She changed her mind...again!

I'm SO excited (and a little nervous) because 5 days ago Linda decided to move in with me and Bonita!! And so far, its going great!

Both Linda and Bonita went on the Teen Club retreat last weekend, and Linda felt really challenged by the messages that Jeff gave. In fact, she ran out of one of the talks because she couldn't stop crying, but didn't know why. As she and I talked she came to realize that the Holy Spirit was convicting her and she was crying because she was upset by some of the choices she was making in her life, and she wanted to change them. I had to leave the retreat early, but when she got home she shared with me that the whole weekend had really made her think.

So, on Tuesday she called and asked me if she could move in with me (they came home from the retreat on Monday night). I reminded her of my rules and she said she really felt like she was ready to follow them. So, I picked her up after Kids Club and now Bonita has a roommate!!

School is now over (well, technically they are supposed to go on Monday and Tuesday, but since they had Linda's graduation yesterday and already got their report cards, I'm not thinking its going to happen), so some of my rules will be a little more relaxed...which may be a part of the change of heart. That's fine with me, its just really great to have her here.

I am a little nervous, though. She has a soft heart now, but I am sure we will face some battles. I have had to deal with some unexpected issues with Bonita and I expect the same with Linda. My biggest prayer right now is how to handle her relationship with her boyfriend. I really like him, which is very good. He is scared of me, which is also very good. And so far they are totally okay with the rules that I have (he's only allowed over on certain days, they aren't allowed alone anywhere, etc.). As long as we all work together, I think it will be great...but we'll have to wait and see.

Bonita, Linda and I had dinner at the table together last night for the first time in a LONG time, and we had a lot of fun. They talked seriously about things, laughed about ridiculous things, reminisced about the last time we were all living together, and expressed excitement for whatever is going to come next for us. I can't even describe how blessed I feel right now...

AND, I woke up this morning to them cleaning the house!!! There are definite benefits to having teenagers around, haha. :)

I joined a Facebook group a few weeks ago where women committed to praying for their husbands for 30 days. I have no idea who my husband is, but God does and I can still pray for him, so that's what I've been doing and its been great! In August they are starting a 30 days of prayer for your children, and I will be joining that as well, focusing some on my future children (if God decides to bless me with that), but mainly focusing on Bonita and Linda. I'm excited to see what God wants to teach me in that time!

I can't believe that Bonita has already been living with me for 3 months, it all just seems so normal now. I am praying that Linda's transition will be just as wonderful and that God will do some amazing things in all 3 of us!

*Quick addition, the boys are doing really well at home and I will be praying for them as well over the 30 days...and their mom. She really does love her kids...