I cannot even begin to tell you how such a horrible, life changing year can become one of such great healing. Anyone who knows our family or reads this blog understands that the past few years of our lives have been incredibly challenging, and yet incredibly special at the same time. My faith has been challenged like no other. My strength has been challenged like no other. As I reflect on our lives, I see that God has done miraculous things through all of this. I know that may sound strange given all that we have been through, but it is true.
When Kevin got sick, we were told 12 months. We received a gift of four years. Kevin was able to live a fulfilling life right up until the end. We had an opportunity to make memories and live life as if there was no tomorrow. Even in his death, there were miracles. He did not suffer. We did not suffer watching him suffer. When it was time for him to go, he did so very quickly. God has continued to perform miracles in our lives. I will not go into great detail, but I know that he is in control. I am a worrier. My friend joked and said she would rather call it an "extreme planner". I have learned that life is fragile. I have also learned that I should not worry so much. If I let go for a minute, wonderful things can and will happen.
One of those wonderful miracles was to have my parents move down here. This is truly something that no one human could have made happen. Many people gave up many things. The path was clearly paved. Their house sold day one, full price cash offer. My dad got a job the first day he went looking. A dream job for him. They are building a house, three miles from me, three tenths of a mile from Terrell. The house has also been a miracle. Let me tell you that story some day. My mother in law, Terrell, is a huge part of our lives. She moved here 7 years ago and has been the primary care giver for our daughters. Our granny nanny. She loves her job. We love her in that job. Now she will have backup. I am free to keep doing the job that I love. My daughters will be surrounded by people they love and that love them. You are probably thinking that I am seeing the world through rose colored glasses. I am not. Life is hard. It will continue to have its challenges. However, I do understand what is important in life. It is the every day little things.
Here is the countdown we put on our whiteboard the week before my parents arrived. I was putting check marks. Sidney erased them and found something even better.
My parents, Dylan and Jason caravan-ed to Boise. Two Uhauls, two vehicles, two dogs and a travel trailer.
What took two days to load in North Idaho only took two hours to unload into a storage unit.
The dogs have been getting along great. They have been playing hard and sleeping even harder.
My dad has been keeping me busy on the course.
My mom even tried her hand at mini golf.
Sidney took them on a hike the first week they were here. She raced up the hill and mocked them incessantly.
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