As Luke mentioned before, we are officially moving to Alaska. Sooner that we thought too! I start my new job on March 24th, so we are anticipating being in Bethel around the 19th. It seems soo fast. We are both very excited. Though I think Luke is more excited than I. I know God has his hand in all this, but I tend to be a pessimist which is probably why Luke and I are perfect for each other. He is almost always positive, annoyingly so sometimes. However, I am learning to go with the flow and let Luke talk me into seeing the good side of things. Don't get me wrong, I do want to move to Alaska and I think this is a great time for us to go. But I can't help but think of all the changes we will face. I used to feel excited about change but somewhere in the past three years, I have become a bit stagnant which is partially what prompted the thoughts of actually taking this huge leap. If you have relocated before, say to Jerusalem which of course is on the way to Bethel, than you know there is a lot to do before you go and a lot of people to say goodbye to.
For instance, I gave my notice yesterday. That was a sad moment for me because I truly love working at Children's Hospital and there are so many kids there that I love. Also, it is respiratory season and so staffing is a challenge right now. Thankfully my boss was very gracious.
Also, I have a very large family and can't quite keep straight who I have updated and who I have not. I think my whole family is sad that we are going. If I think about it too long I am so overwhelmed with the thought of not seeing them that I actually have anxiety. I am very close to my brother Joseph and the other day I read his blog about how his glue(me) is moving away and how sad he is. It was heartbreaking. But I know that God works all things for His glory and that us moving will change us and our families for the better!
So, the next few weeks will be filled with business as we sort through our belongings. Already our house is a mess as we are trying to put things in storage. We have an amazingly long list of things to do, some things are very mundane but time consuming all the same. Luke gets very excited as we cross things of our list.
If you are praying for us, please pray for housing in Bethel. We are hoping to get into the hospital provided housing but there is a wait list. God took care of our jobs and I know that He will provide here as well.
We will keep updating as our adventure continues!
2 comments:
I figure if you guys keep writing we better keep commenting. :) Angela, yes - just past Bethel is a little place called Jerusalem that is also far from friends and family. It isnt an easy leap that you guys are taking but just one small adventure over the course of a lifetime. We are bummed of course that you wont be in WA when we return but excited for you. The excitement doesnt change the feelings you feel when you move away from all that is familiar - read my first ever blog on JL! We are praying - lots of love - the Rosies.
Have a nice journey to Alaska. We will visit at some point (in the summer months)!
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