"All good things...

...must come to an end."

This English Proverb dates back to 1374--Geoffrey Chaucer (You know...the Canterbury Tales guy. I can still hear Sarah Thompson saying these memorized tales over and over thanks to her high school English teacher). Although it's well-known, and said frequently, I'm not sure how I feel about the saying. I think you just have to listen for the hint of sarcasm involved or...maybe people just say it when they can't think of anything else to say. I've been guilty of both.

Colorado is a good thing. A very good thing.
But...one month from today...it's coming to an end as we arrive back in Birmingham.
Plans are being made. Moving truck is booked. Packing begins this weekend.
And we're bummed.


What a year. I could talk for hours about the things we've seen, done, and learned.
But if there is one lesson I learned early on in this adventure...it is this...

Life is life, no matter where you live it.

Marc and I have made Colorado Springs our home. We feel like we have built it from the ground up, so leaving something that we've invested in together is going to be hard. We have a community here. People we love. And they love us back. We worship with them, serve with them, play with them, and many times...eat with them. :) They are not only our friends but have become our family so far from home. And we're grateful for each of them.

So this good season in life is coming to an end, but as we look south, we know there are good things waiting for us there too. God is gracious to give us seasons in life...some are better than others, but this season has been one to remember.

Even though our geographical location will change, I believe our life will continue to be...well...life. We love Jesus. We love each other. We love our family. We love our friends. And goodness knows...we love our college football. Our life is good. And we pray everyday that we are living it well...be it here of there. Colorado Springs or Birmingham. We will continue this journey together and be thankful.