On June 30th, it will be 2 months from when we put in our notice at Lion's head. So much has happened in two months... It's almost hard to believe.
2 months ago when we put in our notice to Lion's Head Apartments, all we knew is that our internship was coming to an end and that we would be moving.... somewhere. We had no idea as to where God was calling us and going to lead us. But I can say that it has been the most incredible ride of my life!
So much happens in two months! It seems like not that much time, but yet an extremely large amount of time all at once. Jon didn't believe that it was two months ago, he was shocked at how fast May went.
Then Here I am, on my 23rd birthday, About to embark on one of the biggest adventures yet! God is so awesome in how He provides and puts all the pieces together. It has been such a growing experience to give up all control and allow God to lead us, and trust Him with our future.
My mom told me this morning that she started worrying when we put in our 2 month notice and how God reminded her that I am his daughter and He will take care of me. It also made me realize that I have grown a lot in my trust in God because I never started worrying once since putting in our notice and not knowing where we would be. I truly had peace and complete trust in God. It just makes me smile :D.
So have a great day on me! Even with the cloudy rainy day we are having in Omaha, Smile and rejoice in the fact that God loves you and choose you and is always looking out for what is best for you! Have a great day on my birthday!! :D
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
This, That, and Other Things
So it has been a week since we were in Grand Junction, and we are only a day or two away from knowing whether that will be the place we are living. We feel pretty positive that it will be. God has just given us amazing peace and some cool signs about it that we think it will most likely be a go.
One of the signs is that we have a place to live that we can also have our dog, more space than we need but at an amazing price! There is a family in the church that owns two town homes and one is open. The one that is open is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with a kitchen that is probably close to 3 times bigger than my kitchen I currently have :). They said they would put a washer and dryer in and that even though they normally don't let pets, they would allow pets for us. Awesome!! God totally worked that out, because in Grand Junction, most of the places that are in our price range and nice don't allow you to have a pet. That was my biggest concern going there. We had looked online and I was getting so discouraged because we have our Max and he is our baby and no place would let us have him. But I think it was God saying, "I have the perfect place for you. Be patient and trust in me." Such an awesome God thing! I love my Jesus!!
The second positive thing was this photo:
Jon, back in November, when we were looking into the church plant had a dream that he felt like was more of a vision. He couldn't really explain it other than he saw a field that had blueish purple flowers and yellow flowers. When we were in Jacksonville, there was a painting in the house that had blue and yellow on it and we were wondering if that was why he dreamed about it. But after that situation came to a close, we forgot about it. Then, tuesday night when we arrived in Grand Junction we went to a local coffee shop called Main Street Bagels downtown. On the wall I saw this photo. I instantly remember Jon's dream and later that night asked him if he saw this picture on the wall. He said no, and I couldn't believe that he missed it! haha.. such a man thing to do ;). I was determined to get back there so Jon could see it. I couldn't stop thinking about it and wanted to know if this looked more like what he had dreamed that night in November. So Saturday morning we went back to the coffee shop and I made him go look at it. He came back and smiled and said that it looked like what he had dreamed. :D
I feel like God gave us that dream way back in November to be a sign for us when we went to the place we would do our next journey in ministry. It all just felt very positive.
So with playing the waiting game again this week, I have had a lot of time to think things through and get more excited about this opportunity. I have reflected on what God is taught me through this past year in Omaha and what I shared in my testimony in GJ. I shared that my sin issue is control and that every where I turn God has been confronting me about that. It has been an amazing season of growth for me. But I used to be very controlling. I loved having control. Making sure everything went the exact way I wanted it to go. I believe my control issues occured in part because I am/was a PK (pastor's kid) and moved around a bit. In the time of moving and not being able to control when I moved or why I moved (all that based on my dad's calling into ministry) I have tried to control the small things. Doesn't sound so bad, but as I got older, it got worse. Over this last year, like I said, God has been nailing me with this and helping me get this under "control" haha. God has shown me how truly wonderful it feels to give up my feeling of having control and to truly surrender all of myself to him. This has all come down to my worry as well. When I finally decided to let God fully have control of me, I have been overwhelmed with this great sense of peace. I no longer worry and fret for days and let it eat at me, I now have a moment of panic, and then give it to God and prepare myself for what He is asking me to do. With giving God totally control of my life, I know longer feel out of control. I have a piece that God loves me and cares for me and is guiding me in the most amazing journey of my life!
