It is amazing how one little picture can change just about everything.

Since that ultrasound image showing our twins came home on Thursday, we’ve been rethinking all kinds of things.  Basic things, like how the house operates.  We’re definitely getting even more serious about teaching the boys that they have responsibilities as part of the family that must be done, because we can’t do everything for them.

Like who gets which bedrooms.   We do have a spacious house which we are grateful for.  Some have asked us if we will need a bigger one – not before we move to Alberta.  The current computer room will most likely become Dylan’s room, and Dannan will move into Dylan’s old room, with the twins going into Dannan’s room.  The desktop PC (which is getting used less and less) will be moved over the garage into the guest room/study/storage room.

Like what cars we drive.  The minivan, a really good vehicle which has served us well, will have to go, to be replaced by either a Chevy Express or a Ford E-150 passenger van.  Both feature at least 12 seats (though we will only need 8).  To minimize any new debt, I have suggested we trade in my new Caliber for the big van, then sell the minivan privately and use the proceeds from that to buy me a used, instead of new runabout.

Like when we leave for our city tour of prospective church planting destinations.  We were originally thinking June but now, Cheryl will be 7-8 months in June, and probably at least as big as full term.  We have to go sooner.  At this time I am thinking March, but we haven’t decided for sure yet.

Like how we school our kids.  Cheryl loves homeschooling, and I certainly prefer it to public school, but with 3 infants in the house, and me working full time, I am concerned that Cheryl will be overwhelmed.  A season in school may be where we have to go with the older boys.

It sure is an exciting time.  I don’t regret what God has gifted us, but it is sure taking some out-of-the-box thinking.  If this is God’s way of training us for flexibility and problem-solving, then we will come out of this once more even more conformed into the shape he needs us to use us.  And that’s exciting.