6 Years in the Making . . .

 . . . . and then out-of-the-blue, Valerie got a HUGE surprise/blessing this week!!

Yesterday morning, she got a call from sweet Carolyn,

our precious friend (who happens to work at Centralia Orthodontics :-).

They had a cancellation pop-up (which she said hardly ever happens!)

 And so, Carolyn wondered if Valerie would be interested

in coming in a month early (THAT SAME DAY!) to get her braces off!!!   

We could hear Valerie squealing in delight,

as she thought about it for a moment

jumped at the chance!!!  

Carolyn, is the most precious of friends!!
We are soooo grateful that God used being a patient at the orthodontist office,
to plant the seeds of our special friendship years ago!!!  

Top braces put on!
August 2008

 Valerie had a need for braces because there wasn't enough room in her mouth for all of her adult teeth to drop down.  She had one impacted tooth that eventually had to be exposed by an oral surgeon in order for it be pulled down.  She also had to have seven baby teeth pulled in the beginning, and  had an expander installed for awhile to try to widen the top area.  So, she's been through a lot to try to make room for all her teeth in her small mouth! : -)   

August 18, 2008
Night before braces were put on almost 6 yrs. ago!

June 18, 2014
Braces off!

"A cheerful look brings joy to the heart . . . "

Proverbs 15:30

 

It was definitely a good reason to celebrate!!!

We took Carolyn and Valerie out to dinner at our favorite Chinese food restaurant!

Carolyn, thanks so much for making that awesome phone call yesterday,
for celebrating with us today,
and for being the sweetest, kindest most thoughtful, caring, faithful, joyful, thankful, fun-loving,
 Godly, praying friend anyone could ever have!!!
You are such a blessing to all of us!
We love you sooooo much!!!   

Sparkling cider as a de-banding day gift from the orthodontist's office!!

"Every good and perfect gift is from above,

coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights . . . "

James 1:17a