Change is Inevitable... [insert kicking and screaming]

The idea of moving back to Portland,TX is harder to swallow when the weather is really nice, yesterday was not necessarily one of those days...

It's so hot outside, it's just silly.  Really.

Most of our friends and family already know that we're moving back to Portland, TX to stay with my mom for a while.  "It's the smart thing to do."  That's what I keep telling myself.  Brent and I are extremely fortunate to have so many family members that actually want us to come stay with them.  Portland is closer to all of our family (Dad's only about 20 minutes away in Corpus, and Brent's folks are only about an hour north in Seadrift).  And, being that neither of us are able to work right now (and we're 3 hours away from everyone) it's just best to lease our property here in Bryan.  We also both have some pretty cool job offers down around Corpus, so there are a lot of things pushing us South.  But still, it's bittersweet.  True, Brent and I were already talking about moving to the Corpus area before cancer returned, but then, it was under our terms.  Now, I admit, I feel like a failure.  Moving back in with your parents?  Rarely something someone wants to do.  I know, I know.  I shouldn't feel this way, but I do.  And trust me, it's nothing personal against any of our parents, they are all wonderful, really. 

Mom and Dad have both been extremely supportive of everything, and are really good at reminding me that this is a TEMPORARY situation, and that Brent and I WILL have a home of our own again soon.  This is just temporary... our current mantra. 

The good news is that Mom has an awesome house with a great view of the bay, and Dad and Brent are both excited about going fishing (or talking about fishing) whenever and as often as they want.  The beach is awesome, always.  Tater and June Bug (the dog and cat, respectively) should be fine at Mom's, and the horses will be fine too.  It'll be great to be closer to the ranch in Beeville.  And, I can't help but think that this is also God's way of getting us to make some changes in our lives.  We're listening.  The only real downer, about moving back to the coast is hurricane season.  Oh well, at least most of our stuff will already be packed up.

On another note, I collect hearts of all kinds.  Check out what I found outside... <3

Score!