February 6, 2006- ONE YEAR!

As of yesterday, I have been in San Luis Obispo for one year. I think back,leaving FBC that day. It was REVO, we were in worship, Mary Grace coming back, crying. Then Kim Greer. Both in awe and ancipation of what plans God had for me. And a saddness for all of us, that a season was ending and new one begining. I will never forget getting off that plane. Finally after 6 long weeks apart being in Jeff's arms again! Sigh--the world was right. Little did I know the hardships that were ahead.......It was a very hard year new culture, new church, new job, learning to be relationship, letting God chip away everything I was (even Gunner my jeep).....to just be His. Was it enough just to be "His child...His girl".......sometimes it wasn't ...I missed home. I still miss home. But as I reflect over the last year, Yes it was hard.......but it wasn't without hope. Many times in my life have been very hard and without hope........"Hope deferred makes the heart sick but a longing fullfilled is a tree of life." I know that heart sickness well............but his year as a longing was being fullfilled....my tree is begining to take root. We are in good soil and we at this time in our lives as husband and wife...are in awe of God's love for us. And I just feel so blessed have God's best for me.