Reassurance

I woke up this morning feeling very anxious and nervous about all of the changes that will happen in the next few weeks. I plan to blog more about our summer later (as well as catch up on about 6 months of Hawaii living...haha oops), but I wanted to pause and write/reflect before we embark on the next part of our journey. 

It's been a very busy - and stressful - summer. Dan has been in Alabama for training, I've spent my time with family (both in TX and NY), and Sydney has been in Texas with Dan's family. (They graciously hosted her for 6+ weeks!) On top of that...we're still in the process of moving from Hawaii to Colorado. We've been without our stuff (the majority of our household goods are in route), I have no car (we sold my car before we left HI), and we're basically "homeless". Don't get me wrong...I'm incredibly thankful for the time I've spent with family throughout the past couple of months, and it's been a huge blessing. But I miss my husband, and the feeling of being in "limbo" isn't easy...it's actually quite unsettling.

However, in just two days, after an entire summer apart, we'll be reunited! I cannot wait to have our little family back together again! On Friday, Dan and I will meet in TX, see our sweet pup, and spend a few days visiting his family/regrouping. In addition, we hope to purchase a new car (minor detail). From there, our plan is to drive (in two cars) to CO early next week and move into our new home - a house that we're renting, but have yet to see in person (another minor detail). 

Ahhh! My head is spinning.  

Moving is inherently stressful. The logistics are overwhelming. It's a sense of loss - leaving behind what is known - combined with the fear of starting over. And if I'm being completely honest, it is very easy for me to get stuck in worry mode. I am naturally resistant to change, and I like being comfortable. Sometimes, I even find myself feeling envious of friends who never have to move and/or friends who live close to their families. 

But God is faithful.  

...and I'm thankful He doesn't let me stay in that mode for long. Every time I worry, I'm reminded of how and where He's taken us thus far. Every logistic, down to the smallest detail, has always been provided for so perfectly, in His timing. 

I'm thankful for our journey. I'm thankful we have the opportunity to move and see new places. I'm thankful we have friends all over the country. And I know all of these experiences - all of the people and places in our lives - are shaping us into the people He wants us to be. 

It's so reassuring to know that the God of the universe goes before us. 

He has a plan for us. 

And He loves us. 

Keep Smiling...