We've always considered Texas to be home but here recently Massachusetts seems to be our home. Perhaps it happened after our flood. We were able to witness how great of a foundation we have here. We have an awesome group of friends and church family. It's been difficult being away from family, though.
We've got great friends that always include us. There have been many holidays spent with our friends and their families. I wouldn't trade it for one thing. I know this is where God has placed us, but it does get lonely and disappointing knowing I am missing so much. I wasn't there to help celebrate my dad's 60th birthday or Mona being elected class president. I wasn't there Bree's last months.
Though, my kids are now of age where they remember family I don't feel like they have solid relationships with each of them. It was very disheartening the other day when I bought our tickets to Texas. I told Joey we were headed at that specific time for Aunt Terra's wedding. It about broke my heart when he told me he didn't know her. Terra has been such a big part of my life for the last twenty plus years. How is it someone so important in my life doesn't have a relationship with my children?
I feel a bit better today knowing that things could be changing. Two weeks ago Debbie placed her house on the market and yesterday signed a contract for the sale of her home! Her original plan was to purchase Nanny's house, but has felt that she is a point in her life where she could make a big move. She is seriously considering a move up here. Yesterday Keith, the kids, and I went to look at a condominium for her and have appointments for two other houses to be seen. We're excited at the possibility of having family here.
It'll be a big adjustment of having family near us, again, but we are certain God is in charge.
Here are a couple of pictures of the kids while we were waiting for Bob, our Realtor friend, to show us the condo yesterday:
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