Living...Loving...Laughing: December 2011

Thursday, December 29, 2011

December 26th

Day 1

We have left our family in California and ventured out in our RV. After 1 night dry camping I appreciate running water and electricity quite a bit more. We are camped in a Super Walmart parking lot. It seems to be a happening place with several other RV’s camped here also. It makes you feel more secure with other RVers around.

We are all a bit tired and excited at the same time. The older kids have adjusted well to our “new life” living out of the RV and visiting family for the last month. The baby is completely off schedule and now has no idea what a bed time is. The middle kiddos still have a bit more adjusting to do. They are just old enough to realize things are hectic but not quite old enough to easily adjust.

Jason and I will try to get a routine going for our family over the next week. This much I know we are very blessed even as Jeremiah struggles to escape my bedtime grip.

Day 2

We awoke this morning to Bubby and Katie running into our room. “Momma , momma listen there’s something out there” I looked up at the skylight to see the shadow of a fluffy tail. The Walmart squirrel was running back and forth across the roof giving us our morning wake up. The morning routine went well. We ate a great breakfast, stocked up on some supplies. When Grandma pulled up with a new doggy we were ready to head out. Our adventure for the day – driving to Lake Havasu to see great grandparents Papa and Nana Sleppy.

The desert is dry, brown and a bit depressing in some parts. Other sights glorify God’s majesty

We have seen fields of cotton, orange groves and gorgeous mountains. Just enjoying the calm drive and no traffic!!

HOW CUTE – We just passed a Indian Tribe Headquarters and as I pointed it out to the kids, Katie (6) asked “ are they dangerous?” It makes sense since she has studied early American History. I had to explain current Indians the local tribes and how they look today. I am sure as we travel we will have many more teachable moments.

Monday, December 5, 2011

RV Life

RV Life--- We are offcially living /sleeping in the Rv. I think the kids have moved around and sleept in different beds each night. They will figure it out. My bed is really cozy with our 3 inch memory foam. The heater cranks - which is good since we will be traveling in winter. The tricky part is getting the boys to settle down at bedtime and getting the baby to actually stay in one place. He has gone from containment to freedom. It will all come in time. For now it makes for interesting nights... Since Jeremiah is a talker/ singer he keeps us entertained as we long to sleep.

Daily Happenings--- We celebrated retirement yesterday with family at Bucca Di Beppo. Jason was totally surprised - we actually pulled it off. I couldn't have done all the planning from Japan without all Kell's help. It was so great to be able to enjoy time with family and the blessing of finishing 20 years of service in the Army.

The kids are enjoying a night of snow and fun here in California. Jason has taken all the kids plus some to a local church for some winter fun. I am awaiting many cold hungry little ones any time now.

Heart Changes---Today I went to the mall to find some "winter" boots. As I walked the mall - I was again taken back by the amount of money and shopping. America , recession..... I thought back to our mission trip to the Philippines and the poverty we saw and the children who endured daily to survive. As I looked around at the clothes and the shoes, I realized none of it was appealing in the way it was years ago when we were living in America. I so long to adopt again, knowing in God's timing it will come. This time not to increase the number of children we have but to claim these children for Christ. To love on them and let them know Jesus loves them. Knowing that God will provide and His provision is always sufficient!!