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Friends can be Family
See these sweet children…
Some of them are ours…
Yet really…
I would totally claim them as my own in so many ways.
Its so weird to think we have only known this family for a few years. I met them back in 2010 – through a home school group – and those who read my blog often, have already heard me post about this :) – but I cant help but write about how much we appreciate this sweet family.
Their friendship came at a perfect time!
During a time where so many friendships were broken…
Where people we trusted – turned their backs and acted as if they never knew us.
During a time where we felt torn from everyone we knew and put into a place where staying connected to many, was impossible.
Yet this family has been there through it all and has remained so constant.
We can be apart for a half a year, or more – yet when we get back together it was as if we were never gone.
It really is as if we are family. :)
They are the type of family that I truly would trust with my kids 100%. I mean seriously, I would give them our kids if something ever happened to us. They treat my children no different than their own – and I love that. I even loved when Shannon would turn to correct one of her kids, only to realize it was “my kid” – :) It was never offensive at all, to hear from her, although she stopped herself most times ;-)
It stinks we live 8 hours from each other.
But one thing I do know, is that – distance wont affect our friendship.
I love that it is not one sided…
I love that I can go days without calling her and she will call me, just to make sure im ok.
Then other weeks ill call her 2 times a day if not more.
Friendships like this are hard to find.
& I have found through life, so often I pour and pour myself into relationships… yet it is as if I am the only one even trying. This is one of those friendships that I have never felt that way, ever.
I know not every friendship is the same. We cant expect that. Im thankful for the variety :) – and even the new friendships we’ve made since moving to GA. The Lord gives us just who we need, when we need it.
I am thankful the Lord knew we needed them now and then, and provided graciously!
Back Safe
We made it back Safe.
We enjoyed our short pit-stop at my parents before heading back to GA.
My dad was out of town but my mom got to soak up the boys cuteness for one last evening.
The trip back was so long today though.
So thankful Taite did not throw up any more since last night… and our travels from my moms were fairly smooth, minus the normal “are we there yet” episodes and Owen protesting about his cute lil hiney hurting (in his own owee language).
I however am whooped!!
I think the night before did me in.
After getting to bed around 11pm – waking up at 1am to the puke-fest – then not getting back to bed til 2:30 – only to be slapped in the face twice by Caleb (who slept in my bed, so Travis could sleep by Taite, in case more puke happened) – Caleb does not sleep still – he is a wild sleeper! Add to that him bringing a portable alarm clock of my moms into bed, that went off at who knows what time! – and Owen waking up twice crying – by 7:30am when the house was awake, I wasn’t.
This pregnant lady is ready for bed tonight.
Notice the bump? I really think in some positions it just looks as if I ate a lot for supper. Standing up though it is an obvious “baby bump” – I HOPE :)
Glad we have Saturday to play catch up before Sunday… and next week begins my last week of being a mom with a husband who is home all the time – Travis starts his job May 14th… I really am not sure I am ready but I do know he is :)
On the road again :)
Soooo we’re on the road again.
Totally last minute trip (although we had it in mind – just not so soon) – Since Travis will start working May 14th – we knew this would be our last opt. to travel this year… once summer comes and he is in full swing with training – I just don’t think leaving will be an option for some time. Not to mention with the birth of the baby this fall… leaving after that doesnt really sound appealing either – since ill be tending to a newborn and 3 other kids. People can come see us then ;-)
So we are off to visit family and friends for the next 10 days or so.
We have lots of stops to make and a busy schedule… heres hoping we can do it and stay sane :) – relaxed and just enjoy the time away. So far things are well… the trip went well. As well as it can with 3 boys asking “are we there yet” 15x every 30 minutes hah… well at least 1 of those boys was.
If im scarce from the blog through the weekend its due to no internet signal at Travis’ dads. I hope to post an update by monday though :) – enjoy the weekend!
Downtown w/ the Rents
Saturday we ventured to our towns downtown. Was nice. We have a very sweet downtown, full of fun shops and places to eat. I just enjoyed the fresh air and walking around.
Here are a few snap shots from the trip (note: this is the 1st time in a while Ive used my old point and shoot camera, I guess last weeks busy session schedule wore me out carrying the heavy gear)
My mom & the boys
I hopped in :)
Today is our last day with them before they head back. So off to prepare for the day :) – even tho it is crazy cold here in GA! I think the low tomorrow is suppose to be 35F! where did spring go?
& In case you missed yesterdays post with our announcement… you can read it HERE – it may explain why I have such a belly in the above photos :)
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