Desperation meets destiny.

As I traveled alone to Conestoga Valley HS for a tournament, I had time to think about the whirlwind 3 months I have had because I was finally still. Everything has changed.

Doing the right thing means a very hard thing may be asked of me or you. The rewards are a reality not necessarily seen immediately. Over time however, fruit is produced if I allow myself to be "pruned......." Anything good has got to go, to get the better.

I think in some weird way, it helps keeps me young. While I watched Logan and his high school team from Berks County, Pennsylvania, our decision to transition to SoCal was affirmed. He was on fire...... and I saw the fruit of our two year transition......... and congrats on the win guys!

A trophy will be placed in the high school and I will remember the many moments. The hard work. The sacrifices. The cardboard furniture. The flights and the long drives. Each of us has moments in life when our mental game needs to rise to the level of faith we are being called to.......

The 3 kids worked together today to finish installing flooring in my rental. Austin came through big, remembering how to lay it from years past with his dad. Jordan watched in awe, lol. It was impressive:)

Chynna's been spackling and together we changed a plumbing valve Friday. As Logan reiterates, "this has been my life since January", which is no exaggeration. Never did I think I could do this stuff, but never underestimate what you are capable of when desperation meets destiny.

I'm planning to write a new chapter in my life come April............ and look into publishing my first book.

Discipline your focus.

Accomplished and Adventurous.

Today was a good day with a familiar feel. Familiarity is okay unless I become too "comfortable" and my curiosity diminishes. I'm sure you know by now that is not the case for me grin emoticon

Since our return there is lots of activity, seen and unseen, set in motion. I get things moving. The time spent in SoCal socially starved me for a long season and the kids can identify as well. My curiosity of the culture kept me persevering and cultivating relationships however, because I never give up.

I found that planning lunch dates, coffee shop, computer work, walking on the beach and the whole "scene" is a bit too boring for me. I like to get my hands around something, as well as my brain, and get to work. Being idle is not inspiring.........

After getting great information Tuesday from the DMV in Harrisburg, PA, Logan and I headed to the local office to apply to renew his Pennsylvania driver's permit! Even though he's had a permit out west, nothing showed up in the system. PA however, remembered him and he was granted a renewal after almost 2 years! This means within a short amount of time, he can be a licensed driver:)

He has sacrificed this part of his life to head to SoCal. Little did we know the complicated process and expensive one to apply for a license there. Hindsight often reveals those details. 
I was also more than thrilled to be dealing with common sense people, who gave me accurate information and were on my side. I received HELP rather than hassles, as I have for almost two years. The east has so much going for us............. and I will continue to speak that truth:)

Following picking up his permit, we set foot in our local Home Depot to make a big purchase of flooring for a rental coming open. The tasks that were so tedious with my late husband I am now overseeing..... and I actually felt......... accomplished.

In the morning I spent over 3 hours working on my own at the rental home, cleaning and scrubbing, and doing the things that have made me........ me. 
All the years of doing the same thing, the right thing, faithfully and together, allow me to go it on my own and know what we need. My help remains in place but I am able to fully engage again.........

It took me leaving the familiar to find myself..... and my youngest has too.