January 23, 2013
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How are you, my dear Xanga friends? We’ve had a little taste of winter here. Really, compared to many places, it truly is just a nibble. But, it’s been very pretty.
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I fell like I’m still so much in transition here. Wondering when will I reach another side to it? Is there another side to it, or maybe not? Things continually change until the day we are done, I suppose. During some seasons, the flux is just a little more obvious.
We moved here nearly 2 & 1/2 years ago, and yet in many ways it just seems like it happened only yesterday. Still forging new relationships and connections. (They are good and I’m very grateful for them.) I miss my older children terribly. I’m still adjusting to not homeschooling much anymore. (So now, who am I and what do I want to be when I grow up?) Still getting used to the fact that my two youngest are soon going to likewise be out on their own. And of course, there’s the issue of Rob’s job changes. He’s been looking for work for almost 3 months now. We’re still not sure what God has for him yet, or what further changes it will bring. So there are still so many transitions, so many uncertainties.
I continually need to entrust it all – especially my own heart – to Jesus.“When God speaks to you
The most important thing is not what He says
But that He is saying it –
That He is saying it to you….
That He is there
That something exists beyond this vale of tears
That He cares enough about you to talk with you
That you are safe within His arms
That He loves you dearly
That all is right after all….”~ WC Ringenberg
“In the morning…I…watch and wait for You to speak to my heart.” Ps 5:3
I don’t know about you and what you are facing – but, me…I’m listening intently,
and will continue to do so.
Comments (10)
What pretty snow. We haven’t had much snow at all……….yet. Trusting sounds so simple, but often it’s not. We have to keep reminding ourselves.
First, how beautiful the snow shots are! Those first two are about the level of snow that I like best! “So now, who am I and what do I want to be when I grow up?” — a question I asked as I retired. I wonder if it is just a fact of life that we never fully “grow up.” I do hope for you, though, that the changes will all work out to be positive — and that Rob’s job situation does not involve another trek all the way across country. Good to see you here!
good to see you back around here again!
what beautiful snow shots..
i love how the snow is just resting on the trees.
i hear you on the transition of a new place..
it seems to take so long before it really feels like “home.”
especially if all your family isn’t close~
when i get homesick i like to remember this world is not my home..
can’t wait for the someday when no more goodbyes are needed.
Just catching up with you and your events–beautiful photographs! I know exactly how you feel; it’s been 2 1/2 years since we finished homeschooling, and I still feel so sad, wondering who I am. The downside of homeschooling, I guess.
Beautiful photos! It’s like a fairy wonderland.
“In the morning…I…watch and wait for You to speak to my heart.” Ps 5:3
You’re photos are filled with a sense of waiting, just like we are.
They remind me to be quiet and listen.
When I finished homeschooling, there was such a sense of loss. I loved everything about it. Fortunately my pastor knew me well and said “You love being a mother. There are kids and young adults that have no loving mom in their lives…ask God to bring them to you.” He did. The camera has been the tool He used to open those doors.
absolutely gorgeous winter shots! good to hear from you again ~
Me too, I miss you Trish and Rob and your children who were so familiar for me ..
BTW , I have just turned 80 !joyously
.Love
Michel
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You are all such dears. I really should get back to posting on here regularly. I miss you all! Michel…I posted a Happy B’day on your Facebook wall, but you probably don’t go there very often. I hope your day was lovely! Special hugs to you!
@i_was_there_and_back_again - Hi, Trish — how good to hear from you! I hope you’re seeing a taste of spring-to-come by now. We’re having gray weather with a threat of rain in the next few days! I’ve been co-chair of a big conference — it was last week, and I’m looking for the next project, which will probably be a big clean-up in the house! Hope you are well — it would be wonderful to see you post again!