Woes and Truimphs!

We are (allegedly) one week away from closing on both of our homes.
You know that means that I am insanely busy, right??
I mean more busy than I usually am.

We will be saying goodbye to this house which has served us well these last 14 years and in turn saying hello to our new home, and anticipating the blessing it will be for our family.
So, while I would love to be here typing away telling you tales of woe and triumph, I simply cannot; as time does not allow it.
And really, truth be told...my fickle artist brain doesn't allow it either.
You know how those artist types can be, blown by every little wind, unable to produce should the time and circumstance not be perfect for ultimate creativity.
Yeah, not much of that perfection has been available lately.

But I can't just leave you hanging out there with not even a tiny tale to keep you coming back.
I mean really, someday I truly will type the end of the wedding saga and I want there to be someone out there to read it.

So, here are a few tidbits of woe and triumph to keep you going until I can manage more.


My 6 year old daughter presented these envelopes with color coded love notes to my husband and I last week. Inside each envelope was a five dollar bill and some change.
This was the last of her fun money that she was sincerely, unselfishly giving to "help pay for the new house".
Yes, it made me cry. (triumph)

Friday was my remove the fish from the pond so I could relocate them day.
We have
cross that...
had 10 fish.
I could only find 9. My big glorious orange and white beauty was missing.
I assume it was eaten by some horrid creature.
Yes, it made me cry. (woe)

Okay it didn't really make me cry...but it did upset me. It was there earlier in the week. I should have known something was,
dare I use the word "fishy" here? Yes I think I will.
I should have known there was something fishy going on, when the other fish didn't come quickly to the surface to eat last week. Self preservation???

A friend of mine has a neighbor who is also moving and downsizing. She has a beautiful wood dining room table and chairs, (as well as an entertainment center) that she simply has no room for in her new home. She was searching for someone who would appreciate what a special thing they are and love them as she did. The Lord brought the two of us together. She had no idea I that I have been contently using a plastic covered 8 ft. folding table for some 12 years or so, and that I truly will appreciate having something so nice!
This totally made me cry!! (triumph)

Our other large fish got a little feisty in his temporary home and jumped out over the edge. You know what they say about a fish out of water...I can assure you it is true. (woe)

Thanks to the hard work of so many of my dear friends we have about 85% of this house packed and ready to move. It takes a true friend to come over and sort through your 14 years of accumulated dust covered treasures. (triumph)

Wow, look at the time, I gotta get!!

Here is something I want to keep in mind this week especially.

The mind of a man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. (Proverbs 16:9)
Mmmmm, that is nice.
I like to be directed by someone who knows what they are doing, don't you??