This morning we sang Chris Tomlin's version of Amazing Grace (My Chain's Are Gone) and the chorus hit me in this amazed feeling. It goes: "My chain's are gone, I've been set free, My God, My Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood, his mercy reigns, unending love, amazing grace." I, i think for the first time in my life, felt free from my chain's of control. Yes I will have moments of struggle, but I understand God's grace for me and that He has saved me and that my chain's are gone and I am FREE!!
God is so Amazing :)
One of the signs is that we have a place to live that we can also have our dog, more space than we need but at an amazing price! There is a family in the church that owns two town homes and one is open. The one that is open is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with a kitchen that is probably close to 3 times bigger than my kitchen I currently have :). They said they would put a washer and dryer in and that even though they normally don't let pets, they would allow pets for us. Awesome!! God totally worked that out, because in Grand Junction, most of the places that are in our price range and nice don't allow you to have a pet. That was my biggest concern going there. We had looked online and I was getting so discouraged because we have our Max and he is our baby and no place would let us have him. But I think it was God saying, "I have the perfect place for you. Be patient and trust in me." Such an awesome God thing! I love my Jesus!!
The second positive thing was this photo:
I feel like God gave us that dream way back in November to be a sign for us when we went to the place we would do our next journey in ministry. It all just felt very positive.
So with playing the waiting game again this week, I have had a lot of time to think things through and get more excited about this opportunity. I have reflected on what God is taught me through this past year in Omaha and what I shared in my testimony in GJ. I shared that my sin issue is control and that every where I turn God has been confronting me about that. It has been an amazing season of growth for me. But I used to be very controlling. I loved having control. Making sure everything went the exact way I wanted it to go. I believe my control issues occured in part because I am/was a PK (pastor's kid) and moved around a bit. In the time of moving and not being able to control when I moved or why I moved (all that based on my dad's calling into ministry) I have tried to control the small things. Doesn't sound so bad, but as I got older, it got worse. Over this last year, like I said, God has been nailing me with this and helping me get this under "control" haha. God has shown me how truly wonderful it feels to give up my feeling of having control and to truly surrender all of myself to him. This has all come down to my worry as well. When I finally decided to let God fully have control of me, I have been overwhelmed with this great sense of peace. I no longer worry and fret for days and let it eat at me, I now have a moment of panic, and then give it to God and prepare myself for what He is asking me to do. With giving God totally control of my life, I know longer feel out of control. I have a piece that God loves me and cares for me and is guiding me in the most amazing journey of my life!
This morning we sang Chris Tomlin's version of Amazing Grace (My Chain's Are Gone) and the chorus hit me in this amazed feeling. It goes: "My chain's are gone, I've been set free, My God, My Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood, his mercy reigns, unending love, amazing grace." I, i think for the first time in my life, felt free from my chain's of control. Yes I will have moments of struggle, but I understand God's grace for me and that He has saved me and that my chain's are gone and I am FREE!!
God is so Amazing :)
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Pure Exhaustion
This week has been pure craziness! But wonderful!
We have been going, going, going, and meeting so many wonderful families and individuals and students. We have answered lots of questions, and many the same question as we are entertained by different families. We have hiked a beautiful hike, and hopefully will get to do more out here. But I am truly mentally and physically exhausted.
I have hit my wall. I just need an escape from people. This is the place I am at after this busy week: I told Jon today after being at church from 8:15-3 that I am peopled out. I need a vacation on a beach all by myself with no one else around. I told him if I didn't have to, I wouldn't have gone to the Youth Ice Cream Social, purely because I am just spent. Have you ever felt that way?
