We're Off to See the Wizard!

So life in our household the last few months has been somewhat overwhelming.  My boss passed away just before February, B was called out of the blue during this time and offered a job, and we became foster parents.  To say it has been stressful may be the understatement of the year.  

First of all, my boss was an amazing man.  I love my job, and he was a big part of why.  Our department is filled with absolutely wonderful people, and he was kind and supportive to us all.  He had a real impact on the students in the community.  His loss will be felt for some time.

One night B received a call about an opportunity.  It was a great opportunity.... in Austin, TX.  My boss was in the hospital on life support and all I could say was that it sounded great, but honestly I couldn't even think about it for a few days.  While I didn't want to think about moving, I did begin to pray.  God has blessed us so much, so I put our future in His hands.  Notice I don't say gladly, ha!  We love our home, our church, our friends.. so it was hard to fathom leaving it all behind.  However, over the next few weeks, it became apparent that it was His plan for us to leave.  So the planning began.  I would like to take just a moment to acknowledge how incredibly proud I am of my husband. 

Right about the same time, we were finally approved to provide foster care.  We had been working toward this for months and it seemed so strange that God would have us move so soon after "getting there."  But, we were led to do this so I must believe that, for whatever length of time we are here, it is for a greater purpose than I can imagine.  I know that after just a little over a month already, he has opened my eyes and blessed me more than I ever expected.  I realize not everyone is called to foster.  Heck, some days I'm convinced I was wrong about myself.  But, in the moments I am about to give up, something always happens.  EVERY time I get low God sends a person, an email, a message, and I feel renewed.  Energy and confidence restored... ready to take on the next day.  While I don't fully understand what the plan is.. I am confident that we will take on the long, daunting process again in Texas so that we can continue to foster.  Oh, and in case you didn't know I suck at being patient.

Here we are.. uncertain of A LOT!  Where we will live, when we will leave, when our house will sell, what I shall do when we are there, what the fostering process is like there, the list goes on... and on..  So we will pray, and I ask for your prayers.  It is scarey, exciting, sad, and exhilarating.  My heart is full and breaking at the same time.

"I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid."   John 14:27