Still Moving :)

I put that title because I feel like things change with us so often.  I am always hesitant to put things in print.

For those of you who have prayed for us, thank you.  Things have been selling like hotcakes (does anyone use that word?) and it started the day after my last post.  I am down to selling small things and the crib and changing table.  It has been very reassuring.

The kids have also been doing ok with the house constantly changing.  We have been packing for the last two weeks and things constantly look more empty and different.  Every once in awhile, Carmen, my most established and settled child, will panic that something is missing.  But overall, they have been doing great.

We have been greatly blessed by family.  My brother and dad got together and, not only bought us plane tickets so I wouldn't have to drive 5 kids solo across the States over 4-5 days, but also are paying to ship the car we would've driven.  We were speechless when my dad called to tell me.  And so thankful.

She is such a ham for the camera

I was feeling truly grateful for all the things the Lord is doing to prepare us for this move.  And then, last night, we were together as a family dyeing Easter eggs and I had to leave mid-way to get Carmen and Zoya to bed.  When I came up, everything had been cleaned up and put away.  Turism and Bitsuanit had taken it upon themselves to clean up without being asked.  It was so nice.  It's hard to describe the pride and security that comes with watching two kids grow up, take on responsibility for themselves and decide to act out of kindness vs. obligation.  I was overwhelmed by grace.