Now it's too Quiet

Everyone has gone home now.  It's a lonely feeling.  The house is very quiet. 

We had a good time, and I am thankful to have had the opportunity for all the family to be here.  A full house is a happy house, at my house.  :)

Now we are left with figuring out the holidays, and getting through to the end of the year.  I'm ready to put this year behind us, and am hopeful for a new start next year.  I have no doubt it will be eventful, every new year always is.  It's also never quite what we picture.  I am certain, however, that we move forward with new purpose and a new hope that has grown us all.  Our family has been through the wringer, but, we are still strong and believe in each other. 

We love more, hurt deeply and can still laugh through it all, but, we are changed.  Change isn't always a bad thing, it just carries with it a lot of unknowns, and that can be scary.  There is much that will be changing in our near future.  Nothing in definite yet, but we are anticipating many, many changes, some maybe uncomfortable, and some that offer hope....Hope....Something I am sure I never want to be without. 

Your continued prayers for our family are much appreciated.  Love to you all.