Changes

The past few months have brought on a lot of changes:

Graduated from college.

Got married(!!).

Moved – from VA to PA to IN.

New friends, new job, new town, new church, new husband, new routine, new house…everything is new, new, NEW!

Good changes, but changes nonetheless. And if you know me, you know that I am quite resistant to change. Change is HARD.

And although it has been a challenge at times (what new bride wants to live out of suitcases and boxes for several months?), I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how I’ve taken it all in stride. Praise the Lord – it is all because of HIM. It helps that I have a husband who loves me deeply walking through this new phase of life with me. It helps that we arrived into a “built-in” community at the CPAF office who welcomed us so warmly. It really helps that I am at peace because I know that this is exactly where God wants me. But most of all, I find my greatest comfort in the fact that throughout all of these changes, my God is rock steady. He is always there for me; He always loves me; and He will always provide. I am SO thankful.

What I love about my new home/life:

·         Jonathan and I finally have our own little place, and it’s newly remodeled and oh-so-beautiful!

·         We live right by a park and a beautiful lake, complete with stunning sunsets every evening

·         We’ve found a great church already

·         I LOVE working in an office that prays together every morning. I love working with people who love Jesus and each other.

·         I like my job and what I’ll be doing this year (alumni relations and coordinating ministry outreach). At least, I like it so far. J

·         I like being in a routine again.

·         I like practicing whatever I want, whenever I want. J

·         I have more free time to do things that I’ve put off over the past several years because of the stress of being in school. That may change as we get more connected in the community!

Our first full day here - sunset over Winona Lake