Family, Change and the Weather

A topic on many blogs lately has been one of change. Mostly in respect to new blogs but also in regards to life and career. I did not follow suit changing blog servers or whatever they are called but I did change my template. If some may recall I had this template for a short time after I first started but could never get the "Links" section to work. Well, as you can see I have kinda, sorta, half way figured it out so that I can once again have the background I prefer. Harbor.

I don't have an actual career although some may consider being a stay-at-home-mom to be one. I enjoy it so much that I don't see it as a career or job but more like a vacation with eternal sunshine. Brea is truely wonderful and she ALWAYS brightens my day. If I had to pick a career title for my current situation I would probably actually pick "Professional Tourist." Mr. Bean has exceeded his expectations as a husband and enabled me to stay home and do absolutely whatever I would like whether that is "home-making" (which he is always in favor of)shopping, traveling, etc. Brea and I do it all and I cannot begin to express how blessed I am with this. The only thing that could make it better is if Mr. Bean himself could stay home all day every day and play. He just had a 3 day weekend and it was so refreshing for us both. I know some of you guys are struggling with career decisions and choices right now and I do understand. I worked full-time while taking 3 night classes per semester for a year and have still not finished my degree. I will finish it eventually but once I do I don't know what I'll do with it. Coming to Europe for this short time was my ticket home. I am looking forward to the day when all our current and future kids are in school and I can re-enter the work place for any job even a salesman. I love selling things. :) Keep doing what feels right and you will know the right choices to make when it's time. Everything happens for a reason and God is blessing us all by giving us these choices. I am praying for all of you who are in "limbo" right now.

As Brother Bean stated on his site our grandfather, Clyde Campbell, passed away just over a week ago. He had a wonderful life filled with kids, grandkids, great grandkids, you name it. We are all going to miss him but we know he is happier and more at peace now then in his last months on earth. We are all changing so much from location to having babies to new friends and pets to new jobs and experiences but the one thing I've noticed through all our blogs and exchanges is that we all go back to family. Family is THE most important thing to remember. They will always be there for you and hey, that where you come from. That's who you are. You may have been shaped by experiences and people you've met along the way but the one constant thing inside you that guides you (other than God of course) is your family. Remember family on birthdays, holidays, weekends, etc. That is where you are always home.

Now our weather here has been sweltering until this past Saturday and now it is cooling off a little bit at a time. For those of you baking in the south count your blessings. You have AC. We don't! :) And for all you bean towners, try to get too wet up there.

PS Bro. Bean, remember Grandma Campbell's birthday is Wednesday 26, July!