Transitions, challenges and no idea what is next! And it’s all good.
It’s all good.
(after way too many months of being off the DMB grid due to an unplanned need for a full time job in addition to my business, extensive travel by my husband, and a chance of a lifetime summer adventure…I am dreaming more of being closer to being back to blogging, writing, capturing and finding the best moments for myself and family.)
I find my self repeating that statement: “it’s all good” more and more and also saying more prayers of gratitude vs prayers of desperation. So, it really is ALL good!
Last January, my family had to make some split second (HARD) decisions to choose whether to continue on an amazing educational opportunity ($$$$) vs. another great choice ($0), but that second one would be another change for our kids.
Most kids thrive on routine and consistency. And my oldest child thrives on extreme consistency. My husband travels a lot – and it will be increasing over the next several weeks, so maintaining a consistency within their schooling opportunity is high on my list of priorities.
However, it is expensive. Like more than a mortgage payment expensive.
So why do we do this? Why don’t we just put him in public school if they are excellent in our neighborhood? Why did we choose to keep at this super tight budget and totally aware of every penny lifestyle?
Because it’s for our children’s future. These are their formative years and this feels good in our heart to give them more than we think is possible. But it really is all good!
Two years ago we were transferred to Missouri. With a possible two year assignment, that turned into one year – so back we came. Two cross country moves in 12 months should have sent me to the loony bin, and it nearly did a few times – however, we grew, we explored, and came out stronger on the other side. Our priorities relisted themselves and God provided in many awesome ways. Friendships, adventures, education, and togetherness. All was good (like being the first female to finish the 5k in our new town, whoa, how’d that happen?! I run to find peace and balance, apparently that day I channeled the move and stress into really fast legs.) Lots were hard (like getting my tonsils out at age 33, on New Years Eve…boo). Lots of awesomeness were discovered: like finding the perfect fit for both of our sons education paths. Old: Montessori. Young: an IEP speech development program.
So back to choices. We choose to keep our children in a program that truly supports their best selves. We believe this is where they need to be. How are we going to do it? With faith, perseverance, family support, love and lots of prayers. And as many runs as possible.
We choose to live with a needs vs wants list – keeping the needs covered as best as possible. Needs being food, shelter, basic clothing, transportation, education and a little exploration. Wants being a new kitchen, a finished patio (it’s still on pallets in the driveway), sports classes and the latest and greatest. We have gotten more creative and more deliberate in our choices.
Sacrifices have been grand, but when we have a moment of togetherness, all is good. When we see the growth in our son’s from their experiences, all is good. When we step back to see the bigger picture, all really is quite good.
Our son’s are healthy. Our family is close. We have seen great things, we have done great things. We look forward to what comes next and live with the faith that all really will be good.
