I want to say that we have begun a journey that has been long awaited, but then that would completely disreguard the beautiful journey we have traveled for the last sixteen years. A journey that has taught us so much of who our God is: powerful, trustworthy, kind, gentle in how He leads, corrects, and instructs, the One who cares about the details, and truly does provide for all our needs. We've been learning how to parent (every child and stage brings something new to learn and adds something beautiful to the adventure), how to love, serve, show care, believe, trust, endure, all of which are so important on this journey. So our journey continues into a new season of learning, and growing.
We've moved out of our home of ten years. It was a beautiful home. I thanked the Lord quite often for it. Yet, over the last few months we all began to have a sense it was time to go. Still, as we closed the doors for the last time, the tears flowed. We had some beautiful memories in that home which will never be forgotten.
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| Our last day in our home. Goodbye little, green house! |
But, the journey must continue for this life to be all that the Lord has called us to. So, we are no longer Washingtonians.
For a week we were Oregonians.
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| Our "stuff" now in storage in Sherwood, OR. It fit! |
The following week, Californians.
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| Time with family at Disneyland! |
Then travelers for another week.
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| Grand Canyon! |
Then we became Illinoisans, and visited with my grandparents. They are 89 and 87 and a beautiful example of Christ, a healthy and loving marriage, and joy! I am so honored to count myself part of their lineage.
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| Yep, those are my parents too! They were already in Illinois when we arrived. :) |
And now we are Hoosiers. (Learned that from the locals!)
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| Our new home until the end of July! We have the bottom level. :) |
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| Beauties in the park by our current home in Warsaw, IN. |
I'm greatly enjoying calling myself a Hoosier for this season. We have been surrounded by beautiful people who continue to teach us how to love and lead. I had a sick baby girl the first day on the set. Lynn, a new friend, helped clean up vomit, ran and bought Leilani Pedialight, Saltines, and a sippy cup, washed all of her soiled clothes, and sat with her while she slept so I could help Seth on the set. Erin, producer and lead actress, ran to our aid as well to clean up a later episode. The example of servant leadership on the set was beautiful. The care that went into preparing our present home, was thought filled and came with a gentle touch. And the list could continue. I am discovering the love and the care of the Lord even here. He continues to teach us how to lead and love by surrounding us with those who do it so well. So, for today, I am a Hoosier, and happy to be.
This life, this journey, is blessed. Thank you, Jesus, for the adventure!
