Well, this is not going to be a long entry, because the news is good but short.
In my last post, I said that "God Things" were happening. We have been wanting to get back to Texas so we could be near my parents who are getting up in years. Of course, when it comes to uprooting family and leaving a great job, it's a huge decision that we didn't want to make hastily. We've been waiting and praying for God's direction and believe that the time has come to pack up and head out.
I have given my resignation at AFR and will finish there on the 13th of March. It's sad, because I really love being on the air and sharing life with so many friends! I also love the people I work with and the people we co-op with! We moved here without knowing anyone, and we wondered how hard it would be to make friends. The people are so wonderful that it quickly felt like we had known them forever! It was pretty much the same thing on the radio. I made friends quickly and have had the privilege of giving and receiving encouragement daily! I'm going to miss it more than words can say! The one thing that I take comfort in is that God has a plan, and in the book of each of our lives, He never closes a chapter without having a new one written and ready for us to step into.
I would like to ask you to pray about a couple of things. First of all, eventhough we have a house to move into, I don't have a job to go to. I know God will provide because He doesn't call us to something just to leave us stranded. Secondly, we haven't sold our house yet and need God's Supernatural intervention. Again, I know He will take care of it all.
Well, it looks like it was longer than I thought. Thank you, and keep watching here because this blog is coming with us!! Be blessed!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
God Things Are Happening
First, let me say that I haven't forgotten about adding some pictures from the car museum. Two things have kept me from doing it. One is my unfamiliarity with posting pictures here, so I still have to get Becky to help me. Secondly, we have a God thing happening right now. Yes, I meant to say "God Things..." in the title.
We have been waiting and praying for direction concerning a situation in our life, and recently felt like the time was right for things to go forward. As we started to take the steps that we believed God was ordaining, He has begun to confirm it with peace in our hearts and a progression of events to further guide us. I'm not trying to be mysterious, but I'm not quite ready to reveal all of the details just yet. I hope you aren't upset by that, but know that I will tell you everything as soon as I am free to do so. In the meantime, would you please, pray for us? God knows what's going on and that's so comforting to me!
At the risk of sounding like a television series, please, keep watching for the latest developments. We're excited about what God is doing and will keep you posted along the way.
We have been waiting and praying for direction concerning a situation in our life, and recently felt like the time was right for things to go forward. As we started to take the steps that we believed God was ordaining, He has begun to confirm it with peace in our hearts and a progression of events to further guide us. I'm not trying to be mysterious, but I'm not quite ready to reveal all of the details just yet. I hope you aren't upset by that, but know that I will tell you everything as soon as I am free to do so. In the meantime, would you please, pray for us? God knows what's going on and that's so comforting to me!
At the risk of sounding like a television series, please, keep watching for the latest developments. We're excited about what God is doing and will keep you posted along the way.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Quick Update From Today
I just wanted to jump in and give a quick spiel about our adventure today. I took the day off because the homeschool group was going to the Tupelo Automobile Museum, which just happens to be one of my favorite places to visit. Combine the chance to spend time with Becky and Jaden plus some of our friends, in the car museum, and top that off with the special exhibit showing off some classic tractors and trucks -- WHOA!! Pinch me, 'cause I've gotta be dreaming!
It was so much fun and I've got some pictures that I will post ASAP. I just wanted to give you a little tease and encourage you to keep checking back, because I'm not going to neglect this blog like I have been doing recently.
It was so much fun and I've got some pictures that I will post ASAP. I just wanted to give you a little tease and encourage you to keep checking back, because I'm not going to neglect this blog like I have been doing recently.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
My Dash
Wow! I just realized how long it's been since my last post! I've been busy online, but it has been scattered over my work blog, Facebook, and twitter. I'm about to make a change, though. There is going to be more focus on this blog, so please, don't give up on me.
I mentioned I had been spending time on Facebook. I have to admit that I'm hooked, but not because it's the cool thing to do. I have actually found people that I grew up with and friends from school, some that I haven't seen for over 20 years! Some have changed and some still look like they did back then. Most of us have families, and there are some who have gone through some pretty rough challenges along the way. The funny thing to me, though, is how memories can come racing back as if everything had happened yesterday. That has made me stop and think about the way I might be remembered by them.
I know we're not supposed to live our lives looking back, and that's not what I'm trying to do. I've heard about the "dash" that is placed on tombstones. It comes between the birth date and the date of death. That dash marks our life and is where we make a difference. There's only one dash, which means we have one chance to do what we've been placed here to do.
Obviously, there's no way to go back and undo the things of the past. What's done, is done and that's OK. I just want to make sure that my present and future actions don't bring shame to God, my family or me. I hope that self won't get in the way and prevent people from seeing God in me. The last thing I want to do is cause someone to turn away from God and the freedom He has given to us through Jesus.
I may not be able to undo the past...and the memories that others have of me stand as they are. The cool thing is, with Facebook helping me to reconnect, I feel as though I've been given sort of a second chance. I hope that my friends will be able to tell a difference in me. I wasn't a bad kid, but I blindly missed part of my dash. Thankfully, I have a chance to keep working on it, with my eyes wide open this time.
I mentioned I had been spending time on Facebook. I have to admit that I'm hooked, but not because it's the cool thing to do. I have actually found people that I grew up with and friends from school, some that I haven't seen for over 20 years! Some have changed and some still look like they did back then. Most of us have families, and there are some who have gone through some pretty rough challenges along the way. The funny thing to me, though, is how memories can come racing back as if everything had happened yesterday. That has made me stop and think about the way I might be remembered by them.
I know we're not supposed to live our lives looking back, and that's not what I'm trying to do. I've heard about the "dash" that is placed on tombstones. It comes between the birth date and the date of death. That dash marks our life and is where we make a difference. There's only one dash, which means we have one chance to do what we've been placed here to do.
Obviously, there's no way to go back and undo the things of the past. What's done, is done and that's OK. I just want to make sure that my present and future actions don't bring shame to God, my family or me. I hope that self won't get in the way and prevent people from seeing God in me. The last thing I want to do is cause someone to turn away from God and the freedom He has given to us through Jesus.
I may not be able to undo the past...and the memories that others have of me stand as they are. The cool thing is, with Facebook helping me to reconnect, I feel as though I've been given sort of a second chance. I hope that my friends will be able to tell a difference in me. I wasn't a bad kid, but I blindly missed part of my dash. Thankfully, I have a chance to keep working on it, with my eyes wide open this time.
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