I'm actually amazed at myself for not giving up on everything I know. The past year-and-a-half has been one stress after another. Then, when we think we're doing what God wants, prayerfully making a HUGE decision...it doesn't work out. Cest la vie---that's fine, it's just that I don't get "why" our family had to deal with this last one. Why did the door open, but not be the right one? I had strong ties to WC, and was hesitant in my willingness to leave....maybe that was it? Maybe God needed me to be willing to leave in order to allow me to stay? Who knows. Anyway, we're looking to move back there, and though the next 6 weeks might be stressful (due to income lapses, but hey!), I'm sure it will all be good. I am just hoping for a little time of peace (even a year would be nice) after all of the turmoil our family has endured in the recent past. The first steps have been taken to head back in that direction...Jerry's probably got a job in another week or so, I have an interview at my old school tomorrow afternoon, etc. We drove over there on Sunday, and though the kids weren't thrilled with the prospects of a re-relocation at first, after seeing the "old stomping grounds" I think they're up for the challenges the next few weeks may present. It was really cool when Elisabeth saw the Tastee Freeze and wanted to move back so she could get ice cream there! hehe Nick, I think, will be fine once he's back in school with his buddies, especially since soccer season will be starting in a few weeks too.
Well, if you're reading this, please keep us in your prayers, we truly covet all that we can get on our behalf! Hopefully I will have some great things to report in the next few weeks.
