Falling...into peace

I received some news today that shook my usually secure world. For a brief moment in time, I felt the weight of it and let myself start to fall-to cry, to worry, to fear. Then I was given some hope.

"Strange how that it is-that sometimes something has to fall apart-for something better to fall together."

"Jesus calls me to surrender and there's nothing like releasing fears and falling into peace. It terrifies, true. But it exhilarates. This, this is what I've always wanted: this utter trust, this enlivening fall of surrender into the safe hands."

Hello friends

This summer we've checked out for a bit. We've been sewing, going for boat rides, having ice cream on the river and enjoying all the friends who have come for short visits and some for long visits. We just got back from a long road trip-just us girls. It was fabulous! I can't wait to tell you about it. Plus all the changes in our home and plans for a new school year. It's an exciting time.

Tonight I've been catching up with all my friends; all those blogs I follow. I've missed you guys! I love seeing what every one's making and doing and thinking about. It makes life even more fun and interesting. While I catch up with all of you, I hope you'll be patient with me. Come back...I'll post soon. :)

Hmmm...

I never set out to be a "mega blogger'" or to have a huge following. I started my blog several years ago to capture my thoughts and to keep up with memories...and just for fun. It was a nice way to let friends and family who aren't near be a part of our lives. Just the other day one of my daughters commented, "Mom, every time I go to your blog all I see are reviews. Can you please post something else?" Wow, I really didn't think she even cared about my blog.

The Homeschool Crew is just a temporary 'fancy' of mine. I'm enjoying getting to look at all the new products and curriculum and just see what's out there. Unfortunately it has taken over my blog. Sorry about that. Like I said, it's just temporary.

From now on I'm going to try harder to find the time to post about our normal everyday things. Please hang in there with me while I play catch-up.