And So It Begins

Here we go.........packing up a house that we've lived in for 14 years. There is a lot of excitement for the new but tinged with a sadness of what we're leaving behind. We do carry with us a lot of memories in our hearts and minds.

As I walk from room to room - looking in all the corners and closets and nooks and crannys - I hear the laughter and I see the tears. I remember which girl stayed in which room and where their beds were and how clean and organized or cluttered the rooms were, depending on the girl. I see the table where we shared good food and great conversation with many friends who have come and gone in our lives over these last 14 years. Lots of sunshine in this home - one of the huge reasons I love this home - lots of windows and lots of light. Our family has seen it's share of grief and loss but overarching is all the light and laughter that we have shared.  Hopefully we leave our girls with lots of memories to begin their families and homes.

So much beauty here that we created - that God created in our family and our home and our lives. Looking forward with tears and joy to the beauty that He will continue to create in us and through us as we begin this new chapter.