Finally - - an update. The "kitchen sink" kind

I haven't updated for some time (thanks Mo for the reminder!). This is sort of going to be everything that's been going on in no specific order - - the "kitchen sink" is full of things to share. Not all are the "dirty dishes" kind though!

First of all, I am still cleaning out. I chose to attack Ana's closet last weekend, after just feeling like it had gotten beyond any help she could give it alone. She was a trooper - - chose to allow me to get rid of whatever I saw fit. She also thought it good to get rid of things that are not within her school dress code, because in her words, if it is not modest enough for school why would she want to wear it otherwise? The things we kept that aren't in the dress code are jeans (everyone needs these!), and a few dresses. 5 bags went to a friend's house for her to have her teen go through, then pass on. 2 to Goodwill. In the hallway is still a basket of yarn (Ana knits) for Ana to sort and put away, a misc. basket for her to put away, and a basket piled HIGH with backpacks/totes/handbags she needs to clean out and then get rid of. Her spring clothes are in her closet now, and the only winter ones we put away are the REALLY winter ones - - one bin. (we brought up 3 of spring, but got rid of 2 1/2 of them, YAY!)

On the new house front, we're still in waiting mode. I am content with this - - we've done everything we can now, and it is up to God's Will at this point whether we buy the bigger house or not. My hands are open for God to give or take as He sees fit - - I only want to be in His will. OK - - I will admit, I do have dreams of being in the bigger house, but those can be flexible if our Lord makes it clear He doesn't want that.

Finally, we had a kiddo here who's crashing mentally. If you read the intro to this blog, I shared that we have some mental health issues in one of our precious children. He's again struggling, and we need prayers. I think we've figured out the root of it and adjusted the med that's setting him off, but puberty is hitting too so it is only a wonder how long this time he'll be stable. This has slowed me some, but not as much as it used to. I'm still cleaning and restoring!

Laura