2009 for the Sbrusch home has been so crazy! What's new, right!?! Exactly. My sister is constantly telling me to slow down...I don't think that is possible!
2009 started with weddings, the birth of our newest nephew,
Kaine Edward Stegent and plans for some
amazing trips! Wyatt and I have been so Blessed by such amazing family and friends! We are never without love and laughter! When we look back on our lives, all we can do is smile and talk about all the amazing memories! We thank God every day for His abundant blessings!
With all that has gone on lately, Wyatt and I have had some crazy personal times as well. After much debate, writing, deleting, re-writing, saving and deleting. I think we have finally decided to come out and ask for some prayers. Wyatt and I have experienced two missed pregnancies to date with the most recent happening just a few days ago. With both pregnancies, we were pleasantly surprised by the gift however, it seems God's plan was still in the works because for whatever reason, I haven't managed to hold on to either of them. This latest miscarriage was the longest we have had before we lost so, it was a bit harder to swallow...all that being said, I cant imagine any better way to help get over something than to be surrounded by family and friends in thoughts, prayers, love and support. My apologies for the "secrets" up to this point but, please understand that the privacy of times like this are sometimes the ONLY thing I feel I could actually control. In all of that, the only feelings we hold on to are feelings of true belief that God is in control...and His timing will be perfect!
On the subject of baby, this year brought a new perspective to our reason for being. Wyatt and I took our very first foster baby,
baby Layney!

She was with us for about 8 weeks and we just fell in love. She was absolutely perfect. Such a content little angel. Right before Thanksgiving, Layney left our home to be placed in her permanent home but, she was just the first of that journey. Being foster parents is something Wyatt and I love...it is our prayer that God continues to bless us by allowing us that special experience!

As far as work goes, Wyatt is still loving his career with Nalco. He is never bored, and it is not east, but loving what you do makes going to work easier! Nalco is great to us and we are so grateful! For me, I am still nursing in Needville ISD and seriously contemplate staying for long term or going back to the hospital...it is so different that it makes the decision very hard to make! My prayer is for clarity in a decision and happiness either way! Thy will be done...
In the meantime, I started a
Mother's Day Out at our church, Creekside Christian Fellowship. Growing up, I have so many wonderful memories while in Mother's Day Out and it is so ironic that God put starting this program in my path. We started with nothing and have made it to 30 kids enrolled and a thriving program! I am so honored to serve as the administrator and am so blessed my my team of employees! The ministry of Creekside's Mother's Day Out is overwhelmingly satisfying. Growing up in a minister's home, I swore I would never work in a church...well, once again, God's plan is better than mine and Wyatt and I are once again given a special blessing from the Man himself.

2009 also brought the celebration of two of the best years of my life!
Wyatt and I celebrated two years of marriage with a BANG! My husband has a great theme going...click the link and you will understand! I am anxious to see what year three will bring!?!
Welcome to our
NEW HOME! Year three has already brought me a pretty big gift...Wyatt and I have finally moved and settled into our new home! Just in time for the Holidays, we are loving our new space! I have really enjoyed decorating all the new rooms...even though I have only done 1, the projects are all rolling for the rest!! 2010 will be the year of decorating and landscaping!! :)
I know that there is so much more that has gone on in the past 365 days...feel free to browse the blog to read all about our little happenings! I hope that all of your families are enjoying the wonderful Holiday season! We are so grateful for all of your love and support, prayers and thoughts! We are so Blessed!

Merry Christmas and Happy 2010!
CHEERS! to a fantastic year behind us and the surprises ahead!! Love and Blessings!
WK