"Momma!"

"Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come more effective action." -Peter Drucker

The house is growing quiet again. 

After a weekend filled with love, laughter, some crying aaaand very possibly some tempter tantrums... it's quiet.  Although I relish my quiet time, having the kids around makes me feel important. More than that though, I'm able to love them so completely. I can make them smile when I make food they enjoy.. or just play soccer outside. When they find a new shirt that I bought... or just to offer warm morning cuddles. Andy turned to me today and said.. "Thanks for caring about our family, Sarah.." and gave me a kiss. I do. I really really do. 

Sometimes I get caught up in myself.

I know. 

I'm making vast strides to change that.

I don't think one is supposed to admit these things in our society. Admitting fault makes a person vulnerable to critique. Even in the church, one can admit some things... but not all things. All of this opaque or faux stability not only hurts the person holding it in, but it also hurts those around them who could find peace.. knowing they're not alone in the world. 

I started this blog as a story about our search for a home. It has become a letter of my heart. I plan on continuing into a sequel. A 2 dvd package. The happily ever after. It's dangerous, this thing I'm doing. Scary. Although I have been working some, I will try my best to accurately tell this tale. I hope you all join me for the ride. I hope each of you know that respectful transparency is something I appreciate whole heartedly. Disrespectful transparency sometimes must be tolerated because sometimes the harsh truth is needed. 

The ability to maintain complete honesty as opposed to idealized reality is the mark of a true friendship.

Well friends, it's time to take Haddie to see her daddy. I hope y'all come visit ;)

xoxo

Sarah