I'm Baaack!

Yes, it's been a month, but look at all the excuses. First, we were at Mom & Dad Hardy's for a week (that's them with Aaron at the top left picture). We saw a magnificent ice castle, I built a "wild child" snowman, drove that big blue snowmobile all by myself, and --(last picture proves it)--lived to tell about it!

We drove the entire 750 miles home in one day to practice for our trip to Seattle in June, and then the next day picked up Lisa and Joe from the airport and had a great time with them for the next several days. I then drove them to Joe's folks for the rest of the week. I spent the night with Brooke and Chris, and then us girls--me, Lisa and Brooke went for lunch and shopping the next day.

As I drove myself back to Dayton late that afternoon, I cried most of the way. I think it finally hit me--it's been a grueling year: I've moved, my kids have moved, Tom changed jobs twice, I've started four different part-time jobs, plus writing. Lots of change, but it's been so good, and God's been so gracious. Crying just relieves a little pressure every now and then. I recommend it! :)

I attended a local writers group this past week. It was very encouraging! Please keep praying though.

Thanks for checking in on me.

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Anonymous said…
Sharon Here...
I was getting concerned. But glad you are back.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Anonymous said…
I've been trying 4 different days now to leave a comment (little computer time at the library) Ferree, thanks for sharing those cool pictures. Pictures are so fun aren't they and really do say alot. That IS alot of changes; I'm so happy to hear things are smoothing out. I get alot of relief from crying. It's God's built-in medicine and feels so good to release the pressure like you said!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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