My First Appointment - Transitions

I let myself think about it today.

It's something I've been purposefully NOT doing.  But today it was real.

Let me explain our transition...

On June 27 we will move many of our belongings into our parsonage in Syracuse.  However, we must be out of our house (so the new owners can move in) on June 1.

We looked at rentals because, you see, Todd needs to maintain a residence within 40 miles of Montezuma (where he works) and Annie wants to finish high school in Satanta.  Plus, Andy will likely finish high school in Ulysses (between Syracuse and Satanta).

It was cheaper to buy something than rent.

The gracious people from whom we are buying our "new", small house let us take possession early to start preparing it for the transition.  And we are going to be storing the parsonage furniture there too...for a month.  So...

Today I was working on the little house.  Specifically, I was removing wallpaper.  Again.

I became a pro while living in our home in Salina that was completely (and professionally) wrapped in wallpaper.  Every square inch.  I chose a section each year, and after 7 years all of the wallpaper was finally gone.

Yet, here I was scraping and peeling.

For a few hours, I really let myself think about all of the upcoming changes.  How humbling it is to reflect on my life and be reminded that I am not in control.  The God of the universe will shake up my world however and whenever He sees fit for His purposes.

And I am grateful.  In fact, I kind of enjoyed it as I listened to my favorite Christian artist playlist and sang along.  God is with us...we are not alone in this.

Thank you, Lord, for taking me on this journey.  Thank you for my husband and kids who are willing to be in transition with me even though it is scary and a little crazy.  And, lastly, thank you for making it just one short wall.  Amen.