We have built a strong, tight community over the past year at our church, Hope Fellowship and it has been such a blessing in all of our lives. The people have blessed us with great friendships and encouragement and so many fun times. At first you both were a bit reserved and took quite awhile to feel the comfort you do now, and it is so fun watching the love our friends have for you and the bond you have formed with so many people that have become dear to us. It is such a joy to hear you express excitement when you see them each week and call them by name.
A while back we went on a day trip to Starved Rock with a group of friends, and it was such a beautiful, perfect day. You both were such troopers, Marcel in the carrier on my back and Zaylee walking alongside us with your best buddy Jude. Getting outside is something that is necessary for all of us, and it was so great to be with good friends. The outdoors is where you both find great joy, and love exploring and discovering new things. It was a taste of what we hope this summer will be filled with as we build these friendships with outings and fun times hanging out with one another. You are both so great at going with the flow and just being easy to have around always up for anything, and we are so grateful for it!
