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28 February 2009

the best we can hope for is to make a beautiful mess

Man, oh man...I know. I really do know. You've probably already quit me by now, tiring of checking a petrified blog with the perpetual Christmas Eve post at the top. **sigh** In my defense, I'm terrible at multi-tasking. "Why have 5 kids?", you ask? Yes, I agree. Anyway, this post is nothing more than an apology of sorts, and for those who don't know (uh...no one?), an announcement that we are once again Texans. I'm not going to go into all the details, as its all sort of a blur right now. But, in recap...we felt (and still feel) that God clearly led us East. His hand was so evident in provision during those years: a new member added to our family, experience for Dave with an awesome company, a church we loved, my fab sister as a neighbor, and friends who overflowed my cup. We then believed He was leading us back. While the thought of living near my folks, friends, grandparents, etc. again had us very excited, we did leave VA with a heavy heart, really knowing what we were leaving behind. And that bittersweet mix is what life is all about. So we arrived in TX, blessed my a multitude of family, friends, and new faces who welcomed us and helped us quickly (read: in 3 hrs) unload and unpack our belongings. Our home is wonderful, and within 10 minutes of my folks and Aubrey & Dirk. Dave is launching his remodeling business, as we pray that God will bless his efforts and bring more clients. The kids are thrilled to be here, and while we have some adjustment issues with them, hopefully "normal" life will settle in soon. Though the SlaughterHouse never really knew normal. Normal is for wimps.

I promise not to take another 2 month break, and hopefully I'll have some pics up soon.

8 "atta girl"s:

The Fox Den said...

I'd never quit you.

Granny said...

We sensed your heavy heart and completely understand it. We felt when we moved away from Virginia twenty years ago and it's still where I'd choose to park if I had my choice. Until then, I'm so glad to have you guys near us again...

Stephanie said...

Welcome back, to both Texas and the blogosphere! It's good to have you, and while you'll miss VA, we hope that all the love surrounding you here will make the transition easier. :)

Stephanie Breuner said...

glad to hear from you and glad you got "settled" so quickly with all the friends and relatives around to help you unpack. I understand that bittersweet feeling a bit from when we moved back home from Atlanta. I still miss my friends there. I am certainly glad we are all blogging now since we never wrote letters and rarely emailed.

Kim said...

So glad to see your post! And although we rarely get to visit with you guys even when you are in Texas, it's so good to know you're close - safe and sound! I'll be praying for Dave's scary but exciting venture!

Dee Dee said...

So glad your folks have you all close! And my blog gets so few posts these days (with no move for an excuse here)... I rarely post. And my answering machine still hopes "everyone is having a wonderful season celebrating the Lord's birth." If I don't change it before too long, it won't be necessary to!
But I don't think folks should feel guilty about it... we are already pulled in so many directions, at times the blog can wait.

the mccann clan said...

Wish we were in Texas too - you'll have to enjoy it for the both of us!! And, get back to the postin'!

;o) Janelle

Melissa said...

this brings tears to my eyes... just brings to light again how our Saviour gently guides us through so many things and times throughout our lifetime. Although, at the time, sometimes it doesn't feel very gentle. : )