Full of Light and Life.

So, it has been over one full week since we arrived back home and we have been running to keep up. When i am obedient to the call of God upon my life, things happen. I am aligned with a greater vision......... and exciting stuff ensues:)

I think the last of our boxes are now unpacked, and our house does not look like a tornado hit it. Anything that does not have a spot is now in my BR, of course:/ Jordan's small BR is prepped for paint, while he lives out of our Family Room. He's used to living out of suitcases so no big deal!

I spent the first day in over two years really cleaning my own house and I loved it:) Having a home, we have been reminded, is such a blessing. It's always been important to me to care for whatever space we lived in, but is even more special.........

As I wiped, cleaned, dusted, and rinsed, I thought of this spring season we have entered. Even when it appears nothing has changed, or only a tiny piece of life is sprouting through there is hope. With the Easter holiday upon us, even more so. We have entered a new season........

Reflecting upon holiday coming, I have determined that if in any area of my life I have "one foot in the grave", it is time I pull it out. If I am not feeling alive, challenged, and hopeful, then I am going to make a change. Change is necessary to precipitate opportunity! Stay the same, be stale.

Austin landed a job with a Red Robin in our locale which we are so glad to hear; he begins next week! The ball is rolling with his transfer to Kutztown University for the Fall as well. Chynna paid a visit to the NEQ in Philadelphia today, to network with other volleyball coaches and clubs.

My other two boys handled rental maintenance work for me and enjoyed a calzone from Fiore's for lunch, and met up with friends while at Weaver's Hardware nearby:) Having been away from our home territory has created a greater appreciation for those of us who spent time in SoCal:)

I am so thankful for the teamwork we have demonstrated in the family business in one week. We are taking back the territory and cleaning house as necessary. Filled my empty rental with new tenants for the next month, with a lot of hard work in a week, and long days. We are tired..... but determined. Please continue to pray for us......

Although we don't know how long this "new season" will last, we do know we are in the right place, at the right time. My kids have demonstrated faithfulness beyond belief, challenging any illusion of fear created. I am a proud mom.

I have a new attitude, full of light, life, and love to share! 
Join me on the journey!

"Not a word fell to the ground...."

After using earbuds for my iPhone that had wires fraying and padded ends that had fallen off on my last flight home, I decided it was time for a new pair. I had an iPhone upgrade in November which still hasn't happened, so I wait. Some silly things delayed are so small and simple.....

We often think of the many changes we want or need to make in life and become overwhelmed as to where to start. I have finally come to realize that taking a small step towards where I want to be is okay...... It is, after all, the many steps in the right direction that take me where I want to go....

Being on the west coast, in the midst of the "sunny California lifestyle" and all that it encompasses, has made many things much clearer to each of us. This was a journey of countless small steps that have led to life changing experiences we would not trade, in spite of the hardship and hurdles.

Prior to my recent flight back to LA, I had purchased the same style earbuds I had before. The sound quality was much better than my old pair and I realized what I was missing for so long..... I had learned to deal with it. I allowed myself to make adjustments to live with less than the best........

They worked fine for the last few days until I found myself frustrated with the same situation where the earbuds fell out. The sound was not clear in my ears; they did not fit me. Again, I struggled to "hear" like I wanted to. I wondered why I was dealing with this same issue again.

While out gift shopping today I found the pair I wanted; the kind that I could receive from without struggling to hear and not lose the "sound." The price was right and more importantly, they fit ME. I didn't have to feel bad for needing or wanting to what works for me.........

On another 4th of the month, I am finding myself even more..... through loss. As I find more of myself, more of my God, I have more to give to others. I needed to hear for myself, to understand why things happened the way they did. I have to come to grips in my understanding to guide my kids through........ and I am here to help you.......

While I certainly don't have all the answers, I continue to listen intently....