Despite the drought ~

A while back, I posted this blog:

http://jdurgeat.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-great-unknown.html

I was so afraid... not for myself, but for my children. I knew the changes in my life that were about to take place, and while I was ready for them - I did not know how they'd play out. I ached for my kids... I was going to take their comfort and predictability away from them for a short time. I was going to give them a new normal, whether they liked it or not. I could only pray that the Lord would help them accept this with grace and patience - and He has answered that prayer.

Despite the drought, the grass is greener on the other side.

Our lives are still in transition. Each day is another day closer to the finish line - the one marking the end of the race from military to civilian life. In 1 week we will be the proud new tenants of a 4 bedroom, 1 story, BRICK duplex! A far cry from the third story apartment we occupied in Germany. I'm so close to locking in on a job as a 911 dispatcher. Stevie is excited about starting her new school on January 7th. Our van is another day closer to the shores of the US of A. My husband's permanent residence paperwork is complete, he has a SSN, a green card, a valid Texas Driver's License, a bank account and a truck registered in HIS NAME!

Much to my surprise... I found that the comforts that I thought I would be taking from my children - I carry with me. I know they'd flourish better in their OWN bed, in their OWN room, in their OWN house... but it's because we're together as a family that their comfort continues. I'm here to rub Victoria's back to sleep every night.... that is her comfort. I'm here to make Ava's chocolate milk in the mornings... that is her comfort. (Stevie's always been comfortable...) And no matter which bed we share at the end of the day, I'm with my husband, and that is my comfort.

I'm so excited to move into our new place. I'm excited to decorate, and make it our home. I'm excited to get/accept this job offer... I'm excited to learn new skills, to meet new people, to continue to reconnect with old friends and build relationships and network with others... to plant roots, and watch my family THRIVE!

Lord, thank you!