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It's been awhile...
Deer Creek was great. I think we will go there often. It's so close to Columbus, which is really good with gas prices this high. We packed all of our meals, five to be exact, which was a little complicated. It ended up being a lot of fun, and an extremely cheap way to eat on vacation. My favorite meal was grilling veggie burgers on one of those park grills by the lake. We spent a lot of time at the pool, went hiking with all three boys, played around on the putting green, and Eric took Riley and Trey on a bike ride. So much free entertainment at state parks. I see a lot of state park family vacations in our future. Thanks so much to my in-laws for getting us a hotel room. The boys loved the room, it had a loft with bunk beds. Next time will try it with my in-laws camper.

Sunday was Evan's dedication. The apartment was packed with people we love. Our new friends from the Bruderhoff in PA were able to stay for the dedication. Their song of blessing for Evan was beautiful and my favorite part of the evening. Doug and Molly were detained at the airport that morning by Homeland Security and unable to make their flight back to Honduras. I know it was a huge hassle for them, but I'm so happy they were able to be there for the dedication. It was a really special night with family and friends.

I spent the day at my grandparents packing them for the big move this weekend. There really are no words to describe the amount of junk in that house. I did manage to find a few treasures as well--a great sweater, a pair of shoes, some cool old post cards--but, seriously so much crap. 44 years in one house and both of them are pack rats. It'll be good to have them settled into the independent living facility this weekend. This place is nice, I'd love to move in. My aunt will come into town tomorrow to help out for awhile and I'm always excited to see her.

Today our financial picture became even more uncertain--no need to describe in more detail, but my reaction is the part that is worth noting. It just didn't seem to matter. I've come to the place over the last month where I don't feel like I need to know a plan, I'm simply trusting. This is not the place I was at a month ago. We're on a journey right now as a family, a journey that we feel is right for us and that we have choosen together. So, this must just be a step in that journey. I'm okay with that. I'm at peace with where we are right now and I know where that peace comes from.

My boys are happy and healthy. Eric is loving life at the farm. I'm doing good--except for all the laundry.