We are home from Arizona and our trip was filled with confirmation after confirmation that this is where God is leading us. Praise God~!
Every job interview I had presented me with a better employment package than the last. I will be working with CHI Chandler Regional/Gilbert Mercy Hospitals in the telemetry/ICU departments.
Our time with the Cares Team was amazing. We immediately felt like we fit in. Even my quite/shy husband opened up and was introducing himself to strangers! I saw him open up in a way that he never has before.
The time with my Aunt and Uncle was so blessed. I laughed and felt so at ease! Justus fell in love with my cousin Melissa and even sat outside the bathroom door while she showered. (He just could not wait for her to get out!)
Jaina prepared a picnic by the pool for us (Bagels with peanut butter, marshmallows and string cheese.) She really enjoyed the Zoo and seeing the blooming roses in January~!
When I left Arizona the last time, it was to save a failing marriage (did not work) I was so depressed. Returning to Arizona felt like I had never left... I just felt alive and like I was where I needed to be all along.
My 15 years in Iowa have been out of "duty"... I had to stay here at first because of the divorce order stating I could not take the children out of state. I then met Chris and we got married... I knew that he would never leave Iowa, so I just settled and tried to not think of Arizona...
Oh, now that I know that we are returning there I am so joyful and full of excitement. I feel like I have been granted a new life. I feel so blessed to be going back as missionaries for the Cares Team. I am eager to see what God will do in our life through this ministry... and more importantly what God will do in the lives of others through allowing us to work in this ministry!
Thank You Lord!
We now have to prune so much from our lives. I will start with the pruning of unnecessary belongings, unnecessary drains on our time and anything that is not uplifting or edifying.
Pruning can be painful... but it is so necessary.
I am off to get the pruning shears!
