It's been just over three weeks since we moved into our new home and life has been interesting. We've seen a lot and had fun times. I've posted about many of them. I don't like to make it look like life is perfect on here because it's far from that. I don't want to forget the hard times I've learned from either. So, here's a sliver what life has been like up to this point.
Being here in Laie has been harder for me than preparing to come was and that was hard. "Paradise" as everyone calls it is a great place to visit. But living here has been difficult with a many new challenges for me personally and for our family. Even though life has been harder for everyone here so far, we've seen the Lord guiding and blessing us as we go.
One of the major blessings I've been given so far is the fact that although I know things have been rough, I can't remember all of the struggles that have encompassed this move. I just know it has been crazy. My plate has been overflowing for about three months now and it's been fuller than normal for awhile. There have been times when it has gotten the best of me. The only way I've made it through is when I've finally accepted that I can't do this on my own and I've prayed for help. The Lord is waiting with his arms reached out. He brings instant peace when we ask. It's a peace that only the Lord can give.
As I've felt alone here and felt like I couldn't take anything else on, I still felt that peace when more had been added to my plate. I had to seek it. But the Lord was there waiting. I knew everything would work out and there was light at the end of the tunnel. I know there will always be light as long as we follow Him. My other saving grace has been a beautiful view out the back window.
I can sit out there and watch the waves and literally see the power of God in this beautiful world he has given us. It makes me think of Him and wonder why on earth he wants us here in Hawaii. Of course Bo is serving at the school and many people will be blessed. But, why us? Why now?
I'm sure we'll come to know why at least a little bit more. But for now, I will just live on the faith that I know we are suppose to be here. So, here we'll stay.
All of that said, yesterday was a good day! We met a couple of people Sunday and I went on a walk with a new friend in the morning. I finally felt like my mind was no longer a paper shredder slicing any "to do" or thought passing through. My thoughts began to feel more like a filing cabinet again. Everything in its place. My patience was much better, we had scripture time before school, the kids had a great day at school, homework wasn't a nightmare, and we had a great Family Home Evening. It was just a great day and I knew things were going to get a bit easier. I'm sure more challenges will come but the craziness of the recent past is in the past.
I just have to say thanks for the phone calls of encouragement and especially for a patient, loving, husband who will take the time to listen and just give me a hug for as long as I need. I love you babe!
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