One Step Closer!

Today we had yet another court appearance on my Mom's estate and it appears that it may actually be drawing to a close finally. I am starting to realize even more powerfully how very much negative energy this thing has injected into our lives for the past two years. As it seemingly draws to conclusion, I am starting to feel the pressure lift and am giving praise to God for that! I am eager to just have it over and to be able to focus on other far more important things in our lives (like our kids and our home and our church). Another court date on June 2nd should get it all wrapped up and closed and then we can put it in the past. Praise the Lord for that and I do ask that my friends be praying for us as we close this chapter in our lives and move on to a brighter future putting the negativity of this messy thing as far behind us as possible!

2 years and counting...

As of yesterday, my Mom has been gone now for two years and we still have not seen closure on many fronts. I cannot believe that things have drug on for so long with so many bumps in the road. I keep hoping and praying that the estate will be settled soon and every time I think it is going to happen, there is another issue that arises to keep things dragging on longer. It seems that many people in our world are more content with uncertainty and chaos than they are with moving on with life. I have never been that way, so it eludes my understanding to think that there are those who would rather fight over petty things than to simply move on. The painful part for me (which I believe is why some are being so aggressive) is that Mom's life has been reduced by some in the family to what they can "get". Mom was so much more than things and sadly few people seem to recognize that truth. I hope and pray it is all settled soon and ALL of us can focus ourselves on what really matters eternally and learn what lessons we need to learn to move on with our lives.

But, through it all... more than anything... more than the pain I feel from the division of the family... more than all of the legal wrangling... I just miss my Mom!

a full year

Birthday boy 2
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If Ian was a puppy, we would be able to switch him to regular dog food tomorrow! Actually, it is hard to believe that he will be a year old. Even harder to believe is that Joey is just a couple of weeks away from 3 years old! But, then again, at some levels it seems like we have always had them with us. But, my what a year it has been. I am amazed by the growth that we have seen in both of them. Ian is super close to taking off walking... I am guessing that is the next milestone for him. But, then again, is some ways ther eis a new milestone every single day. We are truly blessed by both of our children. I realize more each day how truly blessed we are.

Life has had more than its share of bumps in the road for me personally in the past couple of years... But the road will smooth out soon and I only pray that Jenny and the kids have not been too terribly hurt by the other issues that have eaten up my time and energy for far too long with regard to my family of origin. Soon, I pray, those issues will be resolved and behind us all forever... and we can get on with the life God has before us!