This week reality has hit me full in the face. I only have three days left till Kris gets home, and I haven't completed all the things I wanted to get done while he was gone. And I haven't been kicking back either! It is a little frustrating, but my mom was reminding me that people have come first and that is the way it is supposed to be.
The other thing that has been hitting me, is the reality of life overseas again. Don't get me wrong! I am VERY excited about this opportunity! But this time I am going into it completely aware of the pros and cons of living outside of the US. Sometimes I think we are insane to make a step like this...there are so many uncertainties. I think we are insane to leave the relationships that we have and the roots we all have started to put down, not to mention the modern comforts of life here in the US. I worry about the adjustments my kids will have to make, and how they will interpret this decision I am making for their lives and future. On the other hand, my heart tells me I will have regrets if I don't follow God by taking this step of faith! I don't want to live a mediocre life of status quo. I want to be completely sold out for God...where ever He leads me! That is how I want my kids to see me live. It basically comes back to faith. Do I truly trust God to take care of me and my family?
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praying for you and all the thoughts, what ifs, excitements, fear moments, all that comes with taking this huge step in faith! I love 1 Thess. 5:24 which says "He who calls you is faithful;he will surely do it." Though i know it's context is persevering under suffering...I know that it applies to all areas of our lives where God calls us to obedience and He will always be faithful! Praying your times with family, friends here before you leave are precious and that settling into your new home, life, surroundings, adjustments, friends, will be an encouraging transition!
I know He will, hon! I'm so glad you are able and willing to go! And, really, I think being an MK is a personality-expanding experience. Your children shan't have a chance to be boring. *grin* I know they will find blessing in it, and I hope they will choose to be small missionaries among their new friends as well.
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