Home is where my heart is...

...not just figuratively but quite literally, I am "at home" most of the time.  This site has more stuff about me than I'm sure most would ever want to know.  In a way, I am all of those things listed at the top of this page...and more, but my main purpose during this season of my life happens "at home".  This being the case, it is only natural that the main page would be dedicated to my family.

I still marvel over the day this incredibly handsome young airman sauntered up to me and asked, "Hey, is your name Blair?"  I had noticed him long before he got to me and my heart fluttered that he was actually speaking to me.  Once the spell his looks cast on me subsided, I decided he was a jerk.  I know, how sad.  Fortunately, my assessment was wrong and mostly prideful.  As I got to know him at Keesler, AFB, I discovered that he was something special.  That was in 1994 and I still adore him to this day.  I've watched him do some amazing things over the years.  My heart still skips a beat when he smiles at me.  I cannot imagine going through all that we have with anyone else.

Over the years, God has so greatly blessed us with the joy of children as well.  Our journey into parenthood began rather tragically with the death of our first born son, Bryan.  His much anticipated arrival became a day of sorrow when we were told he would not be born alive.  Out of that trial came our site entitled, A Treasure in Heaven, which still offers hope, healing and understanding to grieving parents today.

Eleven months after Bryan's death, our second son was born.  He revived our joy.  Following him came three precious daughters and a miscarriage.  I've been at home with my children since November 1996 (less than two months before Bryan's birthday).  It is by far the most challenging job I've ever had.  When we made the decision to home school in 2002, I wasn't sure I was up for it but I just had to try.  Watching them grow and learn has been an experience I'm so glad I've had the opportunity to be there for.  I am looking forward to many more years of adventure with them.

This season of my life is like any other...fleeting...but it is my intention to enjoy it and get the most out of it while it lasts.  Only the Lord knows what the future holds but for now, I am thankful He has me "at home".