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Thursday, June 30, 2011

and then....they were gone!!!

Ok..I admit it...I'm writing this before Holly actually drives off towards New Orleans because I can write it with joy and no tears of sadness. However...what prompted me to write this was the fact that when I went to my garage today to get in my car I suddenly realized ALOT of boxes were gone and we had our garage back finally!!!! Then, it hit me!!! I didn't really mind those boxes...I don't really mind the clothes that are stacked and stacked on top of Holly's twin beds in her room upstairs~~~I did mind the huge flat screen tv that was propped up against the pretty chest in my living room! but other than that...I could pretty much tune it all out!! I've even grown to love Murphy! their Cavaschon that we've inherited for awhile!! Rosie sure loves having a playmate and he doens't shed! In fact...I may send Rosie to New Orleans instead of Murphy!!
I have to also admit that I have learned more in this past month about trusting in God's sovereignty and His timing than I could have learned in a lifetime!!! Brad is so very excited about his new placement and loves his supervisor!! It doesn't hurt that he used to play for the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots!! how fun!! and he is so very encouraging!!!
Luckily...the silly things that have bothered me the most during this past month can all be avoided by just not going upstairs and looking at the bedrooms that are "heavy laden" with boxes, clothes, books, breakables that they treasure and don't want to store....etc.... unfortunately, the things that cannot be overlooked are things like the anger and frustrations that we've all experienced...the"why" questions and the "what ifs!" These are the things that cannot be tucked away in upstairs closets or bedrooms...these have been the things that have revealed alot of our true character...and for that...I am horrified....and yet grateful!!! I am horrified at the things I've seen and felt in myself...and I am forever grateful that I have watched my daughter and her husband treat everything as if it were a blessing...when I felt like they were being "jipped or cheated" they were humble and grateful! When I felt like I wanted to take this all away from them....they were glad they could learn and grow from it!
In reality....they have helped their mother and father in law grow more than we ever could have imagined....and believe it or not...I wouldn't take it away for anything!!!!

Romans 8:28 - And we know that God causes ALL things to work together for His good to those that love Him and are called according to His purpose......



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5 comments:

  1. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassJune 30, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful verse, Carolyn.
    I know that this has been a tough time for you. Everything is gong to work out. You have handled it beautifully.
    Just think of all of the shops you can visit in New Orleans while visiting.
    God is in control, and that is where your peace is coming from. Hold strong in Him.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  2. Bargain HootJune 30, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    The whole thing must have been so difficult. When I read different parts of your post it makes me feel like crying. I think a lot of moms can relate in different ways to what you are going through.
    Thankfully the Lord is with us and we are teachable.
    God Bless! xo

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  3. carolyn bradfordJune 30, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Thank you both! It's just a huge range of emotions! I am truly beginning to get a wee bit excited about "having" to go to New Orleans...just keep us all in your prayers and that we will only be where God wants us to be!!! Teresa...I'm sending you the pics tomorrow...
    Rene....have you been keeping in touch with anyone in our blog group?

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  4. ValerieJuly 3, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    I really shouldn't write at this time of night but I saw your post on Jody's blog and got a chance to catch up with your life. I can attest to the fact that CFA does seem to work on a different calendar to the rest of the world as our youngest works at corporate. Her couple of weeks became 6 months of waiting to hear about a job. What an extradionary company though. I am so thankful our daughter is there. I've been facing the reality of the 'empty nest' since our girls moved out and in with each other, most likely for good, this summer. Our son has been married and living out of town for 4 years. It's been an unexpectedly hard adjustment. A re-defining of who I am and my roles. I know how you miss them. They get to the age that they're not just your daughter but also your friend. It's hard to open the drawers and find them empty or turn their rooms into guest rooms and wonder what we'll do on holidays now that the kids won't be here for barbecue on the 4th of July. So, I'll remember your quote from Sandra Bullock and remember to wait for the hope to float up because, after all, that's what hope does. the evidence of things unseen... i try to remind myself that i only think i want to be omnescient and know the future...i don't really want that responsibility...but somedays...hmmm

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  5. MyVoiceMyJourneyJuly 6, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I needed this..I always enjoy your genuine authentic blogs Carolyn. Thank you. Trusting Gods timing & purpose for every season of our lives is the best way to journey on.

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