I had shared with some of the high school girls that this week, although it has been fun and really neat to meet all these families, has been an experience that doesn't give you the real life experience. Normally you would maybe eat dinner once or twice a month with families. In this one week I think we got a year covered! :)
It has truly been an awesome week and we have greatly enjoyed our time in, how the locals say, Junction. :) But my omaha peeps, don't be surprised if I am not very talkative or out going this week... I need some recovery time. So know I still love you, I am just trying to catch up.
We fly out in the morning, and I will say I am very excited to get back to my stuff, especially my bed and pup. We have missed our cuddle bug tremendously and are excited to get him back from his second home tomorrow. We truly wouldn't have been able to do this trip with out the support and help from the Bazis family. They have loved our dog like he was their own and have made us very at ease when having to travel. they have been a huge blessing to us in Omaha. Max will miss them and we will miss them when we leave.
Well goodnight! I need to crash. Thank you all for your prayers!
We have been going, going, going, and meeting so many wonderful families and individuals and students. We have answered lots of questions, and many the same question as we are entertained by different families. We have hiked a beautiful hike, and hopefully will get to do more out here. But I am truly mentally and physically exhausted.
I have hit my wall. I just need an escape from people. This is the place I am at after this busy week: I told Jon today after being at church from 8:15-3 that I am peopled out. I need a vacation on a beach all by myself with no one else around. I told him if I didn't have to, I wouldn't have gone to the Youth Ice Cream Social, purely because I am just spent. Have you ever felt that way?
I had shared with some of the high school girls that this week, although it has been fun and really neat to meet all these families, has been an experience that doesn't give you the real life experience. Normally you would maybe eat dinner once or twice a month with families. In this one week I think we got a year covered! :)
It has truly been an awesome week and we have greatly enjoyed our time in, how the locals say, Junction. :) But my omaha peeps, don't be surprised if I am not very talkative or out going this week... I need some recovery time. So know I still love you, I am just trying to catch up.
We fly out in the morning, and I will say I am very excited to get back to my stuff, especially my bed and pup. We have missed our cuddle bug tremendously and are excited to get him back from his second home tomorrow. We truly wouldn't have been able to do this trip with out the support and help from the Bazis family. They have loved our dog like he was their own and have made us very at ease when having to travel. they have been a huge blessing to us in Omaha. Max will miss them and we will miss them when we leave.
Well goodnight! I need to crash. Thank you all for your prayers!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Through the sweetness of tears
I just have to say that God is awesome. God is constantly challenging me and walking along side me as He asks me to follow him and serve Him. Although I love all the growing and challenges I have faced (love after I see the big picture), I shed many tears through the process.
As I sit here in Grand Junction and it hits me that I could be living here in a couple of weeks, I cry some more. I am a person that truly doesn't like change. Change is very hard for me, yet I get excited about it too! That is what is so better sweet about it.
Tonight as Jon and I sat in the hotel room that River of Life Alliance got for us, we prayed. As we sat praying I couldn't stop the tears. Just being here realizing that God is about to take us on an adventure of our life that we can't possible understand what will all come from it. I thought about all the people I have built friendships with in Omaha and how much I love them all and it is going to be so hard to leave. I cried knowing that I would be leaving yet again another best friend. A friend that God brought into my life at a time that I was really struggling. Someone that has had a similar life experience as me and who has been able to encourage me just as I have been able to encourage her. I also cried thinking of my nanny family. A family that has truly become like family. A friendship that I have developed with the mom and the love I have for the kids is like the love I have for my own niece and nephews.
Life brings many trials and changes. Although I cry and address these emotions I am feeling, it is only because we are feeling that God is calling us to Grand Junction and that we will be starting a new adventure. We are very excited about what God holds for us and what is next for us. Grand Junction is beautiful and full of really great people. As with any situation we will most likely face trials, but we are eager to serve our Lord and know that no matter what we face God will be walking right beside us and leading us through it. But we have truly been blessed by our time in Grand Junction and if the church feels that God is calling us here and that we would be a good fit with them, we will accept the offer to come and serve the Lord along side their church and staff.
