Hannah & Stefon Elliott
2025: a year of highs and lows and seeing some major prayers being answered
Back in 2021, I moved into a small apartment (600 sq. ft.) over a friend’s garage and figured I’d live there until Stefon and I got married. Well, God had other plans. I was there a total of 3 years when Stefon and I purchased our first home together! This was the first time we moved into a space together, and Obi finally got to sleep in his own room and not 2 ft. from us. God truly taught us to be content in the little apartment He gave us to cherish the simplicity. We sure do look back and say, “Wow, that was so nice to not have to fix anything. However, it’s the best thing to have a dishwasher now!!” As homeowners, we have quickly learned about AC capacitors dying, a leaking water heater, and getting paint all over our ceilings. We moved into a wonderful home in Whitestown that is close to a library, park, my work, and the best part being 6 minutes away from the Schmidt household! We didn’t expect to land here in Whitestown but are slowly transitioning our lives over to Boone County.
Stefon started automotive technology training at Lincoln Tech in June 2024 and completed his program in August! I’m so proud of the days he spent learning at school and then making the long haul to Fishers to work as a lube tech. He is currently working full time at Christian Brothers Automotive and hopes to gain more ASE certifications to move up higher and learn more.
I went back to work in December 2024, 2 months postpartum, continuing nannying for the families I have been working for. It seemed so challenging at first when Obi needed to sleep and nurse so often, but the Lord reminded me constantly that His grace was enough even when I felt too exhausted to help clean up another mess. When Obi hit 8 months, it felt like he got onto a solid nap schedule, which allowed me space to start planning more activities for the kids and more interactive activities around the house. I’m grateful I get to take Obi to work and that he has 4 built-in older siblings whom he adores. In January, I will be dropping to one family as needs have changed and another baby was born in one of the families. This will allow me to work at one family’s house and not be between 2 homes, although it had worked quite well. I love these kids dearly, and it will be a hard change for all of us in January.
Last but not least, our sweet Obadiah seemed to grow up so quickly. He started not just crawling at 7 months but only bear crawling, which we think possibly led to a strong core, and so by 11 months, he confidently was walking alone and didn’t want to hold Mama’s hand. His favorite activity is finding a toilet and playing in the water, pulling everything out of the kitchen cabinets, and dancing to any song that has a strong beat. He is a cheerful spirit and is always on the go. Until his head hits the pillow, he will be moving all around constantly. This month he learned how to climb up on any low chairs and then from the chairs climb up on the table. It has been reported to me that during Sunday school, he has been found multiple times standing on the table. He is our strong boy who is truly the best gift from God! We are incredibly thankful for him!