Dean's dad passed away, we are going to be grandparents!..CRAZY! My boy, Mark is getting married (grafted in ~ one of Ben's besties...do boys have besties?) He asked Dean to marry him and his awesome fiancé, Rebecca, in North Carolina. My niece, Dani is getting married. How are these kids old enough to be doing this stuff?!?
I am watching my family have growing pains, which causes all kinds of momma angst. It's a good kind of pain, needed, but not fun to watch.
Jessi, I'm sorry you have been sick being pregnant! You probably got that from me. The greenish color will go away and you will enjoy food again. Promise. Hang in there, it's worth it! Justin...it gets better and the dad is important!
Nay, you are stronger than you think! You have what it takes to do all that is in your heart. Deep breath! Now, JUMP!
Cole, whatever you choose for your next step is just one step. It doesn't have to be perfect and all encompassing. You can change your mind a million times and do a million different things. Follow the peace and don't settle for ordinary!
Ben and Sara, I miss you more than words can express and hope that you are thriving as a couple and growing as individuals, in Nashville.
Deano, I love you! You are an amazing man. Thank you for standing by me and always believing in me and our family.
I'm turning 50 this year...NOW HOW did that happen???!!!! I think it's going to be hard, because I'm already having moments of disbelief and despair.
I agree with Dorothy, "there's no place like home". Even when home is a tornado and life is flying so fast you are ducking flying monkeys and windows are trying to take you out.
My people may be crazy, but they're mine and I love them! My life may be completely overwhelming, but it's mine and I wouldn't change it!
...commercial break...I just want you to know what a huge statement that is. I have not always felt that way. Coming to terms with things in our lives that have been, or still are, not what we wanted and embracing where we are and what's going on now are keys to finding peace and contentment.
Whatever is happening in your life, whether you're flying through a tornado and hanging on for dear life, or running away from flying monkeys, or you landed your house in a strange new place that you've never been before. God is there. He will hold you, guide you, protect you and help you down the yellow brick road to all He has for you. He will provide you with your own Scarecrow, Tin-man and Lion to walk alongside you.
I know because I think I just landed with a thud, right on the wicked witch! You know what happens: the sister comes, chaos ensues. Each new adventure in our lives means obstacles. I hold onto His promise that He will never leave me. He is not a man hiding behind a curtain telling us not to look. He is not trying to get one over on us. He is trustworthy! He is faithful! He has you in the palm of His hand!
There's no place like home!! In the arms of my heavenly Father and with the love of my own little group of crazies.
May you find peace today in the midst of your storm, grab Toto and dance down the road home!
All my love ~
Jodi xo
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