Thank you to everyone who has prayed and continues to pray for us. We so very greatly appreciate it and we continue to ask you to keep us in your prayers.
Next steps will be we will let Rob, the lead pastor, know that we are interested in the position. The church will then be able to give the elder board some thoughts and feed back about how they feel about us on Sunday the 12th. On the 13th the board will get together and make a decision, and on tuesday the 14th we should know what their decision is.
Please keep the board in your prayers as they have a big decision to make. As much as we would love for you to pray that they choose us, we more want you to pray that the team seeks God's will and that their hearts and ears are open to God's direction. Our biggest priority is to serve God and do that where ever he is calling us.
We have enjoyed a night off of a crazy, busy, fun week of meeting people and eating. Tomorrow we start a bit of a busy weekend as we go hiking with the youth group tomorrow morning, lunch with the Worship pastor and his wife, and dinner with another family from the church that night. The Sunday busy with church, pizza meet & greet and ice cream social. You can pray for continued energy through the rest of the weekend and that when we get back to Omaha we have energy to enter back into our normal routine!
Thank you all again! We love you all and are so glad you have been and still are a part of our lives!
As I sit here in Grand Junction and it hits me that I could be living here in a couple of weeks, I cry some more. I am a person that truly doesn't like change. Change is very hard for me, yet I get excited about it too! That is what is so better sweet about it.
Tonight as Jon and I sat in the hotel room that River of Life Alliance got for us, we prayed. As we sat praying I couldn't stop the tears. Just being here realizing that God is about to take us on an adventure of our life that we can't possible understand what will all come from it. I thought about all the people I have built friendships with in Omaha and how much I love them all and it is going to be so hard to leave. I cried knowing that I would be leaving yet again another best friend. A friend that God brought into my life at a time that I was really struggling. Someone that has had a similar life experience as me and who has been able to encourage me just as I have been able to encourage her. I also cried thinking of my nanny family. A family that has truly become like family. A friendship that I have developed with the mom and the love I have for the kids is like the love I have for my own niece and nephews.
Life brings many trials and changes. Although I cry and address these emotions I am feeling, it is only because we are feeling that God is calling us to Grand Junction and that we will be starting a new adventure. We are very excited about what God holds for us and what is next for us. Grand Junction is beautiful and full of really great people. As with any situation we will most likely face trials, but we are eager to serve our Lord and know that no matter what we face God will be walking right beside us and leading us through it. But we have truly been blessed by our time in Grand Junction and if the church feels that God is calling us here and that we would be a good fit with them, we will accept the offer to come and serve the Lord along side their church and staff.
Thank you to everyone who has prayed and continues to pray for us. We so very greatly appreciate it and we continue to ask you to keep us in your prayers.
Next steps will be we will let Rob, the lead pastor, know that we are interested in the position. The church will then be able to give the elder board some thoughts and feed back about how they feel about us on Sunday the 12th. On the 13th the board will get together and make a decision, and on tuesday the 14th we should know what their decision is.
Please keep the board in your prayers as they have a big decision to make. As much as we would love for you to pray that they choose us, we more want you to pray that the team seeks God's will and that their hearts and ears are open to God's direction. Our biggest priority is to serve God and do that where ever he is calling us.
We have enjoyed a night off of a crazy, busy, fun week of meeting people and eating. Tomorrow we start a bit of a busy weekend as we go hiking with the youth group tomorrow morning, lunch with the Worship pastor and his wife, and dinner with another family from the church that night. The Sunday busy with church, pizza meet & greet and ice cream social. You can pray for continued energy through the rest of the weekend and that when we get back to Omaha we have energy to enter back into our normal routine!
Thank you all again! We love you all and are so glad you have been and still are a part of our lives!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Candidating
Candidating is always an experience. It is always full of meeting new people and trying to remember names.
