Our last night in Colorado is upon us! I cannot believe that 9 months have come and gone. And, while the first few weeks here seemed interminable, the time began to fly by more quickly than we could have imagined. So, here we are. We leave tomorrow for Katy. 

My sweet Colorado Margaret is melancholy over leaving her new friends and school. Colorado agreed with her more than I can say. She has loved, loved, loved living here. She has grown into a funny, silly, social, beautiful preteen, and I am praying for her to transition easily and happily into middle school. She is still in love with the cello, and she is looking forward to 6th grade orchestra. But, tonight, she is hurting deep within her soul, and as I said a prayer over her, her pain became my own. I love this girl so much more than I can say. 

Samuel has progressed immensely in his receptive language and social skills, since starting therapy here. The women and men who are his therapists come to work each day with such devotion and unconditional love. I wish that I could pack them all into our suitcases, and keep them with us forever. I am trying not to dwell on the worry I have about new insurance, new therapy, and the transitions my boy will have to face. Proverbs 16:9 says that A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.  I am trying so hard to trust God with all of our steps. 

Scott and I thought many times during our time here that God was opening a door for us to stay permanently. Every time Samuel would progress, and every time Maggie would exclaim how much she loved it here, we would pray for His guidance. So, knowing that He didn’t close our pathway to Texas in exchange for a new life in Colorado helps us to have a certain type of peace that can only come from following Him.   

I am thankful for the experiences we have had as a family. The golden aspens in fall, the magnificient billows of perfectly fallen snow in winter, and the windy, green days of spring. And, oh, the mountains! They filled my eyes each morning, and the sun set against them each night.  I will be forever grateful for our time here and for the friends we have made. 

Goodnight, beautiful Colorado. It has been a pleasure.