Changes come and come and come

Have you ever thought about what life would be like with out change?  There have been times in my life when I think, this is good...I don't want anything to change, and more often than not, I am not ready for change when it comes, but come it does and usually it is for the better.  Especially if it is change from our Heavenly Father.
We have a lot going on right now, but really, things couldn't be better.  I feel lighter and happier and I know this is what the Lord is giving to me.  He is blessing me and my family.
I have been recently called as the Relief Society President in our ward and while I am bit scared, I'm not scared, does that make sense?  I'm calm, I know I have a lot to do, but I feel good and strong about it.  This is a testimony that the Lord will give us the strength that we need.  I surely didn't have this feeling of confidence and strength before I was set apart.
Change is also coming with Sam's career and job.  He has finished "clearing out" of Hunter Army Airforce Base and is officially on vacation.  Come September 1st, he will officially be in the Reserves and starting a new chapter here in FL with the rest of us.  It will be a challenge to have everyone in the house 24/7 but with persistence in our Scripture study and Prayer, it can only get better and be a benefit to all of us.
Teighlor, Taiason, Jaemyn and Jairyn have been able to spend a little bit of time with Meema while they are in WA.  She has taken them bowling a few times and to the park.  Teighlor was able to connect with a few friends and "hang out".  It sounds like overall they have enjoyed their visit with their dad.
Aaliyah has had a bit more difficult of time, she has enjoyed staying with her Grama and visiting with her mom, but she has been bored quite often and even had times when she was at her mothers  where she was with out, TV, anything to do and no A/C.  Meema is picking her up tomorrow so her last two weeks in WA should get better and really enjoyable for her.
Tariyah, Aamerik and I have been busy adjusting to my new calling, me looking for ways to be more organized at home this school year, and we even went to Lake Eva Aquatic Center. Tariyah was in heaven, she kept asking before this that she is wanting a "big pool".

It is hard to believe that summer is coming to an end, at least in the sense of school year but the fun won't end yet. :o)  After the kids get back, we still have a few items of family fun to throw in the mix.
I have had a really good time being with just Tariyah and Aamerik and the house (ok, really the kids bathroom) has stayed clean.  I only have to do laundry once a week and the loads are small. The house is quieter most of the time and the bickering is way down.  Is it horrible that I really haven't "missed" the kids but I think about them often and wonder what they are doing.  I think I know where they are and that they will be back so I am taking advantage of this time that I have.  I love my children and with 2 weeks left before they come home, I have to admit, I am getting a little excited. It will be a good year, I can feel it.