Life must go on

It's been 1 week today that Rande left, and we are still struggling to get back to our "temporary normal". Rande is finally back at the FOB and still trying to adjust as well.

My sister came up this week for her spring break, and that was a HUGE blessing. The kids and I enjoyed her company, and had a lot of fun. Christian even told me that "it's more fun when there are 4 people in our house, and not 3". She will be missed. (sniff, sniff) - side note; Christian's school had a Dr. Suess week, and Friday night was family night. Christie brought her camera, so I'll have to get those pics from her.

Tonight, I'm just tired. (where is my tag team partner?) I am not quite sure if all the emotional stuff is catching up with me, or maybe the lack of sleep for the past few weeks. But it's hard to find motivation and I'm hoping it shows up really soon. This week I'm determined to "snap out of it" and move on. Groceries need to be purchased, house needs a major scrub job, and lots of administration issues need to be taken care of. My heart is weary, sad, and tired...will this ever end?

Yes it will. 4 more months! This past week I've looked back on the previous months of the deployment and thought maybe I was just surviving. But the next 4 months I will live and live to the fullest, with no regret. I want to have more fun with the kids, and do more with them. This is a race, and we are in the last leg, will I finish strong? With God by my side and with his strength I will.

Hebrews 12:1-2
...and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus...