I know this love's forever, that's all that matters now. No matter what. 

'Mmm daddy this is really good. How did that squirrel let you have his tail, and how does a bird fly if they give you their wings?'

He laughed hard, almost suffocated on his food  'Oh honey they let me have their entire body. I have several different flavors inside that cooler.' 

Becky and mom cleaned up the dishes while dad gave David a bath in the tub. The home had the bathroom fixtures but no furniture. The girls had to find some new clothes in their suitcases. This took them some time, as they just had to decide what Becky would wear her first day of school. Bluesage had David on his back, as he strolled outside. He saw something and it gave him an idea. 

 'Son, let me show you how to make the girls in our lives smile and be so happy.'

'Oh Becky that will be just fine. You know honey, it's you that they will want to know. What you wear is what they see first, but you can change that with that sparkling smile I see each day you arise.'  

'Mom, are you going to work or stay home with David all the time? I heard that dad saw something you might like.'

She began to feel her milk coming in, and knew her baby son would want to be found. 'Becky. let's go find the boys, I'll think about that before i have any conversations.' 

The girls found dad and David cleaning up in the bathroom. Patty took her son into her own arms, after he was dry. 'It's time for a meal little one.' He agreed and knew where to turn to start that process. 

Well girls, since David is happy; lets get walking around the upper story and see what's there. I think I heard water in some room.' He spied Becky's eyes, 'I think it might be a pool.' Becky's eyes lit up.  The family walked around the home. Patty wondered how it would be decorated, and was hoping the man she spoke with was right. She liked what he had in mind, and soon she would see. 

When their tour was finished, it was time to settle the family into their rooms. Patty put her baby son back into his cradle, checking to be sure she had her baby monitor in her pocket. A quick check of his diaper status, and off she went to find her family.

Dad and Becky had put all they could carry into her new room. How excited his young girl was over her real room of her very own. Dad had all of Becky's boxes in his arms as he set them down. Patty was wiping each of the corners of the floor. It seemed a natural thing for his wife. 

Becky had the sleeping bag rolled out and ready to pounce on it, when she remembered her box. 'I forgot, I have my really good book I started, in my bag. I forgot to bring it up.' Off she ran to find what she thought would be fun to have in her new room.

 After she left, Patty looked over at her husband with worry in her voice,  'Would she be able to find us Blue, if she were afraid? We are down those stairs, and they seem so dark. Where are the lights in this huge home?' 

'Come here wife, let me talk to you a moment before Becky returns.  Working through a difficult challenge builds strength. It is a kind of strength that cannot be acquired in any other way. Challenges are messy, uncomfortable, complicated and demanding. And yet, they are among life's greatest blessings. Having her own world to find a way is important.' Patty hugged him tightly. 'I love you so much. Oh, I hear someone.'

Becky came back with her bag and her brother. 'He was crying mama, so I picked him up.'

David was snuggled between mom and dad while Becky admired her room. Oh how she loved it and knew she could have her own bathroom, not sharing it with anyone. 'Mom, can I have a bigger bathtub soon? I want to lie down in the tub, and this one is too small.' 

'Well we shall first have to see what kind of furniture they bring into the home. Tomorrow we go to a park for a short time and then come home to even more surprises.  Hey, you want to listen to some good songs I heard on the radio last week?'

Patty had set up a few bottles of her milk, in case Becky or dad wanted to feed David. This gave her a great time to play some quiet music while Becky set up her bunnies for some adventure in her head, while dad sweetly talked to his son.

Blue lay his son on the sleeping bag, making sure the pillows were in the way of his falling off. He picked up the other violin and the two entertained their daughter. The loud songs had no impression on their son. Yet he did listen and had thoughts that tiny babies have when something wonderful is happening.

'You know how wonderful you are to me sir Blue? This is such a new adventure, I could never have even imagined a home of this nature. We have now arrived at a unique moment that is filled with countless possibilities.'

He looked over at her, 'we can make something truly valuable out of it.' He held her by the arms, looking at her bright blue eyes, 'My love, there is abundance all around you, and with a little focused, determined effort, that abundance is yours to enjoy. Choose to connect with the best within you, to make that effort, and to live with true richness.' He kissed her lips gently, seeing Becky walk over to hand David to mom. A large yawn fell out her mouth as she stepped back.

'Honey, go on upstairs and get to bed. Dad will go with you. Are you sure you don't want to bring your bag in here? We have room Becky if you wanted that.'

Becky grabbed dad's hand, 'Come on dad, hurry up. She is going to make me have to stay here if I don't leave now.' Becky was laughing as the two went upstairs. 

 David was changed into a warm sleeper, then given a night's snack as mom lay on her sleeping bag; waiting for Blue. Mom lay next to her warm baby, humming while running her fingers through his baby hair. The deep sense of connection with a baby is so important when they are tiny. David watched his mama's face as he rooted for more.

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