Weathering the Storms...

So after what seems to be an eternity of bad days, stress, sadness, frustrations, and headaches, I've finally gotten a breath of fresh air. :) The best way to describe how I've been feeling lately is that I was drowning on dry land and today I got my head above water and was able to take a breath, and it was sweet.

I've been spending a lot of time lately stepping out of my comfort zone. I did it Monday night and tonight. It's uncomfortable, but I'm finding ways to enjoy it. And I know that I'm stretching myself and thats a good thing.

Tomorrow night I get to hear my babies sing! I'm so excited! They have been practicing so hard for tomorrow. They will sing along with many other children for a very large crowd in church. I am thrilled to be able to sit and hear them. I know that they will do a wonderful job and I am very proud of them for working so hard. Thank you to those wonderful people who've been leading them. They have had a wonderful time learning the songs and I appreciate all the hard work you put into it.

On Thursday I head to Richmond for the Homeschool Convention. Im excited and nervous about it. I'm excited to get my hands on the materials and start absorbing all I can about homeschooling. I'm nervous that I'm in over my head and that I'm going to go and be so overwhelmed that I can't see straight (theres a good possibility that the latter will happen). While I'm at convention, the girls will be bouncing between friends' houses. Thank you Katie and Steve and Sasha and BJ for taking them! I'm praying that they will behave and that nothing "interesting" will happen. But, with our track record, chances are someone will get sick, or be a terror, or break something! lol. I love my girls, but sometimes I wish life was a little less interesting with them. ;) If you think about us over the next few days, say a prayer for us.

We are facing a lot of new challenges lately, and it doesn't look like we will get a break from them any time soon. Challenges with the girls, with Jon's job, with homeschooling, Awanas, worship....the list goes on. Please just be praying for me, for the girls and for rest and peace. Keep Jon in your prayers while he is away. Things have been very busy for them and he doesn't see an end in sight. To make things harder, they haven't really been able to stop at many ports for a break, which makes life on the ship hard. Even through all the troubles and storms, God has placed wonderful, loving people in our lives to care for us and love on us. And I am very thankful for each and every one of you! Thank you all for helping us weather the storms. It sounds very cliche, but I don't know where we would be without you. Life is hard, but its easier with friends. :)

Love you all! <3

Mya