I don't like to gripe and complain on my blog. This is not to say I don't do my fair share of it in real life. Just ask my family. I am an external processor so whatever is in my head is on my lips in a matter of seconds. However, in my attempts at trying to be positive in blog land, I can often leave the impression that I lead this perfect life and this is the farthest thing from the truth.
Life has been quite challenging lately. Moving has been difficult. I am often weighted down with watching my two daughters navigate the emotions of going to new schools. Even as welcoming as everyone has been, change is a process of grieving the past and hoping that life will feel like home again.
Today there was a little light at the end of the tunnel. To begin, I awoke to a beautiful sunrise that looked as if God had dipped his brush in a beautiful salmon color and splashed it onto a baby blue canvas. The contrast of the two colors along with the light from the sun caused me to run into Cambria's room and open her blinds so she could have a look. We stood in awe.
The other joy that occurred was, simply put, Marissa's hopeful attitude on a Monday morning. She had a friend over the night before and there was singing and giggles coming from my eleven year old's room. Always a good sign.
Could this morning get any better? It did. I drove Cambria to school and witnessed Mt Rainier filling the whole sky as we drove into Fife. Breathtaking. Soon after I dropped Cam off at school I got a text from her that read:
OK call me sappy. I totally am. So there I was driving down the road and crying and saying over and over, "thank you Jesus! thank you Jesus!"
My girls are happy. I am happy. No, I am overjoyed!
I have happy tears filling in my eyes from reading your blog. I can only pray and hope for the very best for all of you. Moving is not an easy thing to do and adjusting to the “new” of everything can be challenging too. How exciting for Cam’s new role in the play, Marissa’s shared giggles with a new friend, and your happy “mom” heart. Hugs to you today! =)
Thanks Robin. I miss your caring heart!
YES! Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!
I am SOOO happy for you, the girls, and Scott!
I’ll keep praying, though, for you to have a friend that you can sit in a room and sing and giggle with
YES!!!
Thank you for your kind words and prayers David. I am anticipating good things from Jesus!
Even trials can be gifts. I love the line from a movie that says,”The sour makes the sweet sweeter!” I believe this.
Yay, Cam!!!! Just so you guys know, Aidan has been talking about you guys all day, especially when he lays down to go to bed. and then we say a prayer for you – you are all in our nightly prayer lineup. missing you…
Molly,
Missing you too. Looking forward to seeing you real soon old lady! LOL!