Thursday, August 1, 2013

In the 13 years we have been married the idea of moving to Chicago had been at the forefront of our minds and hearts. There were many times we found ourselves at a fork in the road of life and we desperately wanted to take the road that led to Chicago, but each time we knew the timing was not quite right. With so many discussions of moving to Chicago it is still hard to believe that we finally are living here and it is harder to believe that today marks 1 year since we moved from TN. One year ago we loaded down our Envoy with every thing we would need for at least a month (since we would not be moving into our apartment right away), three kids, our dog, and a cat locked up in a carrier and we headed North. We left our comfort zone of the past 8 years and headed into a new way of life. Those that follow us know that our first few months were pretty rough on us and it was hard not to start questioning why in the world we moved here! Just like always, God was faithful and provided beyond our imagination.

This has been a quick year and I cannot help but reflect on all that has happened this year. Yes, it was a rocky start to our Chicago adventure, but God has done some amazing things in our life this past year. We have made great contacts with our fellow employees, the parents at our school, and these past few weeks we see relationships building with our neighbors. In my personal life I have finally finished my classes, have identified some issues in my life that have held me back from being all God wants me to be, and I walked my first half-marathon.

There are many things that I miss about our TN life, but there are also many things that I LOVE about our Chicago life. I am thankful for what God is doing through us and what He is doing in us. This is an amazing city with amazing people, but this is a hard city to reach and I cannot express to you how much we need your prayers on a daily basis. We look forward to seeing what God has for us this year and praying that we do not miss opportunities to share His love with those around us.

Here is just a glimpse into the past year :)





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