I love the changing of seasons, especially when the new season brings with it the glorious sunshine. Here in the hood Spring has been welcomed with the shrieks and laughter of children; ours and many others. Neighbors are emerging from the Winter hibernation and there is commotion in the streets once again.

I too have come out of hibernation and we have spent the last few days outdoors. Windows are open and the refreshing breeze of the Spring air flows through the house. I’ve had sun tea on the porch, the girls and I have pulled out our dresses and I we’ve stocked up on flip flops.

I love change.

And it’s a good thing… because it’s on the horizon.

Stephany is leaving our haven. She let us know earlier this month that she will be leaving in April and heading to the Waterloo area to live with her sisters and go back to school. Steph will definitely be missed and will always be “one of the family”… but we love her dearly and know that she needs to go where God is calling her, and I definitely can’t object to her heading back to school.

In a way… it’s kind of exciting. Steph leaving brings change and opportunity for our family and we are praying and planning for what God has next…