In which I make a BIG announcement!



WE ARE MOVING!!



FOR REAL!

 

 

For some of you this will come as a complete surprise. For others you already know, and have been praying with us as we were seeking the Lord for wisdom and direction concerning a move. And some of you will say it was only a matter of time.

 

 So where are we moving to, why are we moving and WHEN??? We are Lord-willing moving back to Texas at the end of July. Yes, that is very soon! We have been praying about it since we signed our lease 18 months ago. When we found out we were expecting twins and I had bed rest, we were really wishing we were closer to family. The Lord led us to Oklahoma just over 4 years ago for Aaron's job. We came with the intent to stay as long as the Lord wanted us here. We struggled through the first year here. We didn't make friends as quickly as we thought we should have, we didn't find a church as quickly as we wanted to, and on top of that, our plan and timing for having children wasn't God's plan. We had a miscarriage a couple of months into our marriage, and then were un-able to conceive after that. That was a tough time in some ways for us. We never for a second doubted that God wanted us here though, even in the tough times.  

 

On this end of the four years, there are really only 2 things I don't love about Oklahoma. I HATE the tornado season with a passion! And I hate being away from family. We aren't all that far from family, but sometimes it feels too far. We have found a wonderful church to be a part of, we have built some friendships, I made some dear BSF friends, and we have had three children during our time here. Aaron's job has been wonderful, it has provided for our family. Moving back is bittersweet. I am sad to leave friends, sad to leave the state our children were born in. Sad to leave my wonderful doctors (that might seem weird, but it's true.) Side note: my ob/gyn's office and the hospital where our babies were born was destroyed in the May 20th tornado. So very sad!

 

I never thought I would say I would miss Oklahoma, but I will. Very much! I am however very excited for this new chapter in our lives! The Lord leads in ways we don't always understand, but we know He blesses obedience. I never would have guessed I would live in OK for a season, and yet I did, and I have known the goodness of the Lord during my time here. We have been blessed beyond measure! And now, for whatever amount of time He may have us in Texas, I know He will also use us and teach us and shape us while we are there. I am looking forward to more family time, our children growing up with their cousins, making new friends, re-connecting with old friends, finding a new church body to fellowship with, finding new doctors (I'll be honest, not looking forward to this part), making new memories, and enjoying life!

 

Aaron will be transferring back with Discount Tire, and we will Lord-willing live in the McKinney'ish area. We are still looking for a place to live, and hope to have that nailed down in the next couple of weeks.

 

Yay for change! Praising God for His goodness and faithfulness to our family! To God be the glory, great things He has done!