A Joyful Place Called Home

Many years ago you could not have convinced either of us that life would again be happily ever after. Sweetie had finished college, graduate school, had babies and then life seemed to fall apart. The marriage dissolved, she set out on her own with the children, and life seemed very narrow and closing before happily ever after would come.Meanwhile in another state, a single dad struggled with parenting his two small children, eventually gaining full custody of the elementary school aged children.

Eight years ago she met the most incredible man. In the package came two more children to love, older, yet still at home, his move to her state, our decision to create a home we dreamed would be A Joyful Place.  This is a place that we share our story as a step family, a marriage that started with four children, three dogs, cats, rabbits and a fish. It is not meant to be the manual, its simply the sharing of what two people have chosen to go through to create a new family…and choosing to make home a joyful place. You’re welcome to share our story, write or seek encouragement in your own journey to create a joyful place called home!
Les & Sweetie Berry