Changes

The only thing constant in life is change. -Heraclitus, Greek philosopher

I was introduced to this quote quite some time ago.  However, the truth of this message is ringing loud and clear as we are close to one month before we move to Haiti!  I will be honest when I say that the next few weeks of "good bye's" is not something I am particularly excited about.  We are incredibly thankful to have the time and ability to travel and visit family over the next several weeks.  Before this begins I wanted to give a quick recap of the first of this week.


Sunday morning we were given the opportunity to share with our Corbin church family about our upcoming move to Haiti.  We were overwhelmed by the positive feed back and the many hugs and words of encouragement from family and friends.


We drove back to Cedarmore on Sunday night and first thing Monday morning we were packing up a 8' by 40' semi with several of our friends from Crossings and preparing to send it over the ocean to Haiti!  It was such an encouragement to see all of the items being placed in the container.  Everything from basketball goals, friers, canoes, and mattresses were loaded!  After a very full two hours of quick packing we loaded up in the back of the container for a photo opp :)

Tuesday night we had our first official going away party.  David and Tera Melber graciously opened up their home to us and several others in our Crossings family.  It was a sweet time of fellowship.  We were both overwhelmed by the faithfulness of our heavenly Father.  The lessons and growth that we experienced while with Crossings can never be replaced.  Although the relationships with Crossings will be different once we move we are thankful that they will never be lost.


Wednesday we turned in our keys to our apartment in Louisville.  We loved our first home together and the year we were able to spend in it.  Although I was sad to say goodbye to it I am overwhelmed with excitement about our new home in Haiti!


Thursday (today) has been very low key and I like it that way.  The weather is beautiful and I am enjoying taking the time to BE STILL and know that HE is God.  Throughout the next few weeks of "See Ya Later's..." I am choosing to cling to the reminder that we are given power and sound mind through our relationship with our Savior!


2 Timothy 1:7, For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.