Then and Now

Our house is finally up for sale. Its funny how once I thought that sentence would change my outlook on many things but it did not. Everything that lead up to it did though. We have gone over the whole house and finished up the little projects that were left partially finished before. Its not like we wanted to leave somethings unfinished but when you have 3 kids, you have to change your priorities a few times here and there. A little screw here, some touch up paint there, replace that little board and done. I have found over years that I am good at putting up flooring, installing cabinets, comming up with creative solutions and I really can paint. I look back at that changes done to the house and see memories, changes in my family and in myself, material things that I thought mattered at one time but do not matter so much now. That list goes on and on and on.

We learned a lot besides being able to do things in the house. We learned how to get along in tough times and we learned to communicate more. When your the only male in the house, it helps all the time to communicate. The kids have had their share of projects as well and thats a jungle of time as well. So far we have had several people come and see the house and we have gotten some positive feedback as well. I hope that keeps on comming as well as that one offer that means the house will be SOLD.

I keep this in mind every day and it helps me get through the good and the bad:
-- Everything is possible with God
-- Family should be a priority in life always, not just when it is easy or convenient
-- Never say you can not, keep trying until you have exhausted all possibilities, then ask for help.

I look forward to the future in our new house, wherever that may be, and all the new memories that come with it. Hopefully they are all good, but I understand that a few blah moments always seem to find their way in at times. My Wife, Mom and Dad and our kids have come through on several occasions and I am very thankful for all their help and understanding.