Brandon and Carla

MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY CHANUKAH! JOLLY JESUS DAY!

I Thought I would drop everyone a line and let you know we made it safely from Kansas City to Moravian Falls. Thank you everyone for helping us pack and load and watch kids. We could not have done it without you!! It was quite an adventure getting here since it rained every day that we were driving. Along the way we stopped and spent a couple of nights at Scott and Kelly Beauchamp in Springfield, Illinois. This was a great way to break up the trip and get loved on by old friends. Plus we got to hang with the amazing Rachel B, Levi Ferguson, and Katie Temple. Then we drove to Indiana to visit with Brandon's Mom and Dad. We didn't think we would make it back there for Christmas so it was so great to see them all.

Then we did a huge push of 10 hours to Moravain Falls. The whole trip took longer because we had to drive slower with the truck. It was a beautiful drive through the mountains, but if it wasn't for a pack of gum and coffee I might not have made it. The lovely Jean Morrison helped us unload the truck. David Hofshi came the next day to help with the Larger items.

It was a bit surreal to be back and only in the last few days have I really felt "home" again. The kids are in a routine, We are mostly unpacked, and we went for a climb up Stone Mountain with Jean and Jared. We've also scoped out the local scene =) LOL....which now incudes a Chick fil-a, and a really nice new Lowes grocery. I haven't gone inside but i've seen the tractor supply, a new Donut Shop, and heibett sports are here too. So our little Wilkesboro is growing up. I also got to go in to Talia's coffee and chat briefly with Kathy Kozak and I am looking forward to connecting with her and Jim again.

Well I think thats all, oh wait one more thing that is Super Sweet. We were not going to be able to go to Indiana for Christmas and Brandon and I were bummed. Then last night I had a dream that Suzy and Merle (brandon's mom and her husband) came to surprise us here in Moravian Falls. I woke up wishing it could be so. Then when Brandon checked his voicemail his mom had left a message saying they were going to come visit us for a few days right after Christmas. We hadn't told them we couldn't come but somehow they must have just known. So we are very excited for that and feel God's grace and provision.

Also, when we got here we didn't have any couches since we sold them to get money for the move. Chuck Mervin called us and had a bunch of extra couches wondering if we needed any. YES! He brought us a couple and they are very comfy!

Right now we are praying brandon gets a job and that we can get our land logged and cleared (to farm on). David Hofshi and Brandon are going to take a Organic Certification class in January which teaches everything we will need to know.

Thank you all for loving us and being such a beautiful Family to us. Our bodies may be distant but our hearts are with you always!! Lots of Love and blessings coming your way. Have a great time with your loved ones as we all celebrate Jesus.

The Thompsons

this picture attached is us in Indiana along the way