Don't cry because it's over...

Whoa! I had no idea when I posted that quote at the top of the screen 9-10 months ago that I would be needing that encouragement right now.

After months of planning, we are headed to Colorado. In many ways, it is extremely exciting and I am full of anticipation...and in other ways, I am so sad to be leaving this lovely life we have built behind.


We are closing on our house next Thursday, May 26. This house has been a safe haven for us for 9 YEARS. We've have experienced the ups and downs of life while living here...it hasn't been perfect, but God has blessed us and continues to provide for our every need. I have wonderful memories of this house being filled with family and friends...and most of all LOVE. We moved into this house as newlyweds with no furniture to fill the rooms and have since welcomed our beautiful children into our family and have completely filled the place up!


We have the best neighbors EVER...I mean it...the kind you can call in the middle of the night or if you just ran out of aluminum foil and don't feel like running to the store. Krystie is the best listener and encourager and an incredible mother. Mike has a dry wit and a kind heart. Natalie has been the most special playmate to Paige over the past 4 years...Paige is bossy and Natalie has learned to hold her ground...and together they are mischievous and FUNNY. And now they have added Wesley to the family who is just a sweet blessing...I will sure miss seeing him grow day-by-day, but I know that we will keep in touch...these are the kind of friends you just don't forget.


So we are packing and packing...and packing some more...putting all of our material things in boxes to ship to Colorado. (How on earth did we accumulate so much that means so little?!) The boxes our full...but I realize our hearts are even fuller. The old phrase "you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone" is totally ringing true for me. A couple weeks ago, Tyler and I were sitting outside in our driveway (waiting for our garage sales to begin)...it was early morning around 7am...it was completely calm and quiet...the sun was shining through the oaks, the squirrels were playing, the birds were singing, the dew on the grass was glistening...it was perfect! And I thought to myself, how have I lived here 9 years and not noticed this beauty until now?!


Well, if you are still reading, thank you for listening...writing is a bit like therapy for me. I am a creature of habit...routine, comfort, structure...at least I know this about myself. The only constant in life is change...and it feels like we are on a roller coaster that is slowly tic-tic-ticking up a hill...I am in the front row fearful...excited...both wondering why I am on this ride and at the same time looking forward to it. In a few weeks, we will be on the other side of the country. I hope you will come along with us as we experience this adventure. I know I will need your encouragement and support. Besides, it will be a lot of fun too. :)


I am exhausted. Goodnight,

P.S. If you read this blog, please comment below so I know you are here with me. ;) Also, I plan to blog weekly once we get this show on the road so please check back...and experience the seasons of change with us.