We are all moved!!

We had been anticipating the move since before Christmas. From Christmas til now has been a long wait let me tell you. We are pretty much unpacked (except for the garage "catch all"). The house is very cute and suits us well. The kids all have their own bedroom. Brooklyn was very nervous about not having Michaela to sleep with. She even stated that she wanted to get rid of her bed (wanted it burned) so she'd be able to sleep with me or Michaela. I'm thankful for the long busy days that we had last week, as it helped her to fall asleep quickly! I'd say she has aleady adjusted to having her own room. Michaela is taking it a bit too far and doesn't want Brooklyn in her room AT ALL. So we are still dealing with some sibling war over their rooms. Grant has been riding his bike and learning to do jumps. Both Grant and Brooklyn have spent a lot of time outside riding bikes. We live on such a quiet street that they can ride pretty much all day long if they want to. That is one more thing that we gain (paved driveway & quiet subdivision) that we didn't previously have. Oh and I almost forgot about all the games of HORSE that Ben and Grant have already played in the driveway! Some of you may be thinking "wow, these people really had no life". We came from living in the country and had many more other experiences that I am thankful to have experienced, but I am also glad to have moved on to new things like paved roads & quiet neighborhood. Oh and we are close to every store I would ever need!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have been so blessed as a family in this move. God has allowed us to share things with the kids on how He has provided. We have met and began friendships with some wonderful people already.

Teacher in service for Ben starts next Wednesday! He can't wait to start. School starts the last week of August. I think we are all ready to begin. I know the kids have a little bit of nervousness about starting a new school. They are all outgoing and will do just fine.

Our new church is awesome too! All 5 of us look forward to each Sunday. Tonight is our first Wednesday. The teens are having an activity to welcome us into the Youth Group on the 18th. It sounds more like an initiation :) but we are looking forward to it anyway! We appreciate your prayers as we all continue to adjust to all new surroundings.

Update on my grandpa: today is day #10 - it won't be long. He was told that he only had 4-8 days to live initially. He had a great 5-7 days and was very active with my mom in his workshop. He has since slowed down and sleeping most of the time but a bit disoriented when he does wake up. Please pray for my family as they are helping my grandma cope with the loss. It seems like everyone has their "plan" for her of what they think she should do. I am praying that she will make good choices for what is best for her. I was able to give my grandpa the plan of Salvation last week. He was not open to it previously. I pray he made the right choice. My heart is heavy not knowing.