Update

Whew!  What a whirlwind.  A whirlwind that has kept me from blogging in a long time.  Let me catch you up to speed...

 

1.  We finally sold our house!  After two years on the market with only a brief break during that time, it has been take from us.  What a weight has been lifted.  We are so thankful.  Also, since the house sold in 3 weeks from the time the contract started, we did not feel we had time to look for something and make sure it was right for us.  After over 3 years of limbo, we were only willing to pick what was right for us and we were not going to settle for any house.  So that brings us to #2...

 

2.  We moved in with my Dad and stepmom.  Wow...more blessings!  For me, the 5 months we lived with them was such a time of respite.  Surface to deep respite that infiltrated my soul and let my physical body relax even.  God used that time to do some tinkering in my heart and start some real changes in me.

3.  We bought a house!  We are now living in our new, but no so new, let's hear it for 1973 house.  We love it, truly.  It has been such a blessing.  It is us.  Over half of the family and friends that have graced our doorstep have stated, "Now, this feels like you.  Your other home was beautiful, but this is you."  I love hearing that because I agree!  We are at peace here and fell in to it being ours immediately.  

4.  We lived through the season of celebrating yet another 'should have been' first birthday for our youngest, Samuel.  I can't believe it has been over a year since he was taken Home.  Since we moved, my grief has taken on a new face.  I still cry over my baby boys, yes, but not near as frequently.  Also, the tears are not always negative.  Sometimes they are for thanksgiving in being able to have children and have the experiences of being their mom.  I think about them daily, but such a peace has come over my heart followed by calm belief that I will see them again one day. 

5.  This one is so big it requires a blog post of its own...