We're Going back

Calvary E. Free. has invited us back to candidate. We will be traveling back to the church to meet the congregation and speak at the high school youth group and then they will vote on me as the new High School Pastor. Seems a bit surreal that we are so close to having a new church home, new actual home and we will be leaving all our friends here. Deb is still worried about the cold weather there as she has never lived in a climate colder then Yakima which is really mild in the winter. But the job is good, good opportunities, good staff, good people.

As God Leads

SOLD?

I think we just sold our house here in Yakima. We had an offer yesterday that we countered and they accepted contingent upon bank approval and inspection. Feels very odd and sad at the same time to think that our home that we have lived in, improved and made memories in will be occupied by strangers. The prayers prayed and the bible studies held will all be just a memory and the space in which these sacred acts happened will now be used by strangers. I know this is a reality that happens daily in the lives of people, but it just feels wierd that folks we don't know will be eating at our new kitchen island, cooking meals on our stove, watching TV in our living room, staring at our new custom fireplace built by dear friends. Reality is hitting us hard. But God has our best interests in mind so we walk by faith that HE is in control of our wild lives. We are amazingly blessed beyond what we deserve both spiritually and materially. This reality is easy to overlook but is really the more important reality. It is not about us, but it is all about You Jesus. We apologize for trivializing your presence, your reality, your sacrifice, your calling, YOU.

Thanks for Grace and forgiveness.

I think i found a job

We are back now and we had a great experience in Rochester, MN. As we drove away to the airport there was about 5-6 inches of fresh fallen snow in the road. Great "Icing" on the cake. We have decided that if the search team asks us to come back for the job, and if the salary is right, we will say yes to the position. BIG enormous step, but one we feel God has for us to take. The knot in my gut is large and choking as i think of leaving our adopted yakima family. Pray for the transition if you are a reader of this blog.

not a vacation

Jan. 13, 2007
We have spent a full day in Rochester and it is very cold. The people are very warm but the weather is bitter. We spent about 3 hours with a real estate guy looking at homes. Nice homes but did not find the "dream Home" just yet. There is one house we liked and then one particular yard and neighborhood we liked, but they were not in the same place.

Had a GREAT dinner with several families and felt very warmly welcomed and appreciated. Might be a fit. So far so good.

There is a sign in the yard

today was a wierd day emotionally. We signed papers on Saturday and a real estate agent came over today to take photos of our home and put a sign in the yard. We are selling and it is getting to be so final. We walk around our beautiful little home which we just finished remodleing to be just the way we want it and it is all for someone else to enjoy.

If you are a praying person, we would love to have you pray for the sale of our home. Would love to get more than the asking price (who wouldn't). But also want to have confirmation that The job in Rochester is right and there is a home for us there.

Moving will be HORRIBLE! But God is Good and we know things are in his capable hands.