I'm fighting a migraine, but just have to write some things down to share.

Many things have been difficult with moving home. I am hoping that some are temporary, but I can't begin to comprehend how God may work through those circumstances. Guess that's why I need to keep giving it all to Him.

I will say that Eric and I are finding much of what we had been missing back here at 'home'. Having lunch with my parents and my sister-in-law today was awesome. Followed by taking the kids to the park, throwing rocks in the lake, and finishing off the afternoon with a quick run through Dutch Bros. A nearly perfect day. I only wish Eric had been feeling well enough to join us.

This weekend has been great. Movie with a good friend Friday night, painting pottery and Starbucks with Em Saturday, and a fun-filled BBQ with old friends and new.

Eric has been blessed with jumping right into music.
We are enjoying being around our friends we've missed greatly in the last few years.
Friends that have had a place in our hearts and who have been such prayer warriors for us in our absence - a humbling experience. And to be meeting some wonderful new friends who have been on their knees for us when we were unaware.
Friends who are willing to say "but how are you really?"
God is Awesome

One of Eric's hopes with our return home was to start giving back in some way again. God is presenting several avenues and I find it amazing that Eric will bring something up that has been on his heart and almost immediately an opportunity will show itself. Very cool.

I still feel like a slug. I 'want' to do more, but don't 'feel' like it.
I realized Saturday when I was out with Emily that I need to quit waiting till I feel like it. I need to just do it. (thank you for reminding me my good friend - you know who you are and YOU are an amazing mom who does a multitude of things even though you don't 'feel' like it)

Yes, I'm tired. Yes, I don't feel good. Yes, I forget things, repeat myself, and sometimes perhaps should not be unattended ;) It boils down to the fact that I can't sit here and wait till I'm all put together. My kids are little and they need me to be a Mom.
A mom that plays, reads stories, and takes them to the park. A mom that will spend the afternoon at the pottery place, or making bird feeders out of pine-cones and peanut butter. The mom I want to be. It is oh-so-hard, yet oh-so-rewarding when my little ones tell me it is the best day they've ever had, or how much they are enjoying being with me. Makes it worth every ounce of energy.

My husband needs me to be a wife and friend, and I need to start socializing again for my own sanity. Fellowship is a good thing. Having friends who encourage us to get out, even out-right kidnapping us, is a glorious thing. Being around others is energizing and exhausting at the same time, but the investment has been immeasurable thus far.

I'm all over the place today.
I suppose I simply want to convey that we are doing well.

We miss those we have left around the country, but I think y'all are going to have to come here to see us ;)

Triann