Times Are Changing

This new year is going to be a year of changes for us. It started last weekend with taking Josh to College. He has been attending JCCC and chose Sterling Christian as the next step for his education. He will also be running Track, which is definitely his passion. It has been an adjustment for some of us, as we are used to having him around. The little guys and myself are really feeling it. I know this is only the beginning of what is to come, as we will watch 6 more kids head off to College over the years. Zach and Hannah are attending schools close to home; however they both will probably be going to different schools in the Fall. I think Caleb will have to live with us forever:)
I am beginning midwifery school this month, which has been a passion of mine for years, actually since before I started having kids. I know that this is my calling, I just had to wait until the kids were all old enough for me to begin this phase of my life. With me being in school that puts 4 of us in College, wow that is a huge burden for Ray to take on. We are blessed with Ray's business which allows all of us to go after our dreams.
I am trying to plan family dinner night, which is a huge challenge, as all the schedules don't coincide. Five of the nine of us were home last Thursday and actually all sat down together, we had a great time. Here's a little bit of the conversation between Matthew and Hannah. Hannah asked him, "Are there any cute girls in your class?", he responded, "No...wait, yes there are 2!", we asked who are they are, he was giggling and reluctant to tell us in front of his little brother, beings they go to the same school. We were all laughing, because Matt never talks about girls. We never did find out who they are. I look forward to a lot more of these family times. I guess it is the little things in life that make me smile.