As our time in Grand Junction has begone, I find it interesting to be the pastors wife now and not the pastors kid.
With most of my ministry experience being from the PK world, I find myself still feeling at times that I'm still a PK, which I am, but that is no longer my main "title".
We have had a wonderful time so far. Lots of meet and greets with families. We are excited to get to know this body of believers and to continue to seek God to fully figure out if we are a good fit with the youth and church.
So far everything seems great. Great people!
Please continue to keep is in your prayers!
As our time in Grand Junction has begone, I find it interesting to be the pastors wife now and not the pastors kid.
With most of my ministry experience being from the PK world, I find myself still feeling at times that I'm still a PK, which I am, but that is no longer my main "title".
We have had a wonderful time so far. Lots of meet and greets with families. We are excited to get to know this body of believers and to continue to seek God to fully figure out if we are a good fit with the youth and church.
So far everything seems great. Great people!
Please continue to keep is in your prayers!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Now Boarding Flight...
TUESDAY IS HERE!!!!
wow, it felt like it was going to take forever and now it is here! I am very excited at the moment... getting a little nervous, but mostly all excitement on this front.
My body woke me up at 6:00 this morning and then I just laid in bed waiting for my alarm to go off at 7:30. Never happened. I got tired of waiting so I finally looked at my clock and it was 7. Close enough. Now I am all ready, just waiting to pack up the toiletries once Jon is done getting ready and then we are fully ready to Fly out of Nebraska to Colorado!
We are getting dropped off at the Airport by 10 and fly out at 11:40. We will have a two hour lay over in Denver and then we will be off to Grand Junction. We will arrive close to 4.
Please pray for safe travels and that our hearts and ears would be open to listen to God. That we would do God's will and not let our flesh get in the way in this process! Thank You!!
wow, it felt like it was going to take forever and now it is here! I am very excited at the moment... getting a little nervous, but mostly all excitement on this front.
My body woke me up at 6:00 this morning and then I just laid in bed waiting for my alarm to go off at 7:30. Never happened. I got tired of waiting so I finally looked at my clock and it was 7. Close enough. Now I am all ready, just waiting to pack up the toiletries once Jon is done getting ready and then we are fully ready to Fly out of Nebraska to Colorado!
We are getting dropped off at the Airport by 10 and fly out at 11:40. We will have a two hour lay over in Denver and then we will be off to Grand Junction. We will arrive close to 4.
Please pray for safe travels and that our hearts and ears would be open to listen to God. That we would do God's will and not let our flesh get in the way in this process! Thank You!!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Tuesday is just around the corner!
Our trip to Grand Junction is just around the corner and I am getting very excited. It is going to be a busy week of meeting people from the church and meeting the youth, but we are very excited!
I have been on vacation since Thursday and on thursday I did absolutely nothing but lazy stuff. Well actually I was productive in the fact that I got baby Friedman's baby blanket done. But yesterday, knowing that no matter what we have to be out of our apartment at the end of June, I started packing and throwing some things away. It felt good! I didn't realize how many books I had until I started packing them up. I have a tote full and a small box and my book shelf is still full of books!
It has become more real that we will be moving very soon! We are hoping that all goes well in Grand Junction and that is the place we will be moving too, but we have surrendered our lives to God and ultimately want to go where He is directing us, and if after this trip, it isn't Grand Junction, then we hit the drawing board again. It is scary, but there is no other way to live life. We know that God will use us where ever he takes us and we are excited to Serve Him and work With Him for the rest of our lives!
So please keep us in your prayers over this next coming week! Pray that God would make it clear whether or not Grand Junction is the place for us to be. Thank you all!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
A Down Day
On Friday, the 20th of May, I was heading to work. As I was two stoplights away from work I received a phone call from my husband. It wasn't alarming at first because we love each other and are in communication with each other all day long usually, and so I thought he just wanted to tell me something to pick up on my way home from work. But I was wrong.
