Happy Spring!

I am happy to say that just this week spring has finally arrived in my neck of the woods...we have had cold weather, rain, more cold weather...dark dismal days when all we wanted was a bit of sunshine. It seems as though we have turned a corner because I am sitting here with my window open, a cool breeze is filling my room with fresh air. The birds are singing, the squirrels are running along my fence and my bleeding heart is in full bloom.

I guess I should back up a bit...life has been so busy and crazy and good and at least a dozen different adjectives. When I last posted Dennis and I were about to go away for a much deserved anniversary retreat. We had a wonderful time, the cabin was gorgeous but we were both under the weather a bit and drugged up on sinus medicine. We still enjoyed every minute of our time together and were able to take a long drive through the country which we both loved. We needed to unwind a little and we were able to do that.

When we came home...Brittany was all smiles as we walked through the door. She took us upstairs and had us close our eyes. While we were away our daughter painted our bedroom for us...rearranged our furniture and bought us some new bedding. We walked into our "new" room in wonder that she was able to pull it off in such a short time. The color is a very pale blue (like sea glass)...so peaceful, very neutral and I love being in there now. It is a very welcome retreat. What a lovely gift she gave us...:)

She also had a bit of news for us. While we were away...her boss, the studio owner where she teaches approached our girl and told her that she would be selling her dance studio due to the fact that she was expecting her third baby...she wanted to give our Brittany an opportunity to buy the business she felt that she would carry on her business with the same philosophy that she had. She told Brittany not to worry that she was young...that she knew that Brittany could do it. While we were beginning to wonder if changes were going to be made this year we had no idea that this was about to happen.

It was hard for us to hold our excitement in...many different emotions ranging from fear to wanting to yell it from the roof tops went through us those next few days. Who knew that something good could send you into a tailspin. We have prayed about it...had a formal meeting with her boss...talked about it as a family and all together decided that this was an opportunity that our daughter could not pass up. She is now under contract and as of June 1st will be a small business owner. It has been a thrilling ride...but also a bumpy one. I have seen my daughter act more of an adult these days than women who are older than her.

I have much to say...because I want to document it here but more than can be said in just one entry. I took myself offline because while the offer was out there...we had to keep things quiet and if I have learned anything about life...I have learned that this is a small world. So...I am back to blogging...while I am not going to have much personal time in the coming days...as I am going to be helping her in her new venture.

As a mommy...I am thrilled...as a homeschool family, I have been able to sit back and watch my daughter as she makes plans, policies and all that goes into starting a new business. I am in awe that the direction that God took us in our schooling is now being utilized 100%. God has been so good to her and she is going to be able to serve him through teaching children to dance. How AMAZING is our God!

Many blessings,
Joyce Marie