Summer Fun

The whole month of June consisted of 4 graduations and a family reunion plus 3 parades, a street dance, and rodeo in between. We have had a blast the whole month of June in Minnesota, with the acception of Brad's absence working in Indiana. The small town, rural feel is so where I am at in my life. I am tired of chasing life, I want to live in each day and each moment enjoying every step of each day! Isn't that what life is supposed to be about? Simplifying and enjoying the roses and all that God has created and blessed each day with?
We have had so much fun being around family and friends! Laughing and enjoying together. We have missed that so much these past 15 years being away from Minnesota. I almost feel sad that the kids have been deprived of this for so long. But I also know that we were right where God wanted us to be.
Brad has so many fun relatives that I enjoy being with, talking to, and laughing with. They are all so much fun and have great sense of humor! They love us and accept us for who we are. They embrace our kids like they know them so well and they embrace them back, which is what family is about!
I find myself anticipating the next time we will be together again. As we are seeking God's will to move to Minesota, I can't help but try to influence God's decision by putting myself and what I want in the picture. I need to fully surrender and take myself completely out of it and let God just do what He does best...reign in me!
This summer has been so full of family fun, memories, pool time, laughs, and tears! I feel so connected with our family like never before! I am so thankful for this crazy limbo and transition that our family is in, because in the midst of the trial and uncertainty, we are full of love and acceptance, no matter what. Thank you, God for summer fun with family and friends, for allowing me to see the simple, but important things that life brings about daily, and for being full of joy even though life is full of uncertainty! Thank you that you have called me your child and that I know that I am so loved and blessed by your hands! I know you have a plan for my family and I and I eagerly anticipate living it out for your glory and honor! Thank you for your unconditional love, grace, and mercy! Amen!