To be honest...

December was everything I had dreamed it would be. Sweet reunions and joyous celebrations and God's provision. I thought about blogging many times, but so many moments were too personal to share. The tears and hugs and cries of joy too sacred to speak of. I have many precious pictures I may post one day. We spent the first half of December with my family. The second half with Chris's family.

I have faced intense emotions of coming home after almost 2 years of separation coupled with a strong feeling of displacement. I imagine it to be similar to what missionaries face when they have lived in two worlds and are a part of each, but not wholly belonging to either. Almost too much emotion to be contained within my person!

To be honest with you, I have been so overwhelmed with responsibility that I haven't had time to write. Just maintaining the family is enough. Now we are acclimating to a new life, new place, new everything! Part of me is just coming out of shock. We have set up house in my parent's upstairs. They turned a loft, large bedroom and bath over to us! We use the attic for an additional walk-in closet. Both sets of grandparents have welcomed us so graciously!!!

January brings us to a new beginning - again! Chris is still looking for work. We have started the homeschool back up. I am still fighting stomach ulcers. I have been asked to sing/play at a couple of churches. Brennan is almost as tall as me. David is 9 and wearing 16 slims. Gabriella is learning to crochet from Sarah. John-James is still King Tigger. Elysiana has found a new best friend in Aunt Carole. Isabella is a confirmed mimic. Havah is stealing everyone's heart. Big Bertha is still the most beautiful truck this side and that side of the Mississippi.

We want to spend time with each of our friends. I know it will take time to see everybody. Please forbear with us. We do plan to visit Greenville First and maybe eat lunch with our dear friends there. And I want some homecooked meals from some of you, too!

Love and blessings...