Too many things have taken up pondering space in my brain. To write out such ponderings would be laborious and borderline inappropriate. (Okay, not even borderline....one does need to have boundaries.) Perhaps one day I will be able to share more openly about these deeper ponderings....but for now...they need to remain in my brain.
For now, we'll keep things on the "safe" side and only openly ponder about things like the kids and us settling into our home. Suffice it to say we are continuing to enjoy our home. Our garage sale pile is growing, the boxes are slowly diminishing and ideas for room colors are coming together. We still can't quite believe we are so blessed that we get to live here. It really does feel like a refuge of sorts and has such a welcoming, calming atmosphere. We are so blessed.
The kids are all doing great. Even beyond great. We are so proud of each of them. It has been a joy to see our sons (20 and 18) grow in maturity as they make difficult choices about relationships, goals, service, and on and on. They know they have our complete support in their decisions and admire them for their zeal for truth, compassion towards others, and desire to be obedient to the Lord in all things. Perhaps what is most touching is the the humility I have seen in my sons at this age. It amazes me.
My girls (16 and 14) are preparing for the quickly-approaching first day of school. Both will be at the same high school this year, junior and freshman respectively. (It will be a new "first" for us--two kids out of high school, two in high school. ) Our Junior is part of the 'crew' that will be welcoming the incoming freshman on their orientation day. She has been having training this past week and is armed with lots of crazy songs and ice breakers. She'll be great at helping these newbies feel comfortable. Our freshman can hardly wait until the first day of school and has her outfits planned out for the first week! She is SO ready to be in high school...Let the fun begin!!
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