Monday morning I was in my house, eating breakfast with the boys, all 4 of us walked Samuel to South Knoll for the last time -- it was a very enjoyable morning.
Today, I woke up on my own to a very quiet, NEW house. My kids are in College Station with their grandparents. David is in Austin working. I am here in Irving with some very dear friends: Kristi (my sister-in-law from Austin), Anne, Kristen & Laura (3 amazing women and part of our community in College Station). They are here helping me unpack. And let me tell you, 5 people unpacking goes much faster than 1 of 2 people unpacking.
Last night at 11, they looked at me and said, "Shelley, go to bed!" So being the obedient person that I am, I did. When I awoke, every box in the kitchen, utility room, living room and family room had been emptied. Food was in the pantry, books had been arranged on the shelves. There's even a very cute display in the corner of the living room. They went crazy! Who knows when they went to bed. Which would explain why it's 8:30 and they're still asleep- that and the fact that there are no kids here to wake us up. :)
Last night, as we were getting ready to go eat dinner, the neighbors across the street came over to introduce themselves. They are Sam & Meredith, with twins 3 months younger than Jeremiah, Tate & Avery. They were very sweet and I think we're going over there for dinner Saturday night.
I'm honestly very nervous about being here, in Irving. Nervous about being away from our community. Nervous about being back in the big city. Nervous about the boys' schools. Nervous about this whole church plant thing. Nervous about not knowing anyone. If I stop and think about it too long I can get really overwhelmed. But then I get random emails, like the one I got from Jeff M. yesterday, that confirm that we're doing the right thing and so I continue to put one foot in front of the other and unpack one more box and trust that God's taking care of it all.
Hopefully I'll update soon with pics of the new house.
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3 comments:
Wow - how time flies! I didn't realize y'all would be moved already. I definitely want to come see you soon. I'll try to call or email. LOVE that your friends helped you out so much. Sounds like a wonderful plan to unpack as much as possible without the kiddos around :)
hey Shell
Tried to call yesterday but ur cell wasn't working. Wow you really had some great help and did not need me after all. But I missed all that. Will call later today.
Mom
Wow things are moving fast! I am so glad that you had help. Remember all those times I was nervous and you reminded me that God is in charge of it all! I'm praying for you and peeking in on your life via the blog all the time. Being away doesn't stop me from loving you and praying for you! Sherry
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