Closing A Chapter and Opening A New Book

There are just 11 more days until we will be living in Tucson permanently. Just 11 more days of our family having to live in two places, which for lack of a better terms has sucked. Looking back on our time spent apart, which has nearly been 4 months, I don't know how we made it through with our sanity. Living like a single mom has taught me that I would never want to be one. I have great admiration and better understanding for mothers that are on their own, but still cannot fathom how they do it knowing that the situation is permanent.

Thus, from the lessons learned and hardships endured through this time, it is now time to close the chapter on our life here in Yuma. It started in 2007 when Matt had lost his job and Luke was just a month old. We had little choice, but to come to Yuma to be near family to help us along our rocky road. My family was great and provided us with a chance to re-start and begin a new life that would lead us in a more positive direction. In that time, Matt found a career path that he loves, and I graduated from college. We got more done in those three years than we had probably ever accomplished in our entire lives combined! I know without any doubt that the reason we worked so hard was for Luke. We both wanted to give Luke the best life possible, and without wanting to pat myself on the back too much, I have to say that we have done a pretty good job.

Without trying to cue the theme music of Unwritten from The Hills, I am eagerly anticipating what this new book, new chapter, new everything will bring. Other than labor pains in June, I am not sure what it will hold. I hope for humor, humility and happiness, and without getting greedy I would also like to ask for less stress.

Corey