested in connecting to and learning from a community of believers who are passionate about living out God's truth and want to dive deeper into it. I especially had interest in the new social justice study, "Get Uncomfortable: Serve the Poor. Stop Injustice. Change the World... in Jesus' Name." Looks like good stuff. Check it out.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

happy birthday tara!

Happy 27th birthday to our sister, Tara!

Tara ~ You are such an incredible woman, mom, wife, friend and the best big sister anyone could have! You are so full of strength, humility, wisdom and love and every person who comes in contact with you leaves a better person. We celebrate you today!

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

it's here!

Happy 1st day of Spring!

Sunday, March 18, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS!

to Matt (Tim's brother) and Kelly who got engaged on Friday! We are so happy for you guys and are excited to have Kelly join our family!! We can't wait until we see you again!