Change
Well, things are a changin'. At least around here. We are always a family on the go with different activities going on and such, but this new change is rather quick and unexpected. Hoss and I have always been open to doing what we feel called to do by God, but this new change has been an interesting one, to say the least.
A few weeks ago we received a call from a young woman asking for some help. We took that situation head on and our home is brimming now with a few extra people. What a blessing...what an opportunity....what a bit of craziness....what else can we say?
I have shared with a few of our blog friends in emails or what have you, that we were having these changes. Many have prayed for us. Some have worried for us. All have been really encouraging and willing to show such love and compassion and patience with us. I am again reminded at how special this community can be.
I have had many of these friends encourage us to continue to find time for ourselves, for DD, for making memories. We are trying. It is harder now with a teenager in the room over from us, who wondered what that tapping noise was....(loopy is apparently NOT as quiet as we think, but thankfully I was!) Next time, 80s music with a steady beat in the background.
So new schedules to work out for when we can keep our dynamic protected and safe. Thankfully, Hoss is a wonderful husband, father and friend. He is working hard to keep us all on track. Gentle reminders. Quiet words. Giving me a chance to blog today, alone. I can not say how much our hearts swell with pure love at how well our children are coping. How well they are helping. Yes, they are not perfect. There are disagreements and moments of frustration, but overall things are going smoothly. God is good. DD is our touch point and I consider myself to be one blessed lady.
Hope everything is going well with everyone else. I may or may not be here for a few weeks as I have alot on my plate, but know I am thinking of everyone and praying, "it's all good!" Sending lots of hugs and thank yous for all your kind encouraging words!
--Baker
all I can say is 'god bless you' no idea what you've taken on but it sounds gigantic !! remember in all the busy-ness to take care of you
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Thanks, MS, it's been a hard few months, but we are making it through, one day at a time, as they say.
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Hey Baker, You've got this. The strength between you and Hoss shows through in all of these posts and it's great that you agree on when and what and how to be a part of your community. Of course, if it gets outta hand, he can always take you out to the woodshed like they did in Little House on the Prairie. Wait. Do you have a woodshed? Cuz if you don't, that wouldn't work. When's his birthday? Maybe you should get him a woodshed! What is a woodshed anyway? Why would wood need it's own shed? I think I've gone off topic. Eric is back in the morning and I'm lost in lala land imagining his return home. Hey... maybe I should get him a woodshed!! Have a great week.
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Thanks, Ames, I appreciate it!
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You are such a friend..and help ..to so many. Bless you for helping someone in need...she picked the perfect person to ask for help..and HURRAH for Hoss for finding ways to....remind you that you are HIS..and important to him..sending prayers and blessings...hugs abby
ReplyDeleteHi, Abby, thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it!
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Knowing you even just through posts and comments and little notes, you probably consider this topsy-turvy turn of events a blessing. You have Hoss to keep you steady, but make time for yourselves every day. That touchpoint is so important, Baker.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Strength From Ella
Miss Ella, it has been a blessing, trials as well, but definitely a blessing. Thank you!
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Just want to send best wishes to you. What a lovely thing to help somebody, especially when it's not particularly convenient but just because it's the right thing to do. You made me remember how wonderful people can be.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deena, we are definitely blessed by this adventure. Opportunities to grow and stretch ourselves is always good.
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How great that you and Hoss were able to lend a hand to someone who needed help, Baker ... and how great for your kids to witness and participate in fulfilling that call for assistance ... but don't forget to be kind to yourselves as well ... hugs! ... nj
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DeleteI appreciate your sweet words and yes, being kind to ourselves is necessary.
--Baker
Hi Baker,
ReplyDeleteYou and Hoss have so much on you plate as it is. You are truly amazing and an inspiration taking this situation on head on. You are such a loving and caring couple and your new charges (so to speak) are so blessed to have you.
I hope things run as smoothly as possible and that you and Hoss are able to continue to take time for yourselves.
We understand how busy you are, and now even bussier. Just pop in as and when you can.
Much love and hugs
Roz
Thanks, Roz, we are doing the best we can, and today is seriously the first day in a long time I've even had time to pop over and chat!
Delete--Baker