Finally Home

Have you ever had like a really really wild dream that you held onto for years? Never really thinking that it could actually possibly one day come true, and ever time you do think of it coming true you just laugh because it's just so far out there? So have I...but my 10 year old dream has finally became a reality.

On Jan 1st 2009 about 5:36 pm I hugged my parents for the first time. Parents that love and nurture me the way I've always dreamed about. I stepped foot on Texas ground and instantly knew that this is where I belong. So much has happened in the last week I just do not have enough time to tell you all of the details. Although I can tell you that God fullfilled my dreams and then some. I always knew that my homecoming would be good but I never imagined it to be THIS good if you know what I mean.

My parents are absolutely amazing! That doesn't even begin to cover it. I've never felt so much love and compassion from anyone as I do with mom and dad. I believe it was the 2nd day we were here I had some old pictures out and such and me and my mom just sat on the couch snuggled together and talked about the past a little. I've never in my life had that. Never had a mother daughter time like that and it meant the WORLD to me. Just 2 nights ago me and my dad had 'father daughter' time in the kitchen...just standing around talking. We talked about my past...the not so good stuff. Dad got pretty upset but just held me close and told me everything was going to be alright. Once again...I've never had that. Talk about an emotional week. When I look at my parents I see love, God's love, a love that leaves you speechless. Sometimes I just sit here and look at the both of them and the love they have for not just all of us but one another and they make sure that us kids know that. I can't describe the security I feel in that. My mom and dad are soon to celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary and I pray that mike and I make it that long and still have a love as strong as my mom and dad do.

My sisters...well what more can I say. I finally found someone smaller than me hehe (I love you Krysten). Jennifer and I cut up a lot but it's all in love and nothing less. We are even begining to finish each other's sentences. Jennifer has started online college and I am proud to say that Grand Canyon University has not only the best student but the best person attending their school...my sister, I am so proud of you Jennifer! Krysten is amazing, I can't tell you how many times this girl hugs me a day...we're all pretty much a hugging family lol. I've been helping Krysten a lot lately in the kitchen so she doesn't have so much to do. She may be quiet but she tends to get a lot of stuff done around the house. She's leaving for a few days to go stay with Granny...I think I miss her already.

Mike and I are doing well. It's been a little rough, it's a lot to adjust to. Mike is still looking for a job as am I, but we know and trust that God is going to provide. Mom and Dad pray with us and encourage us to stay strong in one another and in God, especially in this time of transition. Although a lot of stress has been removed...we still have quite a bit ahead of us. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

I think that's about all I have to say for now. I expect my mom and sisters will be back soon, I have a few more things I want to do before they come home. Thank you for your prayers and support. Love, hugs and blessings to you all.