Over the last week, we lost our computer due to a virus.  After several days, we were able to wipe it out and a computer guy at hubby's work got it back up and running for us.  Although it is wonderful to have it back, I realized over those several days how nice it was to NOT have the internet!  It freed up so much time to do other things that I had been putting off!  I planted a strawberry patch, learned to make bread, sewed my daughter a dress, refinished an old chalkboard that we got for free from a church that was closing down, went yardsaling, did 8 loads of laundry (!!!), played hard with my kids, planned out a space in our yard for chickens and researched buying and taking care of them, took 2 field trips (FUN!), read a couple books, and cleaned my house practically top to bottom!  Not to mention the extra time spent with my hubby after the kids went to bed and the hours I spent studying God's Word and praying.  A huge change came over me during this time and I realized how I have neglected other things.

It's because of this that I have decided to cancel my internet account, and subsequently close down my HSB blog.  This is a sad decision for me, but I realized it's the best decision for myself, my family and my home.  I will still be checking email and doing a little browsing at the library, but it will only be once a week due to the distance from my home.  I hope to keep in touch with as many of you as I can, I have made some wonderful friendships here over the past year.  Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers and for allowing me to share my life with you! 

Please email me if you would like to stay in touch with me:  rsbrbsbush@hotmail.com 

I look forward to hearing from you...I can assure you I will still be a frequent visitor to your blogs on HSB! 

Sincerely,

Brandi

P.S.  If any of you have been following my recent entries and would like an update, here is the latest:  We have decided to stay in this home for a little while longer until we feel God's hand clearly guiding us in another direction.  DH has some job prospects that he is pursuing.  This, of course, makes me very happy!  :0)