This is the first weekend since we moved to State College that Dick has off work and we are neither going to Lancaster County nor having company here. And it feels very, very strange.
As I mentioned before, our church in Lancaster County hired a new Minister of Music, so we no longer need to make the trip for me to lead worship. What I didn't mention before was that I was pretty sure that two weeks ago was our last weekend with Destiny for a while. A few weeks ago Destiny's mother told us that she and the children would be moving to Florida to be near her sister. As much as I knew I would miss Destiny, it felt to me like it could be a good move for them. Destiny LOVES Florida, having gone with us many, many times, so she was excited about it. The move has not been without controversy, however, so I have been breathing prayers day and night. And trying to play the role of peacemaker. They did move this week. Yesterday afternoon I got a text message that said, "Grandma can u call Lisa and Jeremy to tell them that I am in Florida." I texted her their phone numbers so she could call them herself. It wasn't too long till I got phone calls from both Lisa and Jeremy telling me they had gotten calls from Destiny. Hopefully they will be able to get to see her since they're only an hour or so apart. And of course, we have even more reason now to make trips down there and hopefully move there someday. At this point of the weary winter weather, that sounds like a wonderful idea!
When Destiny was here for Christmas break I saw something on my friend Mary Ann's blog that grabbed my heart, and I knew I needed to get it for Destiny. We went to the Hallmark store, and I bought it and gave it to her. Now I'm SO glad I did. Here's the picture of it from Mary Ann's blog.
The card says, "Close to me, apart or together, always close to me." I can't look at it without tears. She has been such a huge part of our lives for the past ten years.
This morning I went to the monthly women's prayer brunch. I LOVE these women. We are truly kindred spirits in our love for the Lord, our families, and others. They make me feel so truly cared about and understood, which is huge for me, since I was so richly blessed with that at our church back home.
And now for some pictures from my week. First of all - the angry, strangled dinosaur I found in my drier!
Pawpaw time.
Austin climbed into his toy box and sat like this. I asked him, "Is that your new potty?" He said, "Poot!" which is how he says, "poop"!! Oh that cracked me up! There's just no end to the new and funny things he says and does.
3 comments:
So it did happen...changes, life, sometimes are so hard. I do sence a peace in you, though. Enjoy your day today. I do hope someone will take you up on the game....I would love to come and chat, but I'm no good at the game!! (of course if we did 'come over',we would have to head home about as soon as we get there!)
Yes - this is certainly a different type of weekend. I know that having Destiny far away is hard for her and you too so I'll be praying.
That Austin is just a hoot - I love hearing about him!
I am sure this is a good move for Destiny. Like Doris said, you seem to be a peace with this decision and for that I am happy for you.
I am glad that you have connected with some ladies with whom you can pray and journey on with. I hope that Dick can find that same connection.
Austin is too cute!
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