So to say this is a tender mercy from the Lord is a mild statement. I also feel that it is a test for me as I love, LOVE being back in our home and the stability that I enjoy just being here. People have been so wonderful and suppor-tive to us since we have returned. The test for me is do I love my home more than I do my husband/family? I don't want to sound too melodram-atic but this is how I feel. I don't want to have my life changed nor my address for that fact! But, how can I deny feeling that the hand of the Lord is right there in my life. When so many families are losing their jobs, homes, life-threatening illnesses the list goes on and on. I will trust that the Lord has a better plan for me. It doesn't matter that Cara and I are uprooted again. We will survive and make the best of it. The best is yet to come, I know this and have put my faith in the Lord and know all will work out for the best. Cara and I will live in a rental until June. She will have graduated from her high school and I will be able to finish teaching my seminary class. Who knows what the future holds. But, at least we know that we will be able to be with Rick/Dad again in June. If it is in Washington or wherever we'll be able to live as a family. Keep us in your prayers.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Moving on!
I'm not even sure where to begin! We have had nothing but wonderful memories in our home here in Kalamazoo, MI. Last week I got a call from our last realtor and she wanted to know if we were interested in selling our home! Long story short~she showed it last Saturday and in a few days we had an offer! I'm not sure if any of you read the newspaper or watch the news but Michigan's economy is one of the worst in the entire nation. In our part of our state~ families are leaving it at a rate of fifty a week! That number is up even higher than last year!!!
So to say this is a tender mercy from the Lord is a mild statement. I also feel that it is a test for me as I love, LOVE being back in our home and the stability that I enjoy just being here. People have been so wonderful and suppor-tive to us since we have returned. The test for me is do I love my home more than I do my husband/family? I don't want to sound too melodram-atic but this is how I feel. I don't want to have my life changed nor my address for that fact! But, how can I deny feeling that the hand of the Lord is right there in my life. When so many families are losing their jobs, homes, life-threatening illnesses the list goes on and on. I will trust that the Lord has a better plan for me. It doesn't matter that Cara and I are uprooted again. We will survive and make the best of it. The best is yet to come, I know this and have put my faith in the Lord and know all will work out for the best. Cara and I will live in a rental until June. She will have graduated from her high school and I will be able to finish teaching my seminary class. Who knows what the future holds. But, at least we know that we will be able to be with Rick/Dad again in June. If it is in Washington or wherever we'll be able to live as a family. Keep us in your prayers.
So to say this is a tender mercy from the Lord is a mild statement. I also feel that it is a test for me as I love, LOVE being back in our home and the stability that I enjoy just being here. People have been so wonderful and suppor-tive to us since we have returned. The test for me is do I love my home more than I do my husband/family? I don't want to sound too melodram-atic but this is how I feel. I don't want to have my life changed nor my address for that fact! But, how can I deny feeling that the hand of the Lord is right there in my life. When so many families are losing their jobs, homes, life-threatening illnesses the list goes on and on. I will trust that the Lord has a better plan for me. It doesn't matter that Cara and I are uprooted again. We will survive and make the best of it. The best is yet to come, I know this and have put my faith in the Lord and know all will work out for the best. Cara and I will live in a rental until June. She will have graduated from her high school and I will be able to finish teaching my seminary class. Who knows what the future holds. But, at least we know that we will be able to be with Rick/Dad again in June. If it is in Washington or wherever we'll be able to live as a family. Keep us in your prayers.
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Cathy,
That is great news about selling the house. I am glad we get to keep you until June at least!
That is great news about the house! I hope that everything works out!
I know a great place for you to move- it's a little town called Orting WA, it's very close to lots of cute little shops in Sumner what do ya think? You know you love those shops.
Very touching post, Cathy. It sounds like although it may be challenging, you made the right decision! And like you said, you will be blessed even though you don't know what the future holds! By the way, I'm with Kristin! Love you!
Wow. That is a blessing! I am happy for you moma-c!! COME TO WASHINGTON!
wow cathy - that truly is a tender mercy! I am glad to hear you can once again be with your husband. Best of luck with everything!!
I'm sooo happy to hear about your house, and now you and Rick can be together again. Let's see the last time I saw Rick was in our ward in ENUMCLAW.....hands off Orting people!
Cathy,
The house down the street no longer has a For Rent sign....it is either buried under the snow or they found a renter! I will keep my eyes open for any other ones that might be suitable for you to rent.
Wow, it sounds hard to leave a place you love--but if you know somethings right it will get you through it! Sometimes I think you and Rick are so incredible that you need touch as many people as possible--ward members and neighbors alike. I'll pray for you guys!
Love, Miriam
Cathy, you cant GO! I cannot believe this. But...totally happy for you and your fam. Bummer for ME! Love your blog and I loved the sausage bread. Im so sad...I just saw you at church and had no idea. Im gonna miss you. At least we have you until JUNE!
Bitter Sweet! We will be sad to see you go! I too am glad you are here until June!
Wow, Cathy... that is DEFINITELY bitter-sweet news! I think it's WONDERFUL you guys are able to sell the house, but I understand how hard it is to be uprooted again just as you got settled back in. I'm praying for you and hope that the transition between this house, the rental, and wherever you choose to move next (HOPEFULLY WASHINGTON!), you will be blessed.
Come back to Enumclaw! Then I know I will get to see you sometimes! Congrats on selling your house - in this economy that seems like a miracle. I know everyone will miss you in Michigan because you are just the best!
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