It was much like when I fought Him about starting my own business at this time. "Really, God? Now? But we have a new baby. We don't know where we're moving. Now?" And he showed and told me 'yes' in many ways. So out of pure obedience to him, I took on my first event client and launched my event and photography business. The vision He gave me of my future is the only thing that has kept me going. But He has already brought me new clients, made it financially possible for me to upgrade my equipment, and just yesterday, given me a great mentor in the photography industry. So why, why was I doubting Him about this move? I don't know. Especially because yesterday, He gave us another BIG sign that He needs us there. Andrew received his official acceptance letter and with it came a merit-based scholarship. A BIG one - like all of his tuition and fees for the first year. We weren't expecting anything except maaaaybe a couple grand. This is huge. And I couldn't be more proud of Andrew. It's been really scary to think about losing his income for two years and relying on our savings and my business income to get us by. It was even scarier to think about the debt we would be walking away with.
I still don't really want to go. But I do want to follow Him and His ways. While I'm afraid of us not finding a place to live, I know that if God wants us there, He will provide us a home.
And so there's a good chance that this little cutie will be tawking (read: NY accent) like a true New Yorker.
Check out those teeth! Finally got a shot. She was bouncing in her jumper, so it's blurry, but you can see them!
And yes, I did have to act like a crazy person to get the shot:
God's timing is perfect Alex. I fought our move to New Canaan for two years, only to find out it was exactly what our family needed. It was a big change and difficult adjustment, with tremendous rewards on the other end. You guys are a family and your time together is so precious. I know it's hard. I feel sad. But God has greater things in store than we can imagine.
ReplyDeleteYep, I second what the person above said. I was in the exact same boat for our move here. And looking back, it is CRYSTAL clear that this is exactly where we were/are supposed to be, and why He did it. I'll keep y'all in my prayers <3
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