One year ago today, Justin and I returned home after a wonderful four night getaway to Arizona. (Which reminds me, honey... we haven't had a night away from our children in a YEAR now! I think it's time for one!) One year ago today I was sure that we had finally, after so many years of moving around, made a home for ourselves where we would raise our family and remain settled. In Iowa City. For good. One year ago today I was feeling so thankful to live 45 minutes from my parents. So thankful that we had been able to get away for a few nights and leave the girls with Grammy and Babu.
One year ago today, after picking up the girls from my parents' and getting them to bed, Justin got an email. One year ago tonight Justin read that email aloud to be, announcing an opening in the training department at his company's home office. One year ago tonight I laughed when he read it and pridefully replied, "Why are you reading that to me? We are NOT moving to Atlanta!" One year ago tonight I couldn't sleep, asking God if He actually wanted Justin to apply for the job. One year ago tonight God began to stir my heart and He began asking me if I truly trusted Him. One year ago tonight I could not picture my life looking any other way than it did at that moment. I laid in bed, shedding tears over the possibility of having to give up the 'perfect' life that I had. One year ago today God started our family on a crazy, unimaginable journey. One that I didn't ask for, didn't want, and tried my hardest to resist. But as I sit here, sipping my coffee on a 60 degree January afternoon in Georgia, I am truly thankful that we are here. {and not just because the weather rules.} I am so thankful that God doesn't give up on his children. Even his most stubborn ones. I'm thankful that He challenges us for our good. I'm thankful that He led us here because He had lessons He needed us to learn. I'm thankful that He is faithful to fulfill our needs.
For your unfailing love is higher than the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
Psalm 108:4
How good it is to look back and be reminded that God truly 'causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them'! Romans 8:28
9 comments:
I love this post, Annie! I can't believe it has already been a year! It has gone by really fast. I'm glad God is showing you there was a magnificent plan all along :) Miss you, friend!
Jonna
Everything but Ordinary
Great words of encouragement for us all Annie! So glad you followed God's seed in your heart and can look back now to see the wonderful tree of life that your family has grown in ATL. Miss u lots! :)
Alexis
I know that I am thankful God brought you two to Georgia!
We are right here with you, Annie :) Just praying through what our next steps should be...whether to stay here, move elsewhere in Iowa, or beyond. So glad God uses us in the way He chooses- all for His glory. Hugs! -Abbie
Here I am, sipping my coffee, in NOT 60 degree weather, blubbering....because of what God has done, because of his faithfulness, and because I miss your friendship!
Amen sister! God does not care about our plans but HE loves us desperately and will do whatever will bring Him glory- we already see you all doing taht so much where you are right now. May we all trust more each day! Thanks for sharing.
One year ago today my daughter called me and told me of an amazing job opportunity for her husband. And one year ago today through tears I told her that she had to let him try. And one year ago today I had to trust God to lead them in the plan he had for them even though it wasn't my plan. And He has been faithful . . . but I miss them still.
On year ago today, I didn't have a clue! But I like the part about "God doesn't give up on His children... even His most stubborn ones!" Does that mean there is still hope for me?
Annie, I loved this post...more than you will ever know. We are in the midst of praying about our future and the path He has before us. Thank you for your encouragement!
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