Almost there

We are finally getting it together. Planning for a move, moving across the country and getting a new home and life set up takes a lot out of you. It all sends everyone into a fury of sadness, excitement, hopefulness and longing for the old. Yet at some point, you finally get your grip and slowly start to come out of the fog and into the sunshine. We're finding that sunshine.

Yesterday on a three hour drive back up to our little community outside the big city, we felt like the family we were and it was good. There was so much laughter and fun. For upwards of three months I haven't recognized my family. This was not who we were. We were missing the one fundamental aspect of what makes us who we are, and that is joy. Happiness and a good time aren't enough. It is joy that defines us.

Last night I went to bed with so much joy in my heart. We're back!