Day 19

It's hard to believe it's been 19 days!  Wow, how things change!

My son had a friend over today.  We visited a church two Sundays ago.  The pastor was so kind and he had a son who is my son's age.  We have been emailing, and decided it would be great for the boys to get together and play.  Today was the day!  My son sat at the front door for an hour waiting for them to arrive! 
The boys played like they had known each other their entire lives!  It was interesting and adorable!  We are planning to get them together again soon, possibly even tomorrow!

My daughter and I hung lots of pictures today and did lots of organizing.  I must say, we were quite impressed with our skills!  Everything turned out nicely!  I always get nervous when I start nailing a bunch of nail holes in the walls, but the damage was minimal and we did a nice job...and had a good time doing it!

I am so proud of my daughter.  She has become so independent and confident.  She just gets her GPS, takes off, and does what needs to be done!  She found a job, has helped me immensely, and is a joy to be around. I love her so much!  Once we're here for awhile, and she really starts meeting people, they are going to realize what a jewel she is.  She is a gift.

Two days until my mother-in-law gets here!  We're so excited!  I know we'll have so much fun and enjoy lots of laughs.  The kids are so excited to see Grandma again!

It  was storming here today.  There was much flooding and closed roads.  It was dark and dreary.  We went to the front door and noticed a white box sitting there. We brought it in and opened it.  It was from Del's Popcorn Shop from our hometown!  My best friend from high school and her family sent it to us!  What a treat!  I am so thankful for wonderful friends!  We want to eat it so badly, but we are saving it for a weekend treat!

When we first arrived here, I was so scared.  I did my fair share of crying.  I would try to leave the house to get somewhere and the traffic and parkways would just freak me out.  I felt lost.  I felt lonely.  I just wanted to go home.  Everything was unfamiliar, my children were struggling, and I felt like my life was spinning out of control.

Isaiah 40:31 reads, "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
I've prayed and sought the Lord.  I had to depend on Him completely; I couldn't do it on my own.  I felt lost and I needed Him.  He has renewed my strength.  I am not weary.  I am not down.  I feel revived and so hopeful.  I see the same traits in my children.  I am definitely learning a lot about myself.  I have realized areas that I need to change, and I have also realized areas that I am successful in but never knew it until now.
I know I am stronger than I thought I was, and that is nice to know.

The saying goes, "You are only as happy as your least happy child."  I believe this quote wholeheartedly, because I live it every single day.  I think every parent probably does.
Every day, as I see my children adjusting and smiling and discovering, my heart is happy.