God grant me the serenity
To accept the things
I cannot change
Courage to change
The things I can
And wisdom
To know the difference
This was a saying that hung on the wall in my parents home. Growing up I often looked up at that plaque and eventually I could recite it by heart. This has always been my prayer throughout my life as a young wife, mother, and now not so young grandmother. I learned pretty early on that it is impossible to control everything and there comes a time when you have to relinquish that control. I know there is none more qualified, wise, gentle, or loving than my Heavenly Father. He has always carried me through the good, bad, and the ugly. And yes He was seen it all. And through it all has loved me, cared for me, comforted me, strengthened, and always given me hope.
So after almost 27 years we will be leaving our much loved, and lived in home. So many joyful, difficult, and loving memories with my family. Cuddling on the sofa while my son Samuel read aloud. Jeremy standing up on the front porch and taking his first steps on his first birthday. He was so proud of himself. Melissa dressed as Princess Melini and the boys rescuing her. Our Felice playing dress-up in my room with her face covered in lipstick singing into a hand mirror. Dusty and Rocky playing on their skateboards, running up and down the stairs, the driveway, the sidewalk... Our home is not extravagant, luxurious, or especially beautiful. But our family memories have been created lovingly within these walls, and throughout the yard. It has not only provided safety, and shelter for us, but many who needed a helping hand for a time. I suppose if it could talk it would have asked for a make over long ago. That was never one of our priorities, it was always to build our family. We wanted to make sure our kids would be strong, God fearing, compassionate, honest, and loving towards others. And above all go out in the world and make a difference.
A new season brings new memories, and there is only one family that I want to start this new journey with...my family.
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