Little This and That

On the home front I have not done much of anything this week. I have slept in ridiculously late, I have gone to bed fairly early (for me), and I have remained in a rather relaxed state. I think having Gracie here is the best thing possible, and as I move forward towards preparing for my month away from home in January, I am beginning to get upset knowing I won't have her with me. My mom has completely won the needy snuggle puppy over, and its been funny to watch Courtney and Mom get to know my dog and love her. The idea of the week has been from Mom, "Kari, just leave Gracie here in January". Honestly, I continue to think about it. I talked to Matty and asked if he would take a road trip up north when I got back in Feb. to come get Grace (and obviously we would include Tex on the road trip: so Tex if you are reading this you have been included, I just haven't talked to you yet). I am not sure, I have two days to decide.

Things of Note:

1) Mom made Baklava because she knew I loved it, and remembered how excited I was when Matty made it. That made me smile. The way my two families are merging together continues to make my heart swell with gratitude, and I'm thankful that I have friends my parents appreciate in my life. 

2) Gracie can't get on the bed... its too high of the ground. She literally has to get a running start, and the other night I picked her up so she could stop whining and we could snuggle. Why i this dog so funny?

3) I had lunch with my friend Sandy, and I just absolutely love her and her little kids. I'm not a kid person, but I gathered a glimpse of my future in having my own family and it seriously made my heart happy- not scared, I continue to feel that this is an area the Lord continues to change and expand in my heart. 

4) I am talking more openly about the move- and I have felt really affirmed this week. I knew that I was going into this week in CT praying about it, spending time with family, and seeking out some people who have always loved me well for their wisdom. The Lord has continued to show me how I am not alone in this process, and for that I'm so deeply thankful. I have been asked great questions, and I have not always had thoughtful answers in response. But... I have made plans, arrangements, and decisions- and for me that has been where some of the greatest answers have lived. In support and without objection I continue to move towards the biggest change. 

5) I have had the best emails and chats with Matty this week. I'm including this here because it seriously has been such a source of warmth. I just love that kid. 

That's the top Five.