Jumping Back In

 Wow, I have no words to explain such a long absence!

Almost two years have past since my last post and many things have occurred since then, a few are:

     *living area finished

     *new job; same department 

     *covid invaded our world; lockdowns, work from home, isolation, slow to reopen and start living

     *mother had a stroke

     *parents cat passed away

     *new ‘family’ cat adopted

     *daughter had a baby (boy)

     *just finishing a chicken coop and run

I have recently been told that my job will most likely be 90% permanently remote. Due to my mother having dementia (currently moderate), and my father turning 80 this year and moving slower, this change is beneficial for our family.

~Blessings

Changes Abound in 2018

2018 is going to be a year of changes for my family.

With a beloved member diagnosed with Dementia last year, we are looking to make things more manageable until long-term care is needed.  This will include some minor fixes to a home that has been lived in for 40 years, sorting through items collected over 40+ years and purchasing a residence with minimal stairs; quite possible a duplex or a single family dwelling with a ‘mother-in-law’ set-up.  A younger family member will be selling their current home to be the other duplex dweller or living in the mother-in-law set-up.  There was no coercion or guilt applied to the younger member – it was a love-decision.

There have been many family meetings and the conversations have been open and loving.  This is a huge change for all involved; however, everyone is on board to make the transitions happen as smoothly as possible.

I am praying for the entire family – the three members in the middle and those supporting them.  I know my daughter is praying, as well.

Of course, life continues to move forward and I know that there will be many life-moments this year that have nothing to do with the above noted change.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.