Motherhood and Packing- Leaving the bible belt for the sunny state.

Okay so I have decided to try this blogging thing since very shortly I will have a little more time in my life– and be far from so many people I love. I have hesitated on this in the past because I have though, “who would want to read my thoughts?” But I love reading others’ blogs… And I guess if you don’t want to read it you don’t have to. So I’m starting. We’ll see how long it lasts

We just sold our house in Franklin this last weekend. It’s one of the many many confirmations that we are suppose to move to Florida. It sold so fast- though it felt long while I waited. Patience is not my strong point. Now I’m trying to figure out how to attend to my precious 3 month old boy (Owen), work, pack, and spend last visits with my friends- ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I really need God’s grace to get through this.

I’m overwhelmed though with how many friends have offered their help. So hard to actually take people up on that! But I know I need it. My friend Shannon came over today after Lunch and watched Owen with her son Graham so I could get some packing done. God Bless HER!

I have many thoughts on leaving.

1. I KNOW IT IS GOD SO I’M EXCITED.

2. Seeing my husband with so much new passion in him is amazing.

3. Being on this adventure with my family is wonderful.

4. I will miss my friends

5. I will miss the rolling hills here.

6. I WON’T miss Winter
7. I have met some super people in Florida.

It is hard to say goodbye to my first house that Jeff and I bought shortly before we got married. I’m sentimental… So that is hard. But I do look forward to our new house that will be ready in March 2005. In the meantime we will be in an apartment.

I wish I could articulate better how I feel inside. But so much is going on it is more like my head is spinning. Jeff is in Florida right now Apartment hunting. Owen and I go on Sunday to start picking things for our house. I’m blessed that my parents will be there to watch Owen while I have to go to my appointments. God always provides

I will post later more about my son. He has been the most amazing addition to our lives. I didn’t know that I had the capability to love so much. It’s a different kind then what you have for your husband. I ADORE my husband. But the love you have for your child. Wow, I’m so amazed. I just can’t stop staring at him so much. I feel like I can really see him change as I stare at him. He is growing so fast. 17 lb/ 3 month old will attest to that! I hated pregnacy and of course labor- delivering a 9 lb, 11 oz baby… but it was all so worth it, and beyond.

ANYWAY MORE ABOUT HIM IN OTHER BLOGS

That’s it for now. If you think of it keep us in your prayers during this time. Just a crazy time- not a lot of time to be married and best friends you know! Not really time for much at all. We have gone from Busy to ABSOLUTELY INSANELY BUSY.

But I know it is all such a blessing.