I can get used to this....

Since the spring Rob and I have been praying for God to show us what our next step was. Should we stay here in PA and trust for a job or should we look to move on. We had originally moved here with a one year commitment while Rob was in school and now that it was over we needed to decide. So it didn't take long before we knew- we were to move on, but not yet and we didn't know where.

We wanted desperately to move to SC near some sweet friends who made a great case for us to move there. I was ready to go without looking at it or even praying, but alas every time we tried to take steps in that direction God said no. Then we tried a place in NC and again He said no and again He said not yet.

It was on 4th of July when I felt strongly that God was saying NOW- now is the time I release you and now is the time to get ready. I said ok, but where? I was quick to remind Him that He had shot down my great ideas, I was still a little bitter about SC! He said don't worry about that. I said, well how? We don' t have the finances. Which he replied, Don't worry about it, I do. So, I made my calculations and asked God to supply that number. From then on I went to the mailbox with an expectant heart. I had no idea where it would come from but everyday, I looked for it.

People asked, so what are you doing to get the money to move and we would say- nothing. Part of us felt irresponsible. We both wanted to run out and get a part time job to help pay for it but God said- I have it covered. So we waited and waited and waited. I cried and got impatient and asked Him what He was waiting for. He would remind me that I can trust Him and so I did.

At one point Malinda asked me, "Are we poor?". (She knew we couldn't move yet because we didn't have the money.) I said, No we aren't, because everything belongs to God and we are His kids and he has promised to share it all with us." I told her it was like when she asked Daddy for something and she knew he would give it to her because everything He has is for us. She was satisfied with this answer and I was reminded and encouraged to not waver in my faith. So, I kept packing and waiting for the mail to arrive. I became excited to see how Father God was going to surprise us with this money.

This morning we were told that the full amount for what we needed will be given to us this weekend. I can not tell you how pleased I was to hear this. How excited I am to tell my daughter that our rich Daddy has taken care of us once again. I can get used to this trusting God for everything. Isn't that what we are supposed to do anyways? Not worry about tomorrow? Not worry about anything? Know that God loves us and as His sons we are privy to all that is His. It was easy to sit back and trust for this money to come in but I have to say that it was easier then in the past. Hopefully this means I might be beginning to get this concept!

And The Winner is.....

TEXAS!!!!

That's right people we are headed back to Rob's motherland which if you are a Texan is the only land!

We have known for a while that God is calling us into a new season and that season is to start with a sabbatical. Time for us to focus on our family and allow God to reshape things in us. We have been going hard and fast for 10 years and sense God is redirecting us and it's time to slow down long enough to hear His voice. So, we prayed and looked at several places to go and would you believe it was I, yes moi, who suggested Texas. Well, actually it was the Holy Spirit to me then to Rob- but you get the idea. I don't think Rob knew whether to laugh or cry when I suggested it but he finally is allowing himself to believe it.

We have been so blessed in this time here in PA. We have had a chance to be close to some of my family who I didn't live close to growing up so it was fun to get to know each other. The local church here blessed us immensely with an amazing home and friendship. Rob went back to school and I was in a safe place to face the Great Depression and heal from some old wounds.

We are now excited about this new chapter in life that is just around the corner. Excited to see what God is planning for us. All I can say is that I keep feeling like God is saying that it's the missing piece of the puzzle. Oh and how awesome is it that I will be close enough to catch a Beth Moore study live?! Ohhhh and to go back and visit Ecclesia! Oh and let us not forget the fine cuisine that awaits us and helped Houston attain the honor of being the fattest city for several years running! And you know my in-laws can barely contain themselves over the idea of being full time grandparents....lord help us all! ;)

My hearts aches because to be close to Rob's wonderful family means we are far from my precious family. It will be hard to not be a few hours away but rather a few days away but I know God will help comfort those aches when they come- and oh will they come. Especially in the Fall when I long for the crisp air, wonderful clothes and pumpkin patch playing. But I am assured by my TX family that we can find substitutes within a few hours drive- we shall see.

So, please pray for this move. The timing has been real hazy and I currently sit in a house half packed. (Which is driving me bananas!!!!) Our hearts are ready to go but as I said recently God has us doing just a few more laps before He lets us go.

Thanks for listening, Y'all! =)