the announcement

I would like to say that we have been settling in since returning from our trip to the Hat, but really it has been the opposite. We have been seeking direction, and making plans of the plans that we will need to make.

For what?

For the move to Medicine Hat.

We have been listening for God, to hear what He has in store for us. And as such, when you listen, quite often you will hear Him. But that comes with a warning though, that you will need to be prepared to listen, whether you like and agree with what He has to say or not. When you are fortunate enough to hear His plan, it is a blessing for sure, but only if you choose to follow.

And that is what we are doing. God is working in Medicine Hat, and we are going to go and be a part of "His-story" there. So, we have spent the last couple weeks figuring out where we are going to live, how we are going to get there, and when we are going to go.

Of course there are more things we need to work out, like transferring utilities, phones, insurances. Sorting out the kids school/homeschool. And lets not forget the whole job thing. Apparently, you need to work if you want people to give you money to pay all the bills.

The list goes on. When one thing gets figured out, it's time for 2 on the table to be sorted. This is an exciting time though, and as busy as we are getting, we need to remember to keep focused on Him, and the reason we are going.

Also, as excited as we are getting, there is sadness. We are going to miss so many people. Long time friendships and family, as well as the new friends we have been getting to know these last couple years. I know that we will keep in contact (which is why I caved and joined facebook, and there is skype, and good ol'fashioned letter writing and phone calls), but the ease of driving up the road to see Grandma & Grandpa, or hang out with the guys is going to change. There will be new relationships, sure, but that does not ease the loss of these ones.

Our solace comes from knowing that we are doing His will, and he will help facilitate these relationships as needed. And speaking of such, it is a beautiful sunny spring day here today, and I am going to go and spend some time with a friend during his break, walking the trails of the Green Timbers forest and chatting about life.