Explanation: Part 1

Before I get too far...Thing 3 is recovering from his allergic reaction nicely. However, it looks like he might be allergic to some foods. We are going to try to solve that issue by rearranging his diet. Not hard to do when there aren't many solids in the menu!

And now for the official post.

Looking at my blog, you might notice a list that mentions something about a "word for the year." One of my online groups made a challenge to come up with a word for the year. Something that sums up what we desire for the year no matter what position we find ourselves in. After thinking about it briefly I decided that "regroup" would be the perfect choice for me.  Why that word, you ask? Let me tell you...

Last year...2007, was a year full of tremendous changes and a roller coaster of ups and downs. Many of them affected me personally, while some affected me, but not as strongly. Some were good and some weren't so good. In random order of importance and time here are a few of the events of 2007: our third child was born, my husband lost his job, my husband found a new job, a cross country relocation, our house put up for sale in a slow housing market, our oldest child starting kindergarten, a new church, a new rental home, and my mother in law's cancer diagnosis. I think that's more than enough for one person or family to go through!

After all those changes and events, I think I need to regroup. To regain my footing and get back to a sense of "normalcy" and a rhythm of my life. Yes, things will always happen that disrupt my plan, but I think God desires that I live consistently and within a sense of order no matter what comes up. 

I will further explain my word in future blogs, but here's part one for you!