{did a family trip to McKinney Falls State Park this weekend}
The last few days have been pretty good around here. The l-i-c-e seem to have departed again (love the magic comb, by the way, and haven't needed to use the magic potions yet) and I've been able to make some progress on other projects, including planning a garden, getting stocked back up on coupons, food storage planning/inventory, etc. Some major changes are likely on the way with Ryan's job, and he's known several people that have been laid off now, so that of course gives reason to ponder. Our church had stake conference this weekend, and I was able to go to the Saturday evening session alone (Ryan home with the kids), which was nice -- with our current situation, I get almost no alone/regrouping time, and I'm the type of person that really needs that sometimes. So, like I said, it was nice to have some time to ponder. I am really blessed -- my kids are healthy and happy, my husband has a job that he loves, and we have such great family and friends that even with Ryan gone a lot over the last many months, I have never felt like I was going at it alone. We have strong testimonies of our faith that sees us through the hard times. So, no matter what lies ahead, I am confident that we can face the challenge. In my ponderings I realized that I can do better in my study of the gospel and in my parenting, so I will be working on that.
Life is good, and I am grateful for it.
{this little muffin -- who was freezing her tail off on Saturday morning -- gets her cast off on Wednesday!}