Jon had received a phone call right after I left the house from his dad. His dad was diagnosed with prostate Cancer almost 2 years ago. When the doctors caught it, they noticed a spot on his tailbone. After further tests they discovered that the cancer had spread to his tailbone as well. There were a couple different treatment options, but the one they went with didn't involve surgery or chemo. My in-laws, with guidance from the doctors, choose to try out a new drug. They didn't want to remove his prostate because then they wouldn't know if the treatment was working. For two years we all thought it was working pretty well. His testosterone levels went back to normal and his only side affect from the medicine was hot flashes. Steve looked healthy and we all felt very optimistic. But Friday came, a day that is a hard day to grasp hold of and really let it sink in of what it all means.
Steve told Jon that his cancer had spread. That it was now in his liver. On top of that, his kidney's are failing. It is hard news to get when you are in the car and your husband is crying and needs you, but you are at work. It shook our world! We knew that cancer would probably be what he passed away from, eventually. The doctor's had originally told us 10-15 years. But now, all we know is 6 months of chemo and a very sick father(in-law).
I know I am selfish. Steve is going to be in heaven and in no more pain one day, but all i think about is my future kids not getting to meet their grandpa, of Steve only knowing Gracie. Never seeing Mark get married. I want Steve here for all of that! Even when I know he would be in a way better place.
Friday night we went to the cheep theater. I felt that we just needed a date after the news. We saw the Adjustment Bureau. A fun, entertaining movie. One line hit me though. The movie sort of played out like it was talking about God and then there were angels on earth type of thing. So one of the "angels" was talking to another one and he said something to the extent of, We can't see the big picture, we see the little bit of now, but the Chairmen sees the whole picture.
At that line I realized that it is very true. We only see now, but we can't see the big picture the way that God can. God has already been in every moment of our lives. He knows how it turns out and he is there for us. It Brought some comfort.
At the same time though I am frustrated. I have seen God's healing hand. I have seen how he touches people's lives who are sick and makes them better. Such examples from recently are Savanah, Laura, and baby Elijah. I know God heals, so why when we pray for healing for Steve, doesn't God heal? I know I won't know the answer until I see God face to face, but I am frustrated, and I know God loves Steve and Loves me and all the rest of the family that is in this with Steve. And I know God knows the whole picture, where I only know this part of it. But I want my father-in-law to be healed. To be made whole again and to have all sickness released from his body.
Please pray for the Randall family. We really need it. For strength and courage to face the next days to come, and to remember who we serve and His plan for our lives is bigger and better than our own. Thank you!!
Jon had received a phone call right after I left the house from his dad. His dad was diagnosed with prostate Cancer almost 2 years ago. When the doctors caught it, they noticed a spot on his tailbone. After further tests they discovered that the cancer had spread to his tailbone as well. There were a couple different treatment options, but the one they went with didn't involve surgery or chemo. My in-laws, with guidance from the doctors, choose to try out a new drug. They didn't want to remove his prostate because then they wouldn't know if the treatment was working. For two years we all thought it was working pretty well. His testosterone levels went back to normal and his only side affect from the medicine was hot flashes. Steve looked healthy and we all felt very optimistic. But Friday came, a day that is a hard day to grasp hold of and really let it sink in of what it all means.
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| Steve & Kris with their granddaughter, my niece, Gracie Mae |
Steve told Jon that his cancer had spread. That it was now in his liver. On top of that, his kidney's are failing. It is hard news to get when you are in the car and your husband is crying and needs you, but you are at work. It shook our world! We knew that cancer would probably be what he passed away from, eventually. The doctor's had originally told us 10-15 years. But now, all we know is 6 months of chemo and a very sick father(in-law).
I know I am selfish. Steve is going to be in heaven and in no more pain one day, but all i think about is my future kids not getting to meet their grandpa, of Steve only knowing Gracie. Never seeing Mark get married. I want Steve here for all of that! Even when I know he would be in a way better place.
