Well, Sunday was Paul's last day as an active duty Air Force officer...I made him get dressed up in his uniform one last time...sniff sniff sniff. He has been in the Military his whole adult life and God has protected him as well as blessed him tremendously. I am so proud of him in his integrity and hard work. He now is in a new season of life and has been one incredible husband and dad as we have walked out the busiest and most chaotic time in our lives. As we look back and remember how we didn't know if Paul should retire this year or not (not having any idea that we would gain three more children in our lives) we felt like this was time though it didn't make sense. Now we understand why we felt led that this was the right timing last year when we decided and how God's perfect timing was happening in our lives though this doesn't always feel ideal:)
As I wrote before, we were in Kansas for almost 2 months. During that time Dad and Mom were amazing Grandparents! They served the kids and when I was sick they took over. I don't know how we could have walked all of this out without them. In July we decided to make the move to Colorado and start figuring out where we are to live, etc. Again, Dad and Mom came out and helped us babysit while we looked for homes and because the kids were so attached to them, it made for a smoother transition. We are renting a house and using what fit into our van/car as the military only moves us once. We put a contract on a house in Colorado Springs and move end of August. Whoohooo! We may have a home before baby boy is born!
I could go on and on about how we so appreciated the love and support from family and friends during this time. Oh how we need each other to lift one another up in prayer and be there for each other! It's been so evident these months! We have seen prayers answered day in and day out and know it's only because of others lifting us up. Thank you!!
I wish I had more pics of Grandpa and Grandma with the kids as these last months have been so pivotal in our kids' lives. I will have write more (when kids allow) details of life, fun in the mountains with family and our new home/community!
