We’re home again, at least for now!
It’s again been a while since I posted, so I must update. First of all, Phoebe is walking!! Yea! She’s 21 months old now, and has just really finally taken off in the last week -
Which we spent in Michigan. Originally, Phil and Mary were going to go alone. Yada yada, it worked out for all of us to, and we left Tuesday morning early for MI. We spent a good week with family and friends, going to the lake, Ionia Free Fair (nation’s largest free fair), shopping, visiting, and even getting in on a family reunion on Phil’s grandfather Selden’s side. We had a wonderful trip, but it’s so good to get home.
Another baby went to be with Jesus, at six weeks gestation (June 21st). We have lost two babies in such a short time. It can surely cause one to question what God has in mind! But, through it all, we continue to place our trust in Him, including knowing He’s in control of our “family planning,” not us! That is what brings peace and nothing else. Personally, I am thankful to have finally reached a place of peace, concerning whether or not we’ll “have more babies.” I truly am at a place of contentment with whatever He wants, whether or not we do indeed birth another child. He knows my inmost desires, and He also knows what is best. That’s what I want.
We will have this week at home to relax (ha) and prepare to leave again next Monday for MN. We shall visit friends and family, but the BIG reason for the timing of this trip is the Family Bluegrass Festival at Lake Itasca (see Berge Family link). It’s something we have wanted to do for a couple of years now (this is the third year!), and now it’s in the works.
Well, since it’s pretty much impossible to write a blog post without interruption and SOMEBODY needing me, I must write more later. I think all five children have a pressing need right now (apparently). Sigh. 