The summer they'll never forget.....

Yep, this is the summer my kids will never forget, not because we got our pool this summer, but because this is the summer we're helping Grandmommy move. My mom has picked us up & taken us to her house A LOT this summer! We've been packing boxes, cleaning, & making decisions on what would go to a storage unit away from the house & what would stay in the storage shed on their property. My little ones have gone with me every time.

They've had plenty of land to roam, a double wide (that we're packing up), & an RV (that Mom & Dad are in until their new house is finished) to play in.They've not complained very much either. They've taken things to the shed when we've asked, they've gone outside to play when I've asked (because my nerves were fried with them inside). They've done so well! But, as we packed up the van this morning to ride over, they were dragging their feet.

Today they were able to earn money, though. They're all saving money to spend at the beach. So, needless to say, they were very willing to work! Today was GREAT! We were able to finish up the packing & the house is ready for 'Two Men & a Truck'! Now, it's a waiting game as to when their new house will be finished.

Everyone is so excited! Dad & Mom bought this 30 acres 10 yrs. ago with a plan to build on it. They moved in a double wide 'temporarily'. The double wide has held many gatherings.....it's seen good times & bad. Three kids left home from there. My little sister was only 15 when they moved there....she now is married & has two kids of her own. My younger brothers were 13 & (barely) 11 when they moved in....now, one of those brothers is newly married & the other has his own place & has a full-time job! The house has been a great 'temporary' residence.

All this talk of 'temporary residence' has me so excited! This earth....this fallen, decrepit earth is just a temporary residence..... For those of us who know Jesus & have been bought with His blood, we have that great, new mansion being built for us. This is just a 'waiting game' for us. What are we gonna do with it? Are we gonna squander it, or are we gonna do as Dad & Mom did, live life to the fullest where we are? What's the Lord asking you to do?

That's all I have for now......

ow-Vision Momma