I am an expert worrier. Seriously, no training or anything, it just comes to me naturally. I could go pro. So the minute we decided to move, sitting out in the middle of the driveway in the cool evening, baby wrapped in a blanket on my lap, I started worrying about it. I haven't waivered in our decision, but even though I know we are following in God's plan, and I know this is happening, I still worry about all the details. Where are we going to get the money for a move? Should we get a truck and move ourselves? How are we going to have time to pack? Should we wait until January when our lease is up? What about our health insurance? How will the kids react? How will we leave our church? Where will I get Elijah's one year immunizations done?
I even went so far as to suggest to Omar that we should just wait until January to move, when our lease has expired, and maybe we'll be able to save some money and plan out some details to make the move easier. His response:
"You know what happens to people who wait once God has told them to go? They end up wandering in the wilderness for 40 years!"
Oh, how I love my husband! God has truly blessed me with a man of faith.
So we are going. We haven't picked the exact date yet, but it will definitely be the beginning of July. Omar's last day at the daycare is June 28. I am planning for my last day at work to be June 14 so I can finish the packing and stuff. My request to work part time was denied; I can't handle the non-stop work anymore, and I am ready to go. And when God has called us to do something, He opens the doors.
Omar called the rental company to ask about breaking our lease. This was one of our bigger roadblocks. Turns out, they don't really care. We have to pay for a carpet cleaning and paint touch up, but they expect the house to be leased again right away.
I also just discovered that USAA partners with Assurant Health to offer some very affordable health insurance options. USAA is one of my favorite companies; they've always treated us so well with our car and renter's insurance. We can get short term or long term family health insurance depending on what we decide our final needs are. I will take all 3 kids to our pediatrician for a final check up June 12 before we move, then request copies of all their medical records. If we don't find a pediatrician in Texas right away, I can visit the public health department to get Elijah's one year immunizations done.
God has also shown us He will provide the money for the move, but we are still gathering resources. We are currently evaluating the costs of different moving options (the two big choices are Uhaul or Pods). We will be selling the Honda. Omar's parents have offered a car to use, so that will be a little extra money for the move, as well as one less big thing to move.
In so many small ways, the details are falling in place. We have received so much encouragement from friends and families, and even just acquaintances. It is very apparent that God is in this and is working. And He's taking my worry, and giving me peace. I can honestly say, I have never felt God's presence and guidance in my life as strongly as I have these last couple of weeks.
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
Thank you to all our family and friends who have been so supportive. Many of you have expressed sadness to see us go, but at the same time rejoicing with us at this new opportunity, excited to see what God has planned for us in Texas!
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