I LOVE fall. I have ALWAYS loved fall. But, this year, it's simply and completely wonderful. It's the perfect season for us. For a lot of different reasons, last year was a pretty rough and trying year (but, of course, with a lot of high points). The difficulties had just started in the fall because it meant leaving Addilyn with others while I took care of other children most of who had multiple behavior and learning issues. I know there are a LOT of people who can work and take care of their children and do it very well. I am not at all one of those people. I was meant to stay home, to be with my daughter, to teach her things, and to go to the park. God made me for this. And, that feels pretty amazing. I really did love teaching, I just hated leaving my daughter. I truly cannot describe how thankful I am for a husband who sees importance in me staying home and a God who made it possible for us to make it work. I was afraid that staying home and not having any family close by would be really hard and, it certainly is, but God has really helped me with that. I feel so much more grounded in where we live than I ever have before. I love our church and the people God has put in our lives through it. I love life here. Maybe (hopefully) someday we'll live close to family again, but right now-we're DEFINITELY, without a doubt, right where God wants and needs us to be and, that is wonderful.
This year, fall =
trips to the park nearly everyday
snuggling whenever we want
taking life at Addilyn's pace
learning how much fun it is to squeal after we scrunch leaves
meeting new friends at the park
coffee for lunch
101 Dalmatians, over and over
laundry.
YOUTH-because I have time and LOVE it
thankful prayers-all.day.long.
getting to know and fall in love with my Savior more each day
not missing this (amazing) kid learn new things
Life could not be better.
THANK YOU JESUS for this time.
