Home, is where we we are together

How is it, that life can be filled with so many possibilities, and so many impossible choices at the same time? I am a content woman. Life is good. It just seems that with every blessing comes a difficult circumstance or challenge to overcome. Every time I am AMAZED at a blessing, it seems to be followed with a sacrifice??? Is that just how life works? I'll share with you something personal, that will help you to understand my state of mind.

We sold our home back east, and invested most everything we had in this move (to Los Angeles), in Jeff's business. I have no regrets about that. I gave up a lucrative career in order to stay home to raise my sons. Again, no regrets. Those decisions had consequences. As a result of choices we made, we are now in the position where leasing our home is our only option. The owners of our home, would like to sell, and cash out. I have made a home for my family no matter where we are, but we have become very happy and comfortable in this home. Now we face the prospect of having to move, and while it is just a house, it is heartbreaking for me. I know that we will be fine, no matter how things shake out, but still it is weighing heavy on my heart. Faith, I know, have faith. God has a plan for us. Sometimes I weaken, and worry. In those moments it is hard to imagine how we will overcome. Sigh......:(

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