We've been dealing with this move for over a year. This is something Matt definitely felt called to do, and God has provided all along the way.
Its hard to look in the kids' eyes when they ask why, and I tire of the answer - because we feel this is what God wants us to do. I don't want to look God in the eye someday and tell him I didn't like being sent, although I may feel that way now. I take great comfort in the fact that David out right yelled at God in some of his Psalms - I haven't gotten to that point - yet.
This summer we listened to the same sermon in three different churches by three different pastors. All had to do with Christ didn't die so we could be comfortable. The last one we heard was at our friends cabin (one of the most beautiful places on earth mind you) and the preacher was from New Orleans. He was very animated, that's the word Matt likes to use. Anyway, my friend told me after the service that I better start listening because God was sending people to yell at me now! =) Even she could tell the message was to us, and she hadn't heard it the other two times.
So, here we are, on an adventure. I may not be ready to lose MN yet, and I don't plan on ever fully letting go of it; but I am trying to make the best of what is before me.
Please come visit, anytime!
Carla,
ReplyDeleteHang in there! I am sure you will find good friends quickly and the kids will as well.....God Bless you!
With love and tears!
Barb Whalen
Hmm, I am going to post another comment tonight. I was thinking about your kids. I know that when we would move because Dad felt "called", my siblings all took the move differently. I believe the moves hit my brother the hardest - and it took him over a year to make a new place home. My sisters and I adjusted pretty quickly, provided there were friends... I guess it may be generalizing things a bit, but with girls gravitating to emotional connections and boys needing the time to connect in a more tangible way, I hope you can find wisdom and patience as you help your kids sort through their feelings.
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I got a little teary reading your posts because I totally cried the whole way to Michigan so I know exactly how you're feeling! Hang in there! It really does get better and soon you'll be glad you went (though MN may always have a special place in your heart). At least you have your family :) and it sounds like you have some great new church members too. Enjoy the fresh start!
ReplyDeletePS Grand Haven really is a special place, I'm going to come visit next summer for sure!