Emily loves the Fawvers.

God settles the solitary in a home;

the lonely He sets in families.

.psalm 68:6.

Last fall, a random choice of seating at church and a discovery that Nancy and I spent in our days in the same university building,

turned out to be serendipitous.

Over the last year, these six people have taken me into their home, their lives, and their family.

In so many ways that mean so much.

From walks and work breaks,

from after-youth-group-adventures with their high-schoolers

and sewing-project dates with their eleven(almost twelve!!)-year-old,

from family nights to daily tasks.

Thank you Fawver family...

for Saturday morning walks and Friday night movie nights,

for sharing popcorn and cinnamon rolls and bouquets of lavender.

For cooking with me and for me.

For celebrating birthdays.

For inviting my friends over.
For making me laugh.
For being excited with me about silly things.

For letting me stop by at random times and acting happy when I walk in without knocking.

For stopping by when you're in my neighborhood.

For sharing your hearts and listening to mine.

For living faith genuinely and family life lovingly.

For including me in mundane errands and life-marking milestones.

For storing my furniture and helping me move.

For fixing my car (/refusing to let me drive to Portland without a headlight.)

For letting me sleep on your couch.
For saving me a seat every Sunday.
For praying for me.

For letting me cry.

For trusting me with your children.

For being gorgeous, honest, fun and kind.

For being my Oregon family.

I can't imagine life here without you!