I made it. I am here.
I had to step outside and just breathe it in.
Ohio. Ahh... sweet Ohio.
I know- you don't get what could be so great about cornfields and a crowded house full of boys...toddlers and teenagers- and I can't tell you in a way to make you understand. But it is oh-so-good to be home.
Mom and I have been taking walks in the morning and in the evening. My shouders are already tanning and its wonderful to walk this road I have walked a million times in my life...to talk with her about everything and nothing...to laugh and ponder..In the evenings the sky is so big and beautiful...deep blue with thick clouds hiding slices of orange and pink and purple...the corn stalks swaying in the ever-present breeze and the crickets churping. Its so completely DARK here at night. I forgot how much I could like that...how calming that can be.
I think that's what I have missed...the calm. When I was growing up, I could not WAIT to get out of here...to move away. Its funny now how glad I am to be here for a little while...I am just trying to soak up the tranquility.
Cohen is adjusting more quickly than I thought he would..going from a relatively quiet house to this one is a big transition.... Joe and Josh LOVE him and I think the feeling is mutual. I sit him on the couch and he is entertained for hours just by watching them as they read books and play and run around and punctuate their comings and goings with kisses for him. Its almost like he has brothers now... He is trying and trying to crawl and I bet he will do it sooner now that he has people to catch up with!
With all of the help I am getting now (there are enough people here for there to actually be fights over who gets to hold him next! *grin*) I actually got to read a whole book! I want to definitely recommend "A Thousand Splendid Suns" to ALL of you...wow. I loved Hosseini's "The Kite Runner" and this second book lives up to its predecessor. Hosseini has a way of telling the most tragic stories in the most beautiful, hopeful way. I don't want to give anything away, but if you are looking for a captivating read, check this one out!
Anyway, I need to go, but I wanted to say I will continute to blog even though the internet is SLOW here. Guess that's what you have to put up with to be able to enjoy the simplicity of this place..
More later, friends
Monday, August 27, 2007
tranquility and a good read
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I thought about you this morning when the news was showing footage of storm damage. Sounds like you are out of its' way and that's such a great thing!
I've been wanting to read both of those books for a while but I only get to read while I feed the baby at night so I get in about 15 minutes a day. As you can imagine, it takes a century to get through a book. :) Those are next on my list though!
Welcome home! Well, home for you is an hour away from here. I can say that I kinda know that feeling. I'm still living at home, but when I walk into my grandma's I kinda miss living in Kentucky. So the storms weren't to bad there? Church camp is still in good condition and everything? I know there is a lot of damage in some places, I just don't know where. Well, have fun. Those little boys are so cute, and so is you're son.
I loved how you mentioned the cornfields of Ohio and the skies... the fields and sunsets of Ohio are my favorite things about living here.
I hope that your time at home will be good... glad you get to be with the fam and back in Ohio. :)
By the way... I've actually been looking for a good book to read that I need to write a book report on for school and I've thought of reading both of those books before - so now I might read the one you mentioned here. :)
Where is Shawn?
Shawn is in seattle...finishing up the paperwork and attempting to sell the house...if it doesn't sell if a few weeks, he is going to go ahead and come our way with ALL of our stuff in a big truck not to mention our 4 dogs! I will let you know when that happens so you can pray for the man! Cohen and I lucked out and got to fly with just a few bags..somehow the idea of driving for days with an infant didn't appeal to us...
I have missed you Kate!
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