Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Surprised by Joy
Welcome, little Lily Joy to our family. You were a wonderful, welcome surprise! You are so beautiful and amazing. I am anxious to see what your little personality will add to our lives. You are three weeks old, and you have already blessed each of us so much! We love you!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Home
Home is where you come from, but it is also where you belong.
How long does it take to feel a sense of belonging?
For me, it has taken quite a few months to feel at HOME in Florida.
It was so ridiculously crazy moving here and starting new jobs, trying to adjust as a family. But slowly, I started to get used to palm trees instead of Evergreens. I learned where to take the kids for fun play dates. I started running into people I know at the store and on errands. I am making friends that will be friends for the rest of my life. (Like my Florida sister and other amazing women at church.)
I love taking the kids swimming in our pool.
I enjoy walks on the beach.
I love being able to run any day I want, without winter weather interfering.
The kids are happy in their schools.
Brad is doing tons at church and I'm so happy he's able to be in full time ministry.
I have almost completed my 14th year of teaching, bonding with a new group of students, parents and colleagues.
I love Tropical Smoothies - sometimes more than Starbucks.
It's such a great feeling to have a sense of belonging again.
Like being welcomed home.
How long does it take to feel a sense of belonging?
For me, it has taken quite a few months to feel at HOME in Florida.
It was so ridiculously crazy moving here and starting new jobs, trying to adjust as a family. But slowly, I started to get used to palm trees instead of Evergreens. I learned where to take the kids for fun play dates. I started running into people I know at the store and on errands. I am making friends that will be friends for the rest of my life. (Like my Florida sister and other amazing women at church.)
I love taking the kids swimming in our pool.
I enjoy walks on the beach.
I love being able to run any day I want, without winter weather interfering.
The kids are happy in their schools.
Brad is doing tons at church and I'm so happy he's able to be in full time ministry.
I have almost completed my 14th year of teaching, bonding with a new group of students, parents and colleagues.
I love Tropical Smoothies - sometimes more than Starbucks.
It's such a great feeling to have a sense of belonging again.
Like being welcomed home.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
the little gifts
Today I'm thankful for the little gifts that seem to come at just the right time.
Getting a phone call from a friend from home who I miss, but I hadn't taken the chance to call.
Reading a heart-wrenching story about a family losing a child, and then gratefully hugging my own - forgetting what I was frustrated with him about.
Overwhelmed by too many papers to grade before report cards - and finding out that I have a Teacher Assistant in my classroom ALL DAY! (Thank you Kami!)
Having weekend guests and a dinner party so that I will be motivated to finish unpacking and do a little decorating. It's time to be out of boxes.....time for curtains and pictures on the wall. This house is really starting to feel like home. It's perfect for us.
Remembering that tomorrow is FRIDAY, the day I get to stop by Starbucks on the way to school.....
Realizing that I can get 6 hours of sleep tonight instead of 5.
The little gifts.
THank you God.
Getting a phone call from a friend from home who I miss, but I hadn't taken the chance to call.
Reading a heart-wrenching story about a family losing a child, and then gratefully hugging my own - forgetting what I was frustrated with him about.
Overwhelmed by too many papers to grade before report cards - and finding out that I have a Teacher Assistant in my classroom ALL DAY! (Thank you Kami!)
Having weekend guests and a dinner party so that I will be motivated to finish unpacking and do a little decorating. It's time to be out of boxes.....time for curtains and pictures on the wall. This house is really starting to feel like home. It's perfect for us.
Remembering that tomorrow is FRIDAY, the day I get to stop by Starbucks on the way to school.....
Realizing that I can get 6 hours of sleep tonight instead of 5.
The little gifts.
THank you God.
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