Brain Freeze

My life has taken some getting used to lately. It's been a little like drinking one of my favorite Frozen Lemonades from Aunt Annie's. It's so good , a little sweet, a little sour and at some point you know your going to get a killer brain freeze. It will hurt like heck, but it doesn't last and its so worth it.

First, my mom now lives with me. My dad passed away in March and so "Nana" lives here for as long as she would like. Back home ( Columbus, Miss. ) is too full of memories for her right now. She has handled it all with faith and grace.

Second, Matt has been called to the Guatemala City Central Mission. (gulp...sniff....sniff). I knew this day was coming, but did it have to get here so darn fast? He is ready to get out there and do the Lord's work and I know it's what I want for him. It's just that it was only yesterday I was watching him pass the sacrament for the first time ( I was crying of course ) and thinking "I'm going to blink and he will be leaving on his mission." Well I blinked...... and here we are.
He will be amazing.

Lastly ( at least for the time being ), we have had a steady stream of family to come visit. Now don't get me wrong, this is a wonderful thing, but after a while even 4,600 square feet can start to feel a little crowded.

So.... the miracle for today is, " I have family who love me enough to fly or drive hundreds of miles to come and make memories with me and STILL love me even when their bed deflates in the middle of the night. ( Sorry Liz. "Love you." )