I said I would post regularly and I have not posted once since moving nearly three weeks ago. We have enjoyed so many new experiences and met so many new friendly people.... I don't even know where to begin, but I know that I've got to start somewhere. The main thing is this: we are alive and well.
Two weeks ago, before heading to our new church for the first time, I wrote a long post reflecting on our first week in town. I got about ninety percent done and then got stuck, unable to finish it, unable to wrap it up neatly enough to leave it alone. I've looked back on it and although it was a true reflection of that day, it's not where I am today. I hope to finish it and post it at some point. For now it sits and waits.
Life in our new city has gone better than I expected. Truly. I actually like it here! It's not at all the same as life back home but I've felt free from comparisons and able to simply enjoy this season in this specific location for what it is. And what it is is beginning to sound good. We've always known it was right. But now it's starting to feel right, too. Feelings aren't everything, but I guess what I'm saying is God has given us the blessing of clear confirmation (in big, sweeping ways and in small, meaningful ways) that we are where he wants us to be. What more can we ask for?
We've enjoyed two day trips to Seattle, endured two long visits to Urgent care, and encountered the warmth of our new church body welcoming our little family. Mercy and I have embarked on BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) and MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers), library story-time and long walks on new trails. We've explored new restaurants, coffee shops and grocery stores. We've eaten in lots of new homes, around tables filled with delicious food and rich stories.
Exploring, enjoying, experiencing, embarking, encountering and even enduring are all parts of this new season to our story. I anticipate a meaningful season here in Washington, both for our family and for me personally. Certainly we will be different people because of this place. Our choice is to lean-in, to listen well, to respond with humility and trust, allowing God's story in our lives to unfold with Him at the helm and without our resistance or reluctance.
We're off to a good start, but we are well aware of our constant dependence on Him. We are also increasingly thankful for the significant relationships we made in Oregon and how those friendships were used by God to shape and prepare us, grow and challenge us. So to those of you back home, thank you.
Mercy is down for a nap, Josh is at the church and I hear college football and the newest issue of Real Simple calling my name. Happy weekend!
P.S. Pictures next time!
Two weeks ago, before heading to our new church for the first time, I wrote a long post reflecting on our first week in town. I got about ninety percent done and then got stuck, unable to finish it, unable to wrap it up neatly enough to leave it alone. I've looked back on it and although it was a true reflection of that day, it's not where I am today. I hope to finish it and post it at some point. For now it sits and waits.
Life in our new city has gone better than I expected. Truly. I actually like it here! It's not at all the same as life back home but I've felt free from comparisons and able to simply enjoy this season in this specific location for what it is. And what it is is beginning to sound good. We've always known it was right. But now it's starting to feel right, too. Feelings aren't everything, but I guess what I'm saying is God has given us the blessing of clear confirmation (in big, sweeping ways and in small, meaningful ways) that we are where he wants us to be. What more can we ask for?
We've enjoyed two day trips to Seattle, endured two long visits to Urgent care, and encountered the warmth of our new church body welcoming our little family. Mercy and I have embarked on BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) and MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers), library story-time and long walks on new trails. We've explored new restaurants, coffee shops and grocery stores. We've eaten in lots of new homes, around tables filled with delicious food and rich stories.
Exploring, enjoying, experiencing, embarking, encountering and even enduring are all parts of this new season to our story. I anticipate a meaningful season here in Washington, both for our family and for me personally. Certainly we will be different people because of this place. Our choice is to lean-in, to listen well, to respond with humility and trust, allowing God's story in our lives to unfold with Him at the helm and without our resistance or reluctance.
We're off to a good start, but we are well aware of our constant dependence on Him. We are also increasingly thankful for the significant relationships we made in Oregon and how those friendships were used by God to shape and prepare us, grow and challenge us. So to those of you back home, thank you.
Mercy is down for a nap, Josh is at the church and I hear college football and the newest issue of Real Simple calling my name. Happy weekend!
P.S. Pictures next time!
4 comments:
Hooray! An update! Urgent care?? Do tell! Hope all is well. I love hearing all this and am excited for pictures to come too!
xoxo
Miss you friend. So glad you are doing well transitioning to this new chapter.
Sounds lovely. Hugs to you!
New steps. New experiences. New moments. So good!
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