I was looking around today, at what seems to be a foreign land. The walls, the rooms, the terrain.
How did I get here?
If you had told me a year ago that I would move away from the only home(town) I had ever known, I would have said you were crazy. Even a move 30 minutes down the road much less 1,300 miles away.
From someone who had lived in the same town all my life. Living in the same home for almost 2 decades. The home before that for almost a decade. To say that I am not one that favours change would be an understatement.
I like things that are familiar. It soothes me, calms me. I have had anxiety all my life, and having things stay the same keeps me in check.
But last year, starting in July, we were forced to move out of our home so it could be repaired. It was only suppose to be for a little over a week. We were going to stay in the building behind our home, and use the kitchen and bathrooms at night when the workers were gone. That turned into our home being gutted. No facilities to use.
We moved not once, not twice, not three times but four times. Something some one like me finds terrifying. At the time, I kept asking the LORD, why is this happening?
Lookig back, if that had not happened, I wouldn’t be here.
If that had not have happened, when hubby got the job offer, I would have looked at it and said, oh well another few years of commuting.
I would have never agreed to move.
I would have stayed home, commutted and made it work just like we have for over 20 years. I see now that although I saw that as a trying time the LORD was preparing me to be here. To be able to pack up, yet again, and move to a whole other way of living.
It has been good. It has been scary but I am thankful for this change the LORD has put before us.
The little apartment, which I doubted would ever fit us both has become quite cozy. It is in a nice location. Quiet for the city. In the middle of everything but not loud, busy or noisy.
It has started to become home. Not that I don’t miss home, I do. I miss my comfortable, familiar place that was my solace for so many years. I miss the yard, the trees, the birds, the animals that were a daily normal for so long. But this is becoming normal.
I still sit and look around and think, how did I get here? The LORD has a plan for this adventure. He always does. Looking back at what we went through last year, I can see that it was only a preparation for what was to come.
Thank You God for Your preparation of what is to come. Always strengthening us, making us ready for what you have planned. Praise the LORD for His mercy, and infinite knowledge of what we need to do now, to get us to where we will be in the future.
I thank the LORD for blessing every one who is reading this, and for blessing every one who is not reading this :)
Margaret, He has you in the palm of His hand and we both know there is NO safer place for us to be. Just keep trusting Him to lead you each step of the way. :)
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Amen Cherylene. There is no better place, nor any other place I would rather be either. What a blessing not only is it the safest place but that NO ONE, NOTHING can snatch us out of that Almighty hand either. Praise the LORD.
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Glad you are doing well Margaret. God has blessed you. I once heard this saying – Home is where the heart is. Wherever you are, you are home.
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:) :) This is very true my friend :) It’s so good to see you back :)
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Thank you! Blessings!πβ
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Margaret, thank you for sharing your journey. I have moved a few times in my life, and for the most part each one opened up new doors of opportunities as well as challenges. Best wishes to you and your husband. God’s peace!
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That is a blessing to hear :) Seems like everyone that has moved had a great experience. Another blessing from the LORD, sending people to reinforce what He knows :) So, thank you for sharing that with me :) :) Thank you so much for your best wishes, and I thank the LORD for continuing to bless and use you :)
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I can testify to this… especially the part where you’ve been living in one place for a long time. I’ve been living in the same place for so long, but recently, my heart yearns for something more, but all in God’s timing. Thank you for sharing this testimony and I admire your faith in our Father.
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Hahaha well be careful what you ask for because what you said reminded me of things I was saying…”I’ve been here all my life” “never been any where” ” I want to travel” etc, etc….now look at me a million miles from home hahaha :) I don’t think my faith is any greater than yours or any one else. I just think we see others faith more that we see our own :)
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Haha! True, but I leave everything in His hands even if I never get to leave this country. That, too, is true, but I really admire anyone with little, big, or great faith. I love hearing and seeing tha faith in others.
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I said the same thing hahahaha I am so laughing at this right now. :) :) I know what you mean about hearing and seeing others faith. It does make one happy to see it. It gives us hope that all is not lost, and that people do believe in the LORD. And so many other things that it’s hard to describe :) So, I completely understand what you mean :)
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Perhaps God took you out of your comfort zone to a bigger and better adventure in your life. I am glad you are feeling more comfortable in Texas. I moved my entire life and loved it – but I did often wondered what it would feel like to remain in the same place. Best wishes to you Margaret and God bless you my friend.
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It certainly has been ana adventure haha :) How long ago did you move, and how long did it take for it to totally feel like home? Your place looks amazing, by the way. From the pictures you post it is amazing :)
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We have been here for 15 years. It took a couple of years to get use to this area. We have 3.19 acres. We grow blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, elderberries, strawberries. Have several types of fruit trees, but they do not produce much. Grow figs. Sort of looks like a jungle in the summertime. Have a 1/2 acre garden every year. Are you planning to buy a house where you are?
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Your home sounds like paradise! We aren’t quite sure if we plan on buying or not. I guess we are giving it a year to see if this is where we want to stay. There is also a chance hubby can work remotely. We will have to wait and see where the good LORD leads us :)
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This is a beautiful testimony. God’s mercy and goodness never fail.
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He is faithful that is for sure Linda. Last year I really was confused as too why all that was happening. But if it had not happened, I would never be here.
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When the Lord has you by the heart, how you get… to the promise land! Blessings to you and your family my sister!
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:) :) Absolutely Warren :)
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I know, Margaret. I’ve been living in this home for 32 years. I don’t know if we’ll ever move. But my hubby and I talked, some years down the road, if we decided not to do any yard work, or not being able to do it, we may have to think about moving. I can imagine doing it yet.
Good to hear you find your new home cozy and comfortable. He is good, all the time! :-)
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It is a big thing isn’t it? Although it seems small in the eternal scheme of things :) A year ago there would have been no amount of convincing me that I wouldn’t be in my home, back home. Now, here I sit, a thousand miles away. :)
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Yes, Margaret, I would love to move to Portland which is 1,000 miles away to be with my daughter and granddaughters. But for now I’ll stay put. :-)
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It is a welfare for the soul to belong to the well-known God in un -known future.
May God bless and keep you and yours
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Very true indeed Jackie, very true indeed :)
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Your attitude towards y’alls current home situation is admirable miss Margaret.
Thank you for sharing your encouraging thoughts with us.
God bless you and your whole family sister. π
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I don’t know about admirable but if you see that then that is proof of God. It is a blessing sharing me feelings and I appreciate all of your encouragement Brother :) LORD, thank You for continuing to bless Lee and his family :)
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Amen, Iβm so happy for you Margaret. God knows what we need better than we do. May He continue to heap blessings upon you and your family.
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Yes He sure does. I would have never thought this was possible. I would have continued with the comfortable, and stayed home, commuted, and dealt with it. He showed me that it is possible to move, more than once and be just fine :)
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Amen, amen ππΎ ππΎ
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Itβs true. Only He sees the βbiggerβ picture. And He gave you resilient courage! Praise Him! Thanks for the great update.
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Its so very true. I would have never even considered moving all this way before He prepared me. I would have stayed there, and done what we have done for years. He showed me that it is not as bad as I think. That with faith in Him everything is doable. :)
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God is full of surprises (-:
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That is so very true Jackie. If it wasn’t for His surprises, I don’t know what I would do. He knows how to keep us engaged that is for sure.
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Fully agree. We have a mighty Saviour. Rejoice!
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Amen Margaret! Wonderful testimony! So glad to hear you are doing well! God bless!
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Thank you Ryan :) I thank the LORD for continuing to bless you Brother :)
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