Of Gypsies and Cowboys

It's cold and rainy here tonight, but we're warm and cozy. Last night we went for a walk in the rain then cozied up with a gorgeous chocolate torte and strawberry wine from a local winery. We took time to talk and process some of what we have experienced in the past several months. In the midst of job loss, letting go of posessions, moving, fighting, laughing, learning, rejoicing, struggling, and days of too manys ups and downs, we've come to learn so much. While it's likely that most people can learn what they need to without dumping their lives out and about like this, the whole experience is showing beautiful points of change and understanding.

In the midst of our reflections we were reminded how the theme we choose for our marriage and life continues to show itself: "To everything there is a season..." Time and again we have walked through seasons of growth, harvest, and change, and for months we have felt caught in a long winter. The light and of spring is stretching upon our faces now and we are looking forward with hope. At the same time, we wait with friends who are yet frozen in winters of their own.

Some funny, tough, random moments from the last month:
- Our propane ran out on one of the coldest nights about 2 weeks ago. Jem awoke cold and cranky at about 4am and we all bundled into one bed. It was a cozy night as we snuggled under the rain and tin roof.
- This week our bed deflated in the middle of the night! Yet another one of the unique points of camper-living ;)
- My garden is huge! And I'm dealing with my first crop of HUGE slugs (that's sure different from prairie gardening)
- Jeremiah is showing a growing interest in the outdoors; dirt, worms, ducklings; they all bring light to his face :)