Times Are Changing...

Big changes are coming down the pipeline for the Bruce family over the next month.  BOTH of Billy's brothers are moving away from the DFW metroplex.  I still think I'm in denial about it all but I am still threatening to lay down behind moving trucks in protest! :-)  We all knew that it was a huge blessing to have everyone in the same area for so long and I know God is in control of everything.  But I'm sad to see our family move away.  Even though my family is spread out, it was so nice to have family close and in town.  I've cherished it very much.


Brad, Kelli, Anna, Haven & Caleb Bruce

Brad and Kelli have lived in DFW for 6+ years.  Thankfully, they are only moving 2.5 hours south (I timed it last time I went to Austin)!  What a joy it has been to be near each other while having all our babies and being able to celebrate small and big things together.  I think because I'm so familiar with Austin, that I don't feel like I will miss out on too much with this Bruce family.  But I will miss out on the more spontaneous "let's get together" outings.  Brad has also worked about 2 miles from our house, so if I ever needed to get anything to Kelli, it was easy to drop things off at his office.  I'm glad that they have some very close sweet friendships already awaiting them in ATX and Anna is lined up to start school in Round Rock ISD!!  It is also very evident that God was preparing a way for them, especially during the 'sell our home, find another home' adventure. 

Robert, Sandy, Kaila, Micah, Nalani, Shanna & Liza Bruce

Robert and Sandy have lived in DFW almost 8 years (Robert has been here longer).  They will be moving to a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah mid-June.  BOO!  No I'm just kidding... we are excited for them and know that they will enjoy where God is leading them.  It has been a privilege to see Micah and Kaila grow up and know them as pre-teens!  And to see Nalani, Shanna and Liza grow into sweet little ladies.  It has also been great to go to church together with this Bruce family.  I know that Sandy will probably have to screen her phone calls from me, as she's been my person to call before I call the doctor, my cooking guru, my partner in church nursery and a very good friend as I learned (still am learning) to become a mother and house manager!  I'll have to remember the time change.  Robert has many relationships through work out in Utah, and I hope the family will develop new friendships quickly too.  I'm also glad they have each other and know, personally, what a great source of comfort siblings can be during transitions. 

 

Bruce Family, November 2013

It has been a huge blessing to have these families so close as our own children were born and grown older.  The cousins have made some great memories together that I hope they can hold onto and smile about in the future.  I know there are still plenty of years left to make lots more memories but again they won't be as 'spontaneous' as they have been in years past.  Seven Bruce cousins were born in less than 5 years so needless to say, its a party whenever they are together.  :-)  We love you guys and pray for easy moves and easy transitions for all!  We will be coming to see you soon!