I’m sitting in my new office space/dining table in my new home away from home. It feels surreal! My mind wants to go a lot of places and I’m trying to keep it centered into the purpose of what I want to share here in this blog post. Those of you who follow me on Facebook know what this adventure that Bryson and I are on. Here is what I posted over a week ago…..
Just wanted to give everyone an update on the next GREAT PLETT ADVENTURE. As some of you know, Bryson has been wanting to move to Arizona for quite some time. This seemed like a wild dream but after much research, communication and prayers we are going to attempt to make his dream come true. The state of Arizona is known for their good disability benefits, and we have connected with a great agency in the Phoenix area that works with adults with disabilities. Brad, Bryson, Ty and I are heading out next weekend. Brad and Ty will be there for several days to help get Bryson and I set up in our 5th wheel at a RV resort in the Phoenix area. This process could be 3-5 months to get everything in place for him to live with a family in Arizona. We don’t know how this will all play out but as I have processed this over the past year my thoughts always come back to the idea that as parents, we want our children to grow and find their own identity and place. Yes, Bryson has a lot of challenges that are different from the “normal” child but that shouldn’t disqualify him from branching out and discovering new places and new opportunities. We would appreciate your prayers for our entire family during this time of transition.
To recap the last 4 days, let’s just say that Arizona and Indiana are a loooog way from each other when you drive. Thankful for safe travels on our 2 day drive. Our home is out on the edge of the desert, in a quiet RV resort but Target is only 8 minutes away. We have to drive over a cattle gate to enter the resort since there are cows loose around the area. We were introduced to one of them on the first day right in front of our RV.
Brad built a new entry way into the RV for our safety.
On our second day here we got to experience a dust storm. Ty, Bryson and I had just headed out for a walk and suddenly the wind picked up and Ty looked behind us and saw a wall of dust. He sprinted back to the RV but I didn’t figure Bryson and I could run fast enough so we ran into the laundry room till the dust storm ended. Ty googled it and it seems that they don’t get them very often here but hey now I can check that off my bucket list to experience! One limb behind our RV didn’t make it.
Yesterday we went shopping to get things for our outside space. We brought one chair from home but Bryson wanted a reclining chair and AT HOME is only 1/2 hour away and didn’t disappoint. Bryson likes the outside TV and sat there for awhile waiting till we went out for supper.
The weather has been warm, it definitely isn’t fall here yet but the stores are full of fall decor and even Christmas decor. It really doesn’t feel right… it is still HOT. Brad and Ty left this morning and I was able to organize a few more things since there is more space. This RV wasn’t made for 4 people. Bryson keeps asking me when are we going to go to town. I told him “just chill” we have lots of time and I need to pause a bit.
I do need some help, I want to name our RV. As some of you know, the title that comes up on my phone is Queen of Plett Nation, so Brad thought it should be named Buckingham Palace, I think that’s too formal. Send me your ideas in the comments and I will work on getting this RV named. The person that provides the name I choose will get a small gift from me!
Thanks so much for your prayers and please continue, the rubber really hits the road now. I will keep you all posted here on our adventures, update on Bryson’s benefits and maybe there might be a few deep posts sprinkled in here and there.
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Way to go Lisa! I know this will come with challenges, but we always have our kids best interests in mind as moms. I hope you will have fun times, quiet times, all that you need during this “stage”. Love you!
Lisa, this does sound like an adventure where you take a leap into the unknown. Praying for you as you transition to your new home away from home.
The Terra Cotta Menage
I had to look up what Menage meant, its good…. I kind of like the Terra Cotta! Thanks for the idea.
Plett Palace
Plett Place
The Plettation (Greg’s)
Plett’s Go (Kara)
Miss you!! 😢❤️