Leaves are changing colors

My father once told me while I was working at the farm: The only thing constant in your life is change! That was 12 years ago. I’m not so sure that anything has really changed!

I am amazed that living with my hubby and seeing him and communicating with him regularly that I was able to be totally blindsided! But I was. My dear friend in the faith recently commented on my spidey sense, and how I am always in tune with the changing seasons. I had been saying for several weeks that change was in the air, change was coming for us. But I thought it was coming by way of a home, that we were going to get to settle down in this community that we’ve grown to love and appreciate. I had no idea that hubby was secretly dreading the thought of working outside through another winter, I had no idea he was ready to hit the road.

And while being blindsided with his desire to move on, I AM IN. I have absolutely no reservations about leaving. I am very excited about this next leg of our adventure. The kids are equally excited about our journey. They keep trying to pack Go-bags and ask if today is the day. Our son is praying anxiously for this move to involve a home, even a small home, a little bigger than our camper. And when I told him, trying to prepare him, that we would probably be spending more time in the camper as we try to figure out where to live and get some money ready, he was devastated. It’s a good thing he bounces back quickly.

The babydoll adds a T to Texas. She keeps talking about moving to TexTas (it is so very darlin’) and is so very excited. And as long as we are in Tennessee for Christmas, because Christmas is in TN (her words, not mine), I think she’ll be good to go.

I have grown and been challenged in so many areas of my life while being here. I am so thankful for the many friendships and very fun memories that we have made. I will remember our season here in the very NorthWest corner of ND very fondly. Thank you for making our time here awesome!