Update

We are still alive! But we are BUSY. We've managed to pack up about 90% of our home. The other 10% is things that can't be packed because we are either using them or they won't fit in boxes. You know me and you know that I do not live well with out routine and organization. This has been the fastest yet still the longest two weeks over my life living in limbo. I find myself jealous of those living their normal lives and angry with myself for not enjoying life more, even when it seems mundane. I am so ready to establish a new sense of normalcy, whatever that may be.

In other news, we found out that we can, in fact, rent out our condo. That is EXCELLENT news since that means we could make double payments over the course of a lease and unload this condo for a *hopefully* nice profit and be in a home of our own this time next year. Of course,with this realization comes uncertainty and for me, that's an easy leap to make. Jay, our realtor , will be coming over Monday to talk about that. if we don't decide to rent our home out, Jay will list it and we'll see what we get.

We will be picking up our truck this Saturday morning and , with lots of prayers and hard work, will be unloaded in Colorado 5 days later. Mike has to report for a drug test on the 19th and has orientation on May 23rd. No rest for the weary, he'll jump from one life into another. So in all of this, please continue to pray for us. God has shown us that HE has a plan for us and we know that won't change. Prayers of peace are always appreciated.

I'll update again soon! I am really missing my camera and am thinking of all the fun pics I can take when we land in Colorado.
Mx3

Sooo.....

Most of you who follow this blog, probably already know that we have decided to move to Colorado. Not only have we decided....we've actually started the act of moving. Our house is full of boxes; our life is half Michigan, half Colorado. But that's how our lives will always be. For as happy as I am to be moving back to Colorado, I am already feeling the loss of the life we've created here.

When I left Colorado I cried-no SOBBED and WEPT for days . It felt like I was leaving but my heart was staying. I didn't know who I am apart from those I've always loved and I was scared to find out. So scared,That I fought it. It took me two years to finally get to a place where I could accept that I needed to make a life for myself here, to have friends and to accept the family who so easily and lovingly accepted me. So as I look around my half Colorado, Michigan house, I am crying again. I am realizing just how unbelievable blessed I have been to find the people I have found. And I cannot in any way try to express how you all have pulled me out of the pit I let myself fall into into something so beautiful. It's only now, as I dismantle my Michigan life, that I realize just how much I already miss Michigan.

The details:
Mike, Mack and I will be staying with my parents while our house is on the market. They have a fully finished basement ( partly thanks to Mike) with more than enough room for us. One of his best friends , Andy , offered their house in Colorado Springs, but we aren't sure how long our house will be on the market and didn't want them to be kept from selling their house. As soon as our place sells, we'll be settling down somewhere between Brighton and Denver. And we'll be ready for visitors!

Prayers appreciated and I will update soon....
Love,
Mx3

P.S. Mack is excited to move ( though she doesn't fully understand what that means despite our explanations ) and just wants to make sure that Allllll of her toys follow her.

Spring? Is that you?

It appears so! Though it's pretty chilly ( and REALLY rainy) we've had temps in the 50's all week AND the Tulips are in bloom. That's spring in my book!

Happy Easter!

Easter Bunny!

The Easter Bunny stopped by Grammy's again this year! I don't know how he even managed to carry the basket but Mackenzie was sure excited that he did!

Coloring eggs!

Mack had a lot of fun coloring and "stickering" her eggs this year. So much so that she was kinda confused when I took her colorful creating , cracked it and offered it to her.

Egg hunting

Mary hosted her ( now) annual Easter Egg hunt for all our favorite "littles". Everyone has a great time even though the eggs had to be hid downstairs due to rain. The kids had so much fun hunting for their color egg and , of course, opening to see what was inside. Mary went over and beyond any hunt I've ever attended and there was much excitement. There were so many pictures so I made a collage to be able to share lots of them with out crowding up the page too much ( click collage to enlarge) :


Thanks again, Grammy!