feathering our nest....

So it's finally happening. 

We've been dreaming of and praying about this update to our home for over 4 years. 

We love this 1953 ranch with a basement, but when we bought this house 

we had no idea we'd be adding twin girls to the mix after having our two boys.

Needless to say, this family of six feels a bit tight and the closets from 1953 aren't exactly spacious.

So we're packing up everything, yes every single thing (whew!) and moving out 

while the renovation takes place over the next 6 months.

We'll be in a home just a mile or two away with loads of friends nearby

 and easily able to scoot back here watch our nest develop.

©Caroline Simas

I say "nest" because just like birds 

we gather and congregate here each day and evening. 

Our home, our nest, is the place of memory building.

The place where we share each other's best and our worst...
our highs and lows from each day.

Our nest is a place where we love each other in spite of our flaws and short comings.

We want our nest to be a place of warmth and comfort...

a place to be ourselves and gather in laughter and in tears.
Our nest is a place we break bread together and give thanks.

In our nest we seek peace, joy, encouragement, grace and forgiveness.
We want this nest to be a place the kids feel welcome to bring their friends.
We want this nest to be a place we learn to spread our wings, each of us....
and encourage each other to soar, to fly.

And although what we are about to do is super scary and a big leap of faith, 

we are certain our nest will not fall. 

We're building it on a firm foundation and know that God has it all in the palm of His hand.
Do you feel the same about your nest?
What's your nest like and do each of your birdies including you feel free to fly?
Oh, and any remodeling advice is completely welcomed!
Blessings,
Caroline