Good bye Sticks and Bricks.... Hello USA, Canada & Mexico

29 June 2016  Our last full day at home.

For the next 14 months we will be living in our Fifth Wheel - Bunkhouse Trailer seeing the USA (and a little Mexico).  The great Yoga tour-  or as Eric says The great X-wing tour.  The truth is that it is a sabbatical for research.  Eric will be compiling his research and writing most of the year.  I enjoy helping with data collection and I might help with some of the data analysis...  Might.

I love traveling and I love seeing new places, yet, it is a bit of an emotional good bye.  I am closing a chapter of my life that I will not experience again.  I am working to center myself and live in the moment, enjoy the beauty that surrounds me right now.

Our old home and our new home.

We have rented out our house- sold much of our stuff, and stored some things too.  I am becoming a minimalist, so tiny living really intrigues me.  I plan to post every Thursday.  Stay tuned.

Portrait of Mama

Art by Ruby Catherine

Ruby Catherine drew this lovely picture of me... when she gave it to me she pointed out that she too is in the picture (lower left).

"Mom, this is me, I'm growing in your heart."

I love this girl.  She continues to grow in my heart everyday.

Happy Birthday Elizabeth~

At sunrise today
A rainbow appeared
Light shining through
Darkness and fear.

This is the day,
May twenty forth,
My baby girl would have turned 4.

I miss her hugs,
Her smiles, her eyes.
Yet I still feel her peace
Her spirit is wise.

I keep looking on
Each day is new
Each moment a gift
I soak in the view.

I love you Lizzy,
I am blessed by your peace.
I find hope in your love.
May you presence ever increase.

Until that day
When I can hold you again
I'll try stay focused
And let the present Reign.

May 24, 2016
Happy Birthday baby girl~

Two Years

Two years ago my light went dim 

Now my now takes courage 

I travel the dark, the grim. 

Your spirit is near me, yes its true. 

Still, I long to hold you baby blue, 

To look in your eyes, to kiss you goodnight 

It’s in a different realm, I feel your light. 

You’re not dim. 

You’re flame is not dark. 

I endeavor to see every spark. 

The gifts you bring, 

Help mend my soul 

Add peace to my being 

Make me Whole. 

Before I knew your gentle love 

I was partially empty. 

A cup half full. 

I am a better person 

because of you. 

Though, your Earth life short 

Your spirit lives on, 

Your light shines through

Peace, Love, Support 

As I’ve watched others suffer losses deep 

I wondered as I watch them weep. 

Is it really better to have loved and lost? 

I know now, Love is worth the cost. 

You teach me to honor my dreams 

Your light burns with hope 

Reminding that Jesus redeems 

It is only through Him we can cope. 

So, when I long to hold you. 

When my moments are grim. 

I try to remember we’ll be together again. 

I love you Madison Elizabeth. 

And still I thank God for you everyday. 

Love, Mama

Thankful

Grateful for friends who get me through.

Cello Practice

Elias and his Cello.  A learning experience.

Trailer Remodel- TheSheepCamp

Carpet has been removed.  I am prepping for paint.

I am begining to paint the cabinets.  Swanky Grey.