Here We Sit...

...like flies on a toilet seat....

Here we are still stuck in limbo as the house hasn't sold yet and Charlie's current job is coming to a close and the new one starts.  His first day at the new job is September 10.  I'm glad he's been here as long as he has...earlier they were talking mid August...but it's still not late enough!  The house hasn't sold which means I'm stuck in Pueblo being a single mom.

When you start feeling sorry for yourself, what do you do?  Count your blessing!!

1. I'm thankful for all the prayers from family and friends.  I KNOW that you are praying for us and it has truly lifted my spirits, given me hope, and made this whole process easier. THANK YOU!

2. I'm thankful for my truly wonderful, inspired, hardworking, loyal husband.  This past year has been really rough for him and I'm so thankful for his courage to make this change and to seek the Lord's guidance in his life.  I'm lucky to have such an awesome husband.

3. I'm thankful for my children.  I had an experience yesterday where they taught me a lot about slowing down, being patient, listening, and being open to new ideas.  My way is not the only way, nor is it always the best way....humility!

4. I'm thankful for the time I've lived here in Pueblo.  I'm sad to be leaving but excited at the new opportunities ahead of us.  I have made some really good friends here and I have loved being a homeowner for the first time.  Two of my children were born here, while the other two have grown up here, and I have some really fond memories here.  Pueblo will always be a happy memory for me.

5. I'm thankful for our health.  Despite the added stress in our lives, we have remained relatively healthy and for that I'm very thankful!  Aside from the pink eye breakout (which is FINALLY gone), we are all doing great!

6. Lastly, I'm thankful for faith, hope, and my testimony.  I'm thankful that I went through a similar experience 4 years ago when we moved to Pueblo and we had to wait to get into our house.  I learned that I can do hard things, but I also learned that I can handle this situation better than I did last time.  I know that when God is at the lead, everything will work out.  I know that I can make it through, it will be hard, but I know I can do this!  I'm thankful for the peace that comes from Holy Ghost.  I know that Heavenly Father is aware of me and my needs and he's sending an added measure of support in my behalf and because of that I'll get through whatever life throws at me.

I know this house will sell...it will!  I'm still hoping we'll get an offer before the 10th...I could happen you never know!  We have a showing on Saturday which I'm really excited about since we haven't had a showing in over 2 weeks.  Yes, I'm getting my hopes up that this is the one.  I'm just thinking optimistically and positively here!

Regardless...these things take time and I'm tyring to prepare for the upcoming challenge.