Some Good Stuff

Things are going pretty well here in the south. How weird is that? We live in "the south". McSweety's latest rotation - Pediatric Surgery - has had its ups and downs. There have been some terrible, yucky weeks and some, "ok, we can handle this" weeks. Apparently, it's been reported that the next rotation shouldn't be that bad, but these days, I just take that to mean, it will be different. But I would like to take a moment and high light this crazy fact: we're half way done with intern year!? Crazy?! I can't believe we've been here seven months and that my super hubby is almost through this bottom of the barrel year. Woo-hoo. Yay, us! I feel encouraged knowing we've made it to this point and I am still excited to see my man at the end of every shift (I started with "day" but that's not always our reality) and we're still being intentional about communicating, spending time together and acknowledging each others needs...all through the grace of God, the solid rock upon which we stand.

And more good news - a church. Finally, a church. I believe we have committed to a church and that's a good thing. It took a lot longer than I had hoped... six months and some 10 + churches later... but I think we're at a place where we're ready to dive in. Of course, it's one of the first few we tried... so a few months and a few released expectations later, here we are! I admit that I still have a little bit of trepidation (will we fit in, will we find community, will the boys like it, will they find little buddies...) but we've always been more of a play the game than a stand on the sidelines kind of family, so it's time for us to get in the game!

I'm planning on joining the "Mom's Group" on Tuesday mornings as a starting point. Would you pray for me? For courage and joy - to show up, intentionally, to be me and to be open to relationships? Thank you! I think it will be a good thing, but again, I admit to having silly fears.

And speaking of silly... can I please tell you that the most ridiculous thing happened last Friday? Schools were cancelled all across Nashville for this:

Oh, man. I drove to work in blizzards and didn't blink an eye. What a odd world we are living in here in the south. I actually made my boys go outside and play (it was cold!) because I don't want them growing up thinking wimpy snow days are the real deal. I know snow days, and this was not one of them.

And of course, a shot of my loves. I just adore these boys! I find them delicious, silly and oh, so wonderful...I can't get enough. This Mama is very blessed.