And so it begins. I am officially living and working in Dallas, Texas. Honestly, it doesn't feel real. It feels like I am just in town visiting, like I have done so many times before. But it is....I'm here, and I'm having to trust the Lord is ways I've never had to before.
I love <<<<this picture because it so adequately demonstrates where I am in my life right now...by myself. It's me and the Lord. And I find it fitting that I have moved to the Lone Star state.
Now don't get me wrong-the Lord has surrounded me with people that have come alongside me and have joined me in this journey. The Hattebergs have graciously taken me into their home. The Kannes have adopted me as one of their own. Jill and Daniel and Lauren and Sara and Drew and Michael and Erin and Rosalee and Ryan have all helped make my move a little easier.
So no, I'm not completely alone, but there are parts of this journey that I must venture into alone. When I feel homesick, miss the community I had at Shorter, or long to be in the presence of my family, my Texan friends cannot completely relate to that. They realize that while I am ecstatic to be with them again, my move is not going to be free of heartache, and I appreciate that.
My last chapter ended with many tears and hugs and "See you laters." Now I am looking forward to all of the adventures and spiritual growth that is sure to come. Let this new chapter begin!
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