Day 21

Whew!  It's been a long but productive day!

We all had some "pool time" today, which was nice!  We worked out in the yard quite a bit.

Finally, it was time to go to the La Guardia Airport and pick up my mother-in-law!  We were so excited!  The kids could not wait to get there!  The traffic into the city was INSANE!  We were just sitting still for so long!  We still made it in time! 

We pulled up to the passenger pick up area and there she was!  We were all waving and my son was saying, "There she is!"  It was comforting to see a familiar face from home! 

We drove to a DELICIOUS italian restaurant in Queens.  It was the best Italian food I've ever had.  We were full an happy!

By the time we got back to our village it was dark, but we still took her downtown and just drove around a little bit.  We wanted her to see the restaurants, shops, and the business of it on a Saturday night.  We're looking forward to taking her down during the day and going into some of the shops, restaurants and delis. 

We got to our house and my son was SO excited to show her around.  It was just absolutely adorable!  He wanted her to close her eyes as we were pulling onto our lane so that she'd be surprised.  He was just so proud to show someone he loves his new home.  It made me feel good.

She really loved our house and I can't wait until she sees it tomorrow, in the daytime, so that she can take in the views!  I LOVE the outdoors, and we have such a nice view of "nature."  It's very calming. 

I am on Day 5 with no artificial sweeteners; I sure do miss my Diet Mt. Dew!  I'm sticking to this.  The past three days have been the best I've felt "headache wise" in 4.5 months!  Thank you, Jesus!

The kids are still begging for a dog; I am so torn.  I think I want one too...Great!!  I'm still undecided on that issue!

Jesus is my rock.  I see signs of his love and mercy every single day.  I feel so close to Him and I hear Him like I never have before.  I believe it's because I know how much I need Him during this move.  I have to rely on Him for so much.  I trust Him to provide me with companionship when I'm lonely, wisdom when I need direction, and peace when I'm feeling anxious. 

If you seek Him, he shows up.