Friday night we went to the cheep theater. I felt that we just needed a date after the news. We saw the Adjustment Bureau. A fun, entertaining movie. One line hit me though. The movie sort of played out like it was talking about God and then there were angels on earth type of thing. So one of the "angels" was talking to another one and he said something to the extent of, We can't see the big picture, we see the little bit of now, but the Chairmen sees the whole picture.
At that line I realized that it is very true. We only see now, but we can't see the big picture the way that God can. God has already been in every moment of our lives. He knows how it turns out and he is there for us. It Brought some comfort.
At the same time though I am frustrated. I have seen God's healing hand. I have seen how he touches people's lives who are sick and makes them better. Such examples from recently are Savanah, Laura, and baby Elijah. I know God heals, so why when we pray for healing for Steve, doesn't God heal? I know I won't know the answer until I see God face to face, but I am frustrated, and I know God loves Steve and Loves me and all the rest of the family that is in this with Steve. And I know God knows the whole picture, where I only know this part of it. But I want my father-in-law to be healed. To be made whole again and to have all sickness released from his body.
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| Randall Family: Mark, Kris, Steve, Me, Jon, Katie, Mike & Gracie |
Please pray for the Randall family. We really need it. For strength and courage to face the next days to come, and to remember who we serve and His plan for our lives is bigger and better than our own. Thank you!!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Grand Junction Anyone?
I realize it has been a while since I have updated you all about our life. Life is crazy, and yet, there really hasn't been a whole lot to update on. Now, we have some news to update you on :)
April came and went without much knowledge of where we are going in the future. We put in our 60 day notice on April 30th, which was really scary to do. We knew we couldn't renew our lease, but that also meant that we were out of a place to live and jobs! May came and we received an email around the date of May 2nd, I am not for sure the exact date, it was in that week, informing us that they would like us to answer the questions attached in the email and send them back by May 9th. So Jon did all that, and we sent them off. Then we didn't hear anything until a couple days later where they told us that the search committee would be meeting on thursday, the 12th to do over the applicants and the questions that they all submitted, and then they would get back to us and give us a for sure date and time where they would conduct a phone interview with Jon. We received an email on Saturday, the 14th, informing us that they would like to conduct the interview as soon as possible and to give them dates and times that we were available. They also told us that we were the top candidate for the position and that they would be calling the other two and asking to keep their resumes on file incase something didn't work out with us. This got me very excited! I felt that God was finally starting to clear the fog and make clear the path of our future!
So we emailed back and told them some dates and times that worked, and we decided on Monday at 6:15, 5:15 Colorado time. The call came in, Jon answered all the question's they had, I thought wonderfully, and then asked them some questions that we had. I, from the outsiders perspective, felt that he did a great job! I was very proud of him and felt that he was himself on the phone. Jon got off the call and felt discouraged, that they might not like him, and just unsure as to whether we would be asked to come Candidate. They told him they would contact him tomorrow and let him know.
So yesterday, tuesday, the 17th, We heard back. Jon called me at work and I knew that it had to have been news on the youth position in Grand Junction. So I am waiting patiently as he dances around the subject. I finally ask about it, and he says, "Well, they are going to look at other candidates." I was shocked! A sat there for a second with no words. Then I asked if he was serious or if he was pulling my chain. Silence.... and then a roll of laughter from Jon. Let me tell you, he is a big JERK!! But I will forgive him because it is good news!! They want us to candidate! They are having us come out May 31st-June 6th! I am very excited!!
This is where I feel very blessed to be working for the family that I do. I will be leaving for this trip a day before they get back from vacation, then the dad leaves two days later to go to this Man of God conference. So even with all the stress of being a lone with two toddlers and 5month old twins, my boss is still excited for us and is very willing to give me the time off. God has blessed me tremendously with this Family.
So next step is to go visit Grand Junction and get a feel for the youth and the church and the community. We are very excited and are in complete amazement as to how God moves and directs your path. It is always in the times when God is silent that he is doing the most work. I love my God and serving Him and knowing that I am not in charge of my life, but that He is. It is very humbling and provides so much peace for me, the worry wart.
