May 14, 2010 we sold our sweet downtown diggs. We thought we'd be moving into an apartment but life had other plans. The apartment we wanted with a view of the mountains and pool, didn't end up available. Yet another closed door. Through the process we didn't know if the many 'dead ends' meant we'd be leaving Colorado Springs or if we'd simply be staying at my Mom's house 'temporarily' forever. Although she would love living with her grandson, and they were truly so gracious and lovely to live with, we were ready to set up shop again.
A month or so went by with life in flux when we found the Lake house. Within walking distance to our work, a lake, the park, and a sweet trail, we fell in love. I suppose this house had been tucked away just for us for months. Grateful for the dog-pee-smell that kept others away and allowed us to get in at a steal, we landed a sweet deal and found a God-send home.
After closing on July 30, we had carpet to remove, wood floors to lay and walls to paint. We spent our first night in our new lovely abode a week later and have fell in love. Such a gift. Our new home is nestled in the foothills of the Rockies in the quaint town of Palmer Lake.
The process of selling and moving which began last November has taught us so much about patience, contentment, peace, joy, prayer, life, God, each other... I wouldn't trade the time, transition, wondering, doubting, questioning, hoping and waiting for anything. We grew so much.
I was talking today with a friend. It's normally the tough times that we remember and cherish as it shapes who we are, allows us to mature, stand the test of time, endure, push through, strengthen our character. Many times these gifts in life come in packages of refinement and tests.
So... my apologies for the lapse in blogging. Much has happened. After 6 months of life, Lincoln is now sleeping in the crib gifted to him months before he arrived. And he finally has his own room! My life, heart, emotions, capacity has enlarged greatly with Lincoln. I finally understand when parents say to their kids 'you'll never know' ...even though one day, they will.
Time is precious. Love is grand. Cheers to life.
P.S. Pics to come...soon! I hope!
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