An Update on Our Family

For the last several years I have been immersed in the world of homeschooling the kids and keeping busy with church callings, family,  and life.   Blogging has taken a back burner and I've missed it.  With only two kids left at home now, though, I am feeling the call to blog again.   I've got lots of ideas and am trying to figure out the best way to bring this blog back to life. 

Is there anyone still out there?  It's been a long time since I've posted anything more than CFM printable or YW idea, so, before I delve any further,  I thought I'd give you a little update on our family first.   

My oldest, Spence, is 24-years-old.  He's had a rough road since his cancer diagnosis when he was 16, but he's doing okay now, figuring out his life, and living and working in Utah. 

My oldest daughter, Cami, is 22.   She served a mission in Lyon, France (2016-2018) and married her sweetheart in the SL Temple shortly after finishing her mission.   Her and her husband, Garrett, are going to school in Austin, Texas, where she still bakes cakes to earn money.   Our son-in-law served his mission in the Netherlands and is in medical school.  

My next daughter, Emma, is 19 and a freshman at BYU in Provo.  She is still figuring out what to major in and is working on her mission papers right now.    She loves singing and all things music and is the queen of making foods healthier.   

I've only got two kids left at home, both of whom I am still homeschooling.  

Adam is 17 and a junior in our family high school.   He runs cross country, plays rugby, and is a cookie baker extraordinaire.   He loves math and science, and is hoping to be an engineer someday.  

Ellie is 14 and a freshman in our family high school.    She sees the world through a creative lens and loves art, dance, and all animals.  I have no idea what she wants to be when she grows up, but I imagine it will be something that will either have something to do with animals or something that engages her creativity.  

What about me? 

I went through some rough years after Spencer's sickness.   I battled some PTSD and depression, gained a bunch of weight, and in general struggled with my physical and emotional health.   Somewhere along the way, I came out of the cloud, lost 50-lbs, and got my life to a better place.

And our family?    

After living in the DC area for nearly 20-years, we recently moved to the Philadelphia area for Glen's job.  It was a HUGE move for our family, but it was just the change of scenery that we all needed and we are enjoying being the new "kids" for now.   We have no idea how long we'll be here and anticipate that the next few years will likely bring more change and more moves.  I have mixed feelings about entering  this nomadic phase of life with the kids as old as they are. 

 

So, what do you think?   I'll keep posting the Come, Follow Me activity sheets, but are you interested in my thoughts on parenting adults and teens?   Do you want to hear about life?  Our travels?  My journey to health?  Are you interested in the occasional new recipe discovery?   Or are you done with blogs?   Should I create an Instagram page to keep you up to date and let you know when I post?    Now's your chance to tell me what you're looking for!   I look forward to hearing from you!

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