Fast Forward

Big Breath. I feel like things have been moving very quickly lately and I'd like to feel a bit grounded before we spin out of control. We've been driving all over the place (I worked in Omaha last week)and are back in Central City tonight. Logan and I are very much enjoying a quiet evening at home. Dale is covering a basketball game on the radio--he is SO excited to get back into broadcasting a bit. We enjoyed time with my family today for my nephew's birthday party, and will see Dale's family tomorrow and Monday. We have about half of our belongings here and will be finding a time before the end of the month to retrieve the rest.

In an effort to "seek peace" I've been reminded of a few things. . .

-To feel closer to God, I need to be more childlike. Our relationship with Him resembles that of a parent/child anyway. I am helpless. As I watch my son wiggling around on the floor babbling, he trusts me to protect him, provide for him, and guide him through the next day. Similarly, I should quit trying to drive and let Him take care of me.
-This house will not become a home because of "stuff." I've been frustrated as I look through room after room trying to figure out how to place things just so and which "things" to shop for when the opportunity arises. This house is a home because we live here, we love each other, and we are together, safe, and healthy.
-My years of education and experiences thus far are worth something. It's a funny feeling to be 30 years old and facing day one of my first "real job." He has guided my decision making thus far; He's not abandoning me now. ("I'm not in charge; I just work here" :)
-perhaps most importantly, something my parents have always impressed upon me. . . "We must maintain our sense of humor!"

hoping to post photos soon. . .

We're heeeere!

Sorry for another hiatus. Today was a big big day. . . we got a phone. . . and internet. . . and lights in the kitchen!! We moved to Central City on New Years Eve. Thanks to family for pitching in and helping out!! Since then, we've been unpacking and trying to stay warm. Dale and I have been off work since 12/23, so its kind of like we've had repetitive snow days. Like everyone else, we're excited for warmer weather so we can get out and about a bit. We are thankful for a solid roof over our heads and heat.

We enjoyed Christmas with my family on new years day (following a new years rockin' eve as we slept on an air mattress in tgeir basement (I was asleep by 10:00, for the record). We had a great time, as always, and the day wasn't complete without tons of food, cuddling with babies, a few wii contests, and tractor rides (next year Grandpa will be at the wheel!).

We have some big decisions to make and appreciate your prayers in that regard. Among other things, I'm trying to decide the best route for childcare for Logan, we'd love for a great job opportunity to come through for Dale, and of course, we've begun the perpetual "priority list" that comes with a 100 year-old house. We're trying to stave off cabin fever (yes, it can happen in a 2 1/2 story house, too) and are really looking forward to getting out and about and meeting people (did I mention that we were ready for warmer weather??)

I've been taking more pictures on my phone as of late, so I need to figure out how to upload them so I can post some more. Hope you're all staying warm. Send me an email or post if you need our new address/phone number. For now, our cell phone numbers are the same. Thanks for checking in on us!
The Sell Crew