Our New House...in Two WeeksI just noticed that the last posting of my blog has a Christmas tree in it and we are now into February. So as much as I am trying to resist updating until the move...here we go.
We've been busy packing and planning our move and the weather here has been relentlessly cold and snowy. We are so sick of it! The house is all boxed up, Karnival is this week, school vacation is coming, and we are awaiting word of Jim's potential deployment, all right in the middle of a crazy and stressful time. But let's be honest, when is life ever really calm and smooth sailing anyway?
The kids decided to help me pack...
Rhiannon has started cheerleading for the base basketball team.
Just like her mommy...
Team Mascot Maybe?
So right in the middle of all the mess, Jim received word from home that his Aunt Sheila is not in good condition. From about a week or so after Brad was born she has been in a coma and/or permanent vegetative state. She was bitten by a mosquito that carried the EEE virus. It is a virus common to New England especially in the heavily wooded areas. It causes swelling in the brain and spinal cord from high fevers and usually people will die from it or be permanently disabled. Jim found out there was a tanker flight going to New Hampshire last weekend and thought it a good opportunity to go home and pay his respects to his aunt and hopefully soon she will be free to get the peace she deserves.
At the very last possible minute, I decided to join him with the kids. We surprised all of our parents and got to spend the weekend at home, completely unplanned and completely content to see our families and friends, celebrating new lives and wishing the older ones a peaceful rest.
Jim and Luke Playing at the Union Villa
Karneval Time
