Sharp Veer in Direction

It’s been on odd week. Not a bad week, but a hard one. And yet good too.

Confused yet? We were. :-)

Have you ever felt like you were onto something? You made a decision and you felt good about it. Things seemed to be falling into place, confirming it in your mind. Stumbling blocks were ignored with confidence, and moments of doubt easily swept aside or buried in anticipation of this thing you knew was right.

And then WHAM! A seed of thought, perhaps unintentionally sown, becomes an inexorable, Rooted Thing in the middle of your Perfect Plan. And you are forced to stop and think. And pray and listen. And yield. And if you do it right, there is joy in it (if you’re like me, it comes after some kicking and wailing). And a peace. Right alongside the heart-wrenching letting go of what you wanted.

So the good, bad, exciting, sad, happy news is that we’re staying. We’ve decided (with help) that right now Bakersfield is where we’re supposed to be. Letting go of our plans wasn’t easy, but we’re also feeling encouraged about continuing to become more invested and involved here. Who knows what the future will bring?

Thanks to everyone for their prayers and encouragement this week. And please pray for us as we start house-hunting!

We love you. And we’re looking forward to a summer visit to Wisconsin!