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The scariest thing about all of this is the unknown,

we set out on this whole “Adventure” about 3 years ago. When we decided that this is what we wanted for our family we really prayed and waited on the Lord to show us if this was also his plan for us.

Some times HE like to make you wait for his reply......

so we waited and just kept on truckin!

We knew that if this was not the right path for us he would close the doors, and we went into this understanding that if that was what happened then we would be ok with that!

I have learned from many life experiences that God is always in control even when you don’t know it, however if you willing accept His guidance then he blesses you and reveals Himself to you in amazing ways.

During this whole process which seemed to take forever my husband, the “Mr.” ventured out to seek another position... which ended with him not passing a certain test. He was definitely disheartened about it, but I saw it as a sign. I knew that was not where God wanted him, so he closed that door.

But as the Genius, Maria VonTrapp once said,

“Where God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window.”

Yes, God opened a window.

Soon after things with our original plan started to move along.... The “Mr.” was thrown into array of several happening one after another... at this point we had been in the process for 2 1/2 years..... and now we found our selves staring at the light at the end of a very trying tunnel.

Now everything is finalized, we will as I said before be moving to the South West,

for me a very far place to go. Even though growing up I had traveled the world with my parents, who were missionaries... this seems like the farthest distance I will ever go.

I am excited for the journey with my hubs and our children, but my heart is Devastated to be so far away from my Mum, my sisters, my dad, and my dear friends.

that is a distance I am not use to.

I am praying a great deal for strength.

(my mum & my son)

When I think of leaving my mum especially it is really hard, it brings to my mind my Mum leaving her own mother in England.

She has a photo of them in the airport, clinging to one another, both their faces stricken with the ache of being separated for what they both knew would be a very long time.

It was really hard for my mum to leave her family I know it will be the same for me.

Trials & Tribulations Play an important role in our lives.

In the book of James there are passages about many and how God uses them to chisel at our character and hearts. To help us grow stronger in our faith and to know the amazing power of His Grace.

I know and see that my family and I are going through trial & tribulations. Being separated from my husband for these next 6 months and then having to move across the states, and leaving behind family & loved ones.

It is going to be hard..

I know that God has a plan for us.

I know he has opened the door for us and all we have to do is walk through and seek his reward.

Smooches, D.