We are here!

It's been too long, I know.  We have had things come up and then the whirlwind of the move, and then no internet for a bit.  But now, here we are, in Canada...and with internet...so what's going on?

I could go on with details of how the move went and what we do daily, but it would bore you to tears.  Instead I will share what God keeps bringing to my mind, everyday...it's a song. Surprise surprise, right?   And while there are a couple of new songs that float in my heart and mind daily this particular song is an oldy, but a goody...

Count your blessings;

Name them one by one.

Count your blessings;

See what God hath done.

Count your blessings;

Name them one by one.

Count your many blessings;

See what God hath done.

And so to share how things have been going that is just what I will do, count a few blessings...

Blessing #1

I knew we have fantastic families who love us and the Lord. I knew my parents and Neil's are sacrificial people, but through this move God has shown us a glimpse of how BIG they love, how willing they are to sacrifice for the Lord. They have given more time, money, energy, and of themselves than I thought possible.

Blessing #2

We have amazing kids.  I knew that too, but God continues to show me just how amazing. Yes, I get the occasional "I miss...." from them but far more often I get boys who are ready for the adventure, boys who bounce back quickly from drastic change, boys who constantly surprise me (in a good way) when faced with a situation that will stretch them. God is so good and He truly is answering prayers.

Blessing #3

We have an outstanding Sending Church. Again, I knew First Baptist OP was amazing but they continually overwhelm us with love and support.  Some are supporting finically, some with prayer, some gave time and physical man power (talk about overwhelming how many showed up on pack the truck day).  Everyone has given as they can and it brings me to tears just thinking about it.  God is moving in the body at First Orange Park and the blessings overflowing reach very far.

Blessing #4

Our new local congregation is the REAL DEAL! They love the Lord and they have been the Church. They welcomed us, unloaded us, fed us, helped to stock our pantry, giving as they can which is humbling but they didn't stop there.  No, they have made us feel like family from day one. That is a harder feat for sure and yet not once have we felt alone or without local support.  Allowing us to assimilate into the group is hard to explain but essential.

Blessing #5

Our Heavenly Father has taken care of every little thing, down to the smallest detail.  He provided us with enough funding to get started up here with the basics, to have a beautiful home, to have food on the table, to have gas in the car, to slow us down and make sure we rest, to give us vision of His plan here, to make sure we are fully funded (Thank you Sending Church AND the gifts from a church in Texas who have never met us).  Even as new "bumps" come a long we rest in His peace knowing He has it all under control. Being able to have a mindset that says, "Oh well, that is unexpected, I wonder what's next? God, how would You like to us to work through this situation?" And to have complete peace and no worry, I can't explain the hugeness of that blessing.  Words just can't describe.

These are just a few blessings, know there are more, I'm sure even some we don't recognize, too. God is good, God is moving, and it is so good to be a part of His goodness and His move.