Thursday, May 24, 2007

We have indredible support:

We'd like to thank all of the people who have supported us, individually and as a couple, over the years. We have some incredible people in our lives and we are grateful for every kind word they have given, every shoulder they have lent us to cry on, every tear they have shed in sharing life's ups and downs with us, every piece of advise that was desperately needed at times, and every ounce of understanding they were willing to offer us. Our lives have truly been impacted by your presence and we pray for you every day.



This is the crazy Combo family (From Left: Kevin, Colleen, Me, Clint, Kate, Christine & Patti). Can you believe that all of us siblings could even fit on that couch?


This is my beautiful mom, Sally. No, she's not normally dressed like this, but she could probably get away with it if she did (she DID raise 7 kids, you know!).


This is the Speakman family (From Left: Rich, Me, My Mom, Grandma Speakman, Mike, Aldie & Cliff - - oh yeah, and Gizmo the cat).



Ironically, my best friend Heather recently started dating Rich's best friend Brian. They are such incredible people. They met at Papa Murphy's too - - who knew such love would come out of that place!


Steph and I have been best friends since our Freshman year of high school (can you believe that anyone could put up with me for that long?). This is a picture of her and her wonderful husband Luis...aren't they sweet?


Carol and Chelle are two of the most encouraging people I know and they have huge hearts for ministry. We are so blessed to have them in our lives.


Amie is our "adopted" sister. I actually don't remember ever NOT knowing her!



Margaret played a huge roll in getting Rich and I together and for that I will always be grateful. She has such a sweet spirit.


Awwww! Amy...she always knows how to make me laugh and have a good time. Never a dull moment.


This is our extended family...The Richardson's. They have always included us as family. Dennis walked me down the isle at our wedding, Renae treats me like her own child and Mitch and I fight like brother and sister.


Chrissy and I have known each other since we were really little, but we became close friends a few years ago. She has an incredible talent of being able to put things in perspective for me, no matter how messy they seem (and she has the most adorable child in the world, miss Paisley Bell). Thank you for the awesome crib and dresser - - I'm sure they will be put to great use!


Heidi and her husband Chris have graciously given us baby clothes, bottles, a swing, formula...you name it! Thank you so much for your friendship and your advise on the little one.



Who could forget Erik? He's been one of Rich's best friends since the beginning of high school. Although we aren't happy about the fact that he lives in SF instead of Chico now, we still appreciate his friendship just as much as we always have.

1 comment:

Sarah said...

What a beautiful tribute to all of your family and friends! You are truly blessed! And I feel blessed to have met you!
Love, Sarah