So thank you all for the prayers! We greatly appreciate it! Please keep praying!!
April came and went without much knowledge of where we are going in the future. We put in our 60 day notice on April 30th, which was really scary to do. We knew we couldn't renew our lease, but that also meant that we were out of a place to live and jobs! May came and we received an email around the date of May 2nd, I am not for sure the exact date, it was in that week, informing us that they would like us to answer the questions attached in the email and send them back by May 9th. So Jon did all that, and we sent them off. Then we didn't hear anything until a couple days later where they told us that the search committee would be meeting on thursday, the 12th to do over the applicants and the questions that they all submitted, and then they would get back to us and give us a for sure date and time where they would conduct a phone interview with Jon. We received an email on Saturday, the 14th, informing us that they would like to conduct the interview as soon as possible and to give them dates and times that we were available. They also told us that we were the top candidate for the position and that they would be calling the other two and asking to keep their resumes on file incase something didn't work out with us. This got me very excited! I felt that God was finally starting to clear the fog and make clear the path of our future!
So we emailed back and told them some dates and times that worked, and we decided on Monday at 6:15, 5:15 Colorado time. The call came in, Jon answered all the question's they had, I thought wonderfully, and then asked them some questions that we had. I, from the outsiders perspective, felt that he did a great job! I was very proud of him and felt that he was himself on the phone. Jon got off the call and felt discouraged, that they might not like him, and just unsure as to whether we would be asked to come Candidate. They told him they would contact him tomorrow and let him know.
So yesterday, tuesday, the 17th, We heard back. Jon called me at work and I knew that it had to have been news on the youth position in Grand Junction. So I am waiting patiently as he dances around the subject. I finally ask about it, and he says, "Well, they are going to look at other candidates." I was shocked! A sat there for a second with no words. Then I asked if he was serious or if he was pulling my chain. Silence.... and then a roll of laughter from Jon. Let me tell you, he is a big JERK!! But I will forgive him because it is good news!! They want us to candidate! They are having us come out May 31st-June 6th! I am very excited!!
This is where I feel very blessed to be working for the family that I do. I will be leaving for this trip a day before they get back from vacation, then the dad leaves two days later to go to this Man of God conference. So even with all the stress of being a lone with two toddlers and 5month old twins, my boss is still excited for us and is very willing to give me the time off. God has blessed me tremendously with this Family.
So next step is to go visit Grand Junction and get a feel for the youth and the church and the community. We are very excited and are in complete amazement as to how God moves and directs your path. It is always in the times when God is silent that he is doing the most work. I love my God and serving Him and knowing that I am not in charge of my life, but that He is. It is very humbling and provides so much peace for me, the worry wart.
So thank you all for the prayers! We greatly appreciate it! Please keep praying!!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Surprise!!!
So last night we had our small group hang out party:
But.... They lied to us... it wasn't just our small group, it was a surprise going away party! They totally fooled us, but it was awesome. It seems early, since we could still be here for 2 more months, but a chunk of students from 8:08 are going to china next weekend for 6 weeks! So they wanted to do it when the China students could make it as well.
It was a very fun night. I thank God for all of these wonderful people he has brought into our lives. He has blessed us and made us rich with friends. We will miss everyone here in Omaha when we leave, but I know we will see them again, because I told them they all can come see us and stay with us whenever they need a vacation!
Thank you 8:08 and Randall's Small Group again for a wonderful Surprise. We love you all and it was a fabulous night last night!
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| Most of our Small group... about 5 were missing |
It was a very fun night. I thank God for all of these wonderful people he has brought into our lives. He has blessed us and made us rich with friends. We will miss everyone here in Omaha when we leave, but I know we will see them again, because I told them they all can come see us and stay with us whenever they need a vacation!
Thank you 8:08 and Randall's Small Group again for a wonderful Surprise. We love you all and it was a fabulous night last night!
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