New Beginnings

Chaos. That's what comes to my mind right now. Having to pick up the pieces from years of illness is not easy, especially in light of this new adventure looming before us. I see broken hearts and broken spirits in my children, and now broken hearts in family as we move across country. So much of what I see going on in my children's hearts is a reflection of the sin that I have so needed to repent of over the years, and through illness God was able to show me what that sin was and is. Thank God for His leading and His grace to get through. So, now the pieces that are scattered around me need to be picked up and put back together. Learning just how sovereign God really is is what is holding me together. Nothing is wasted on God. Not even our sinful mistakes. His grace, how amazing it is. Music for me has been a source of calm and healing. Today as I was getting ready, I was listening to Watermark sing Mended. ( I would have it playing, but I haven't figured out how to do that yet!!) I hope the words minister to you as they have to me.

"You repair all that we have torn apart. You unveil a new beginning in our hearts and we stand grateful for all that has been left behind and all that goes before us. You've got all things suspended, all things connected. Nothing was forgotten, 'cause your love is perfect. You are our healer and you know what's broken. We're not a mystery to you. We will dance as you restore the wasted years and you will sing over all our coming fears and we'll stand grateful for all that has been left behind and all that goes before us. You've got all things suspended all things connected. Nothing was forgotten, 'cause your love is perfect. You are our healer and you know what's broken. We're not a mystery to you. Lord, you mend the breech and you break every fetter. You give us your best, for what we thought was better. And you are to be praised." Watermark

Our trip to the fair. Seven kids and hours of fun.

The Great Adventure

Well, I am now a blogger! I really never thought I would do this, but here we go! The news of the day is that our house is officially under contract! No more waiting, no more keeping the house in perfect order. Although, that was nice while it lasted! Our adventure begins. We will start looking for a place to rent in Albuquerque, NM next week, and Lord willing start our new life there the end of September. There are a lot of things going through my mind as we start this new life. For one, how will my kids adjust? But, God has already ordered our steps and knows each and every mile we will ever drive, every house we will ever live in, every friend my kids will ever make. This knowledge keeps my mind at perfect peace as the chaos around me builds. Thank God for His grace. This blog is intended for the family and friends we will leave behind as we follow God's plan for this little family.