Moving: A Setback and A Step Forward.

Moving update!  We found a house to lease.  YAY!  It fits us and is in the right school district,  and most important, it has a brand new washer and dryer, hooked up and ready to provide therapy.   I mean only Jesus,  the lover of my soul knows the importance of a new washer and dryer to do my daily spin out during this big move!!

 One of the biggest things we have been sure of thru this process is the high school the kids will go to, the school just felt right to all of us, right from the start, and housing for a big family in that school district is not the easiest thing. 

Thru a series of events we felt God confirmed  our move and allowed us to set the timing in motion.  Moments after we took a big step in this direction, our house sale fell thru.  I felt myself gasp for air in that moment and then I just let out a big 'ole sigh knowing God was doing something different....what felt like a set back is actually a big relief.  We are going to continue moving forward in our move, and get settled, but we have been given a big gift of more time to finish well and not in a frenzy.  Charlie will stay here and wrap things up.  I've always said Charlie is the clean up guy, he is a strong finisher;  the one that sticks around so he can follow everyone else out, and make sure all is in order and the lights are turned out.

We had planned all along for Charlie to stay and finish some work projects, he has had a building business here for over 25 years.  It will take some time to transition out and start over.  We were prepared for this, but NOW he has a place to live AND work.  :)

We don't know how all of this will shake out or how long it will take, but what is very clear is that we have been given the green light to move to Montana.  We have a house and a school and a church and  6 BIG and 5 GRAND reasons to move.

 The BIGS and GRANDS are doing just fine and have proven they are quite capable, strong and growing grown-up but now we get to cheer each other on from the front row of life, at least for this season.  I am beyond grateful.

With the new unknown timeline, we are taking full advantage and Charlie will get to represent the family for a very important wedding in Uganda.   

It's like the Lord said....Hey, I have a little bump in the road and while your out fixing the FLAT, I have a party for you to attend.

What seemed like a big 'ole bummer has already turned into extreme peace a big fun blessing.  

 

We know God has given us direction and provision for the next step, and that's all we need.  We trust what He is doing even when we don't understand.
 

Matthew 8:26-27 (NLT)

²⁶ Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.
²⁷ The disciples were amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked. “Even the winds and waves obey him!”