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| L-R Heather, Alicia and Brad |
With three children all close in age, we went through the stages of childhood together. All three of them in diapers; potty training; learning to read… you get the idea. I even taught the three of them to drive a car within a year (I get a prize for that one).
So, though it doesn’t surprise me—it surprised me. They are
all interviewing—changing jobs—and moving cross country—at the same time. And,
that includes my new daughter-in-love. This is a year of change for all of them.
My children have been spread out across the country since my
son joined the air force eleven years ago and my daughters headed off to
college about two years later. But, the deck just got shuffled again. I am
thankful for cell phones, texting, email and Skype. Now if I could just get the
secret to being ‘beamed-up’ to a new location on demand, that would be
something!
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| Brad & Kristin 2012 |
And, the funny thing…all three of my girls are teachers. It’s
like hitting the slot machine with three apples—ching, ching, ching; except, I
don’t gamble. I couldn’t have planned
that if I tried.
We’ve prayed through selling a house, lining up long distance
jobs, air force transitions, interviews, second interviews, finances, third
interviews, Skype interviews, face-to-face interviews, flying cross country
interviews. I’ve about worn out my knees. But, I can tell you, God has been
faithful.
There are few more details to iron out. But He’s got those
under control too. And, I’m excited to see what this season holds for my kids.
I am so proud of each one of them. They are gifted, smart, funny, and focused
on what’s ahead. In the midst of the changes I pray they will find God
faithful.
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| John, Heather, Brad, Alicia, and Moi in 2011 |
I’m looking forward to where they all settle (Looks like Georgia
and Colorado so far). One thing is certain; I need to start racking up some
frequent flyer miles.
I love you Brad & Kristin, Heather and Alicia! And proud of who you are becoming!
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Very nice post, Jeanne. Your family is . . . all grown up! How long have you and I known each other as online friends? Ten or more years? I know it goes waaay back.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing family. Love the pictures. My mom can relate to you. With 6 kids we have all grown up and created our own lives. She has to travel also to see us and the grand kids. You are very blessed!
ReplyDeleteYes, they are, Peggy. I think we met online a good 15 years ago. Way back for sure!!
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Touching post, Jeanne. Thank you for sharing so openly.
ReplyDeleteI love the name of your site too, by the way.
Thanks for stopping in, Katrina. I am truly blessed. Hard to believe they used to be little!!
ReplyDeleteSix kids--wow. My husband and I both grew up in families with five kids--big families.
Thank you, Merry. I have been enjoying highlighting some family members the last few days :)
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you stopping by the stream and leaving your thoughts
Sounds like you have been blessed a lovely family.
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Thanks for stopping in Rachel. Yes, I am blessed for sure!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mom for all the support, we all love you too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mom for all the support, love you!
ReplyDeleteLove you too, Heather!!
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