Keeping You Posted
Two nights ago Ashlee and I finally went home. It had been a little over 2 months since we had spent the night in our own home…not since the night of November 14th. As you can probably imagine, it was difficult in some ways but in other ways it was nice to be home, where we had shared so many wonderful memories as a family.
That home is where Ashlee and I shared our first kiss (on the unfinished deck as it was still being built back in April of 2004). It will always be the first home that we lived in as a married couple. It will also always be the first home in which Drew and Aaden both came home from the hospital to live in. This home also hosted many small group Bible studies as well as various other Aletheia events over the years. It was the first home I ever bought (I remember signing the contract and feeling like I was so big time). It is also now the first home that I ever sold. Ashlee and I decided to sell it and 10 days after Aaden passed away, somebody came to us with a contract.
In the meantime, we will enjoy the last month that we have to be in our home. We just couldn’t let the last memory of our beautiful home be the tragedy that we experienced on that dreadful morning of November 15th. We have been so blessed to live in such a wonderful home. We will miss it greatly. But now God wants us to live in a new home; one where we can establish new and fresh memories and one that doesn’t wear the scar that our old home wears.
Here’s to our first home…
Up late, b/c my middle boy just woke up (had been sick with a virus)… just wanted to let you know that I love you, man. You’re such an inspiration and Christlike example, it’s sick. For real. Keep it up. Tell that pretty wife of yours, and your TOTALLY AWESOME PARENTS, that D Plum says hello. Hope to see, and chill with, you guys soon.
Praise God that your house sold so quickly. I can imagine how emotional it had to be to go back there with all of those memories–good and bad. I’m still very overwhelmed being in my house with our memories of all our hopes for our baby. Every time I walk into the house, I smell the faint scent of fresh paint from her nursery, and a wave of grief comes over me. That room all set up for our baby girl is just so, so sad.
I’m still praying for you guys.
were praying for you guys always and that house seems like it does have some great memories.thats why scars are so great, you never want to forget. Well i cant wait for you guys thats for sure, its blowing up down here and we havent even started yet!!! Love you bro
You’re always in our prayers down here man. I love you guys. I grew a lot in that house broseph, downed a lot of delicious home cooked meals, and shared some really great times with some really great people. I look forward to building new memories in your new place down here. Hopefully it’ll have a better parking situation so Ashlee doesn’t have to worry about backing into my car again.
Stepping back into my living room after my dad died there was one of the scariest things I’ve ever had to do, but it’s part of healing. God blessed your family with many memories in that home and I know He will continue to bless you as you get ready to leave and head to Tampa!
I loved that home. Anytime I happen to be in Hburg and go by that place I will think of the many many many blessings God bestowed on me and countless others in those walls and warm, fun spaces. And the awesome meals Ashlee made for so many girls every week! She is amazing