Our Family

Our Family
A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. Ps. 16:9

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Two Weeks Left...

With just two weeks left until we leave, it's fair to say we are busy.  Bill is in the Pacific Northwest, catching up with family, speaking to churches, meeting with potential partners in our ministry, and enjoying weather in the upper 60s and lower 70s (LUCKY!).  I am at home, busy going through stuff (I'm told that WILL come to an end), packing up boxes to take with and to put into storage, filling out more paperwork (for the kids' school), closing back accounts, canceling phone/internet service, etc.  Basically, LOTS to do still.

There are moments when it catches up with me and I have a mini-meltdown.  Kind of crying with no real reason why, just needing to let something out.  I'm told this is normal.  At times it seems like just a move, then at other times I'm struck with the realization that this will change not only mine and Bill's lives, but also the lives of our five children.  That feels very heavy to me.  It's hard to know sometimes exactly how much to include them in this process, because they are very much a part of what we're doing, and we don't want to leave them behind, as we move forward with what we feel God wants us to do.

Even though we need finances to live, like everyone else, we are finding out very quickly that we are more in need of prayer.  We realized something the other day. We know that ultimately, God provides for us all. However, most people work, either for themselves or for a company, which makes them wage-earners. Then they receive a paycheck for their labor from a boss or company. But we realized that Bill is no longer a "wage-earner", having worked his last day at Chick-fil-A last Friday.  It hit us that we are now totally dependent on the Lord for our needs. And quite frankly, we are excited! So please pray for us, to remain steadfast in our trust in the Lord, never wavering.

As we transition, some have written to say they are praying for us.  THANK YOU!  If you pray for us and haven't told us, please tell us.  We need all the encouragement we can get right now:)  We would be so grateful if you chose to commit to pray for us.  We have pledge cards made up, and if you wish to receive one please let us know.  Then on the back please write how we can pray for you.  If you have already received a card, please send it to us, so we can also be praying for you.

Thank you for loving and supporting our family!

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