My last post was about Mike and what a wonderful father he is; this post is a tribute to why we have become the family that we have.
There are moments, days, and even weeks where Mike and I wonder why in the world have we chosen to live in the stinking desert. Why did we move far from our family, friends, and the place that we love so very much, the beach? And why did we not run back to those things the first chance that we had been given? Well, the answer is not as simple as I am describing but here goes…It is for days/weeks like this one has been!
Being in the desert has allowed Mike and me to grow together, to depend solely on upon one another for friendship and strength. It has formed a bond between us that can never be broken. It has allowed for growth and healing in ways that I cannot begin to describe; living here has allowed us to make fresh starts in so, so many ways.
It has also allowed our family a great deal of freedom. By choosing to live in the desert we have the opportunity to work amazingly rewarding* jobs. Mike and I both have the flexibility to manipulate our schedules. Mike can go in late and come home early if he chooses and I can work anytime within a 7 day period, from home! We live simply and are extremely content with what we have. This elasticity allows, above all else, for us to be here for our son!
The desert has also taught us the meaning of family; our family, the one we are forming! William has been the best thing to happen to either of us. Our time together is truly that -‘family time’. We spend our evenings and weekends doing activities together (reading, playing make believe, the zoo, hiking, the beach, etc).
So yes, we have made sacrifies. We have our moments, days, weeks where we miss our friends/family from back home and we desire that ocean breeze but...Our lives have been so enriched by our time here in the desert that I cannot imagine what it would have been like had we stayed at the beach. And to think… now, we are anxiously waiting to see how our new little boy will enrich our lives even more.
*(I use this term very liberally)
1 comment:
I can relate to your post! it is hard, but has been worth it for us too. Miss you guys!!
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