Remembering Memories

Most of you know and are involved enough in our life that you know we are going thru a major transition in our life. Bryan has resigned from his position as youth pastor at our church, Foot of Ten Bible Church. Its really not necessary, nor do I want to go into detail about what brought us to this decision. Those that are close to us and care have asked and know the reasons. Let me just say that it was philosophical reasons and we could no longer support the direction the church was headed. Bigger issues too that we weren't willing to compromise on. We are not at odds with the senior pastor, there was just no unity, so it made sense that we step down. If you have further questions, please come and talk to us, we do want to keep that open!
That said and out in the open, our whole life begins to change! Everything that I have known about our married life and my kids life has been at this church and in this house. By leaving this job, we lose not only our way of life but also our living, our house/home. It is both exciting and scary to this woman. I like my security and I feel that is getting stripped away. There is mixed feelings. I trust my husband completely!! He is very wise, smart, intelligent, and doesn't do or make decisions without really thinking it thru and know it is right. That gives me GREAT comfort :-) We have decided to stay in the area and Bryan will be starting his own construction business called, One Way Construction. An opportunity has opened up for a place to live, things still need to fall into place for that.
So the reason for writing this blog. I have never really considered myself to be a sentimental person or very nostalgic. My husband is the nostalgic one and helps me in that way. I am one of those people who, if i haven't used it in 6 months to a year, it gets thrown out. I hate clutter so i don't keep papers or "useless" stuff around. But since we have to move, I have began the packing process, which to a certain extent I love cuz I'm able to go thru alot and throw out, (we have accumulated ALOT of stuff since living here for 4 years). As I start to pull things off the walls and go thru the boys things, packing up boxes, I can't help but start remembering memories. This is where Aaron was born. Both boys have had all their birthdays here. Both boys took their first steps in this house. They learned to talk. They developed into little men, becoming their own person.They made great friends from church and playdates. This is where I learned how to be a mom of not just babies but toddlers too. This is where we have made great, solid relationships with people. This is where me and Bryan have done ALOT of our growing and learning to love each other better(that will be an ongoing thing, I realize :-)). I had my first race. This is where those everyday moments in a mother/sons life that you teach, love, listen, learn, and grow happened. SO much more!!

Aaron

Daniel

Danny at 3 or 4 months with his friend Andrew

My 1st race with my twin, 5k

Aaron with his friend Grant in 2 yr olds class

Master Clubs Program

Easter 2009, Pregnant with Aaron

Though i know that where ever we go, we will continue to make more memories, new memories. I'm anxious and ready for this new step. I know it will be just as good. God has taught me and us SO much in these last 4 years that I wouldn't change them for anything. I know life goes on and I need to move ahead. And thats what I plan to do from here on out but I wanted to just share my heart. Its alot easier knowing we will be staying in the area and can still see and get together with the same people, or hope to. It is just alot harder than I thot, to remember, to leave, to move on. Such is life. Some pictures of our 4 years.