Roller Coaster Ride
is what it seems our family has been on for about 6 weeks. Emotionally, at least. To make a 6 week story in a few sentences will be hard, but here goes. We were asked to move to Cancun, Mexico and plant a church similar to ours. We were psyched, to say the least. We spent last week there in fact, in Cancun scouting it out for a church plant and enjoying the gorgeous beaches with our family. (we took my parents along so they could watch kids while we did church work). After returning with both excited and overwhelming feelings of the task at hand we were told the church isn't in a good place to send us right now. No hard feelings of course, we are all new to this. Just ready to get off the roller coaster of different emotions I have felt regarding leaving my house, my friends, beginning a new and exciting chapter, coming to grips with the opportunity to really do our dream much earlier than we had ever imagined, elated feelings of being in another country and seeing my children interact with another culture so well, coming home and being sad to leave Corpus, getting my myself psyched up again by thinking of doing ministry with Kirby, and then coming to grips with the fact that this won't really happen right now. Not in the way we were planning for anyway. I think we all feel like " Now what........................?"
I know God is in control and still very much wants us to do His work. I am so grateful for Him in confusing times. Our family has grown much stronger through all this. Kirby and I have become a much stronger cord and we feel as though we passed a test of " Would you be willing to leave your comfy life for other things" with flying colors. Our " Yes" is still on the table God. What can we do for you?
7 comments:
Could ya'll be any cuter? I know that is not the point of your blog, but that pic is a keeper. and WHERE is your new bathing suit???
Yes, is all God asks of us. We will never know the reasons behind His will. Your obedience in times of uncertainty is so cool! Great to have you guys back!!!
Sunny I am so glad you shared this with all of us. I am sorry you are having such a roller coaster ride. If you want you can share a seat with me. We could probably compare some similiar emotions as I am in a waiting position too as the house sales, and my hubby is miles away at work. The picture is gorgeous of you and Race. I love that you and Kirby feel the growth happening. That is just another chapter in the wonderful Reed Story God is writing.
I think most of us have felt how hard God's timing can be. I also think when we look back at the times our timing was off, we can see what a perfect plan God had all along. Just think how wonderful it is going to be when the timing is right. I am so proud to call you my friend. For I know you are going to do GREAT things for the kingdom where ever HE puts you. I love you and miss you...
LOVE that picture - framer for sure! And I was a little worried about you with all of this up and down stuff, I know how excited you were to take this on...but now reading your blog I know you're alright, and I know it's all going to work out. Still going to use it as an excuse to call you later today (if my sick kiddos co-operate with mommy phone-time that is...)
love, crissy
I know everything will work out for you and your family. It is hard when everything seems like a roller coaster ride. We have been there. But God knew what He was doing moving us all the way here and a long way away from family. But I am glad God brought us to know you and Kirby. You two are so kind.
About the Angel experience. I am not quite ready to blog about it. I will just say I know there are Angels sent by God to help you along your way.
Janice
Wow, what a ride. And I had already started looking for tickets to Cancun =) I guess I'll be making a road trip to Corpus instead. I'll email you separately.
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