one year

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March 19th, one year ago, our moving van pulled into our (temporary) apartment parking lot. We were met with a large crowd from our new church family who quickly unloaded the trucks into our home and storage unit.

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The church members gave so sacrificially to us in so many ways to make us feel welcomed and included. I will always be grateful.

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The only decor I hung on our apartment walls.

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We showed the kids around their new city. This was our first official family visit to Falls Park.

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To celebrate our anniversary here, we used the last gift card we had to the Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove.

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Fish are friends, not food.

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Doug’s first time leading worship last year was Easter weekend. The Hurts were able to celebrate with us too this year. We loved having them!

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Saturday night, it snowed yet again. Easter Sunday was beautiful. He has risen indeed!

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Jack was not amused to discover glitter from his sister’s eggs all over his face.

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Our first year in South Dakota has been a blessed one. Although I am ready for warmer weather now.