I am sniffling and crying tears of unparalleled joy, so I hope no one walks into my office right now, because I look like a mess! All my mascara has been cried off, and I can barely see to type through my bleary eyes. We serve a God who is SO big, SO mighty, SO good … my heart is full to bursting. Today has been chockfull of blessings!

First of all, our bid on the house we wanted was accepted! This means that we will live just a mere couple of blocks from Nana & Granddad, which is positively wonderful. It’s the same school district but a larger and newer house. We are all thrilled to pieces. We close on June 15, so the next three weeks will be a flurry of packing and purging!

Secondly, as I was still reeling from signing the contract on the house and meeting Lane for lunch to talk & daydream about some particulars (now that we could really brainstorm about the house!), I got back to my office and received an email from the attorney. The final custody papers have been signed by the judge! My nephews are officially our dependents now. (There she goes – crying again!)

Four months ago tomorrow, one of the Constants in my life disappeared. People always say that God will give you the strength to get through whatever challenges life throws your way, but you always hope you won’t have to test that theory. The events of today are a reminder to me, yet again, that our Savior never fails. If you haven’t heard the song “Always” by Building 429, I encourage you to listen to it and really let the words soak into your spirit. (http://www.building429.com/media.php – Click Listen, then choose track #5)

By the time Independence Day rolls around, we’ll be unpacked (I hope! Ha!) and have all five boys settled into our new home. Thank you for walking alongside us and praying us through everything. We hope you’ll come visit us at the new house … better yet, come visit us at the old house and bring some empty boxes with you! Ha!