adventures of the Idahoans

Thank you if you prayed for our travels to Idaho! Todd drove and Elijah and I, plus my sister Kallia, flew. Elijah and I loved getting to see our Man again when we met up with Todd! Sweet reunion.

I noticed at the airport that I'm getting used to feeling "different" wheeling our little guy around. I have never enjoyed being conspicuous, so it's a big challenge for me not to cringe on the inside when I catch people's sidelong glances at the small boy in the wheelchair. I'm learning to meet those looks with a smile, a smile that says 'I'm proud to be that cute little boy's Mommy'. Yeah, it's ok to be different. I hope that anyone who sees Elijah and I together can walk away with a little glimpse of God's love. All for His glory!!

We started apartment shopping today. The last time we did this, it was hot and we were riding jeepneys or just hoofing it through the streets of Manila. What a contrast! Here, the curbs are piled high with snow and we are cruising along in our van.

This little town is just so beautiful! We have mountains in about every direction. I want and I've been dreaming about ''just the right home" someday, but maybe (maybe??) what the Lord wants more for me now is contentment with what I have and where I'm at.

Thank you, Lord, for this beautiful place. Keep reminding me, Father, that we're just passing through...that my home is not here. Home is up ahead and it's better than anything I can dream up.