I am just going to be honest, the past 24 hours have been pretty difficult for me emotionally. We left Virginia on Thursday and were able to hang in Nashville for a couple of days celebrating with Bethany. It was her birthday Friday. We had an awesome day. There are 9 children between us so actually getting to spend one on one time together is a rare treat. However, Tim was wonderful and entertained the troupes for us so we were able to have most of the day just hanging out together. We had so much fun! In fact, it was a perfect day. We ended the day at The Cocoa Tree where I had THE BEST chocolate brownie cookie that was ever made. AMAZING! If you are ever near Nashville, you must make it a priority to get one. Anyway, I digress.....We left Nashville this morning and it was a hard goodbye. To be honest, I was not expecting it to be. Bethany and I have not lived in the same state for years and our friendship is well acquainted with long distances. I did not really think this goodbye would be much different from the hundreds of others I have had with her. I was wrong. It was awful! We were both a wreck and honestly I have not been much better the entire day.
I am scared. I know that God has got this whole thing under control and I trust Him, I really do. But I am still scared. In 2 weeks my family and I are going to be in a place where they do not speak English and the world as we know it does not exist. It is all a bit overwhelming. I am certain that everything I am feeling is normal and part of the process and I am trusting God to give us all the grace to handle it. It just feels pretty yucky right now.
Just so that I can close on a lighter note, here is a picture of Bethany and her birthday present to herself. A nose ring :) I told you we had a fun day!! :)
8 comments:
I am praying for you, friend. My heart goes out to you. I know this is a hard time but you are right, God has it in control!
I know it is tough!! Know that we are lifting you up in prayer. Dan read the footprints thing in church today----know that he is carrying you through this valley....hugs and kisses!!!
We got Gl's note in SS---the kids were soo excited to hear from her.
Praying for you! May you find the comfort and security of "home" in GOD!
Tina - I can totally relate. The goodbyes at the Farm were hard, but nothing compared to the good-byes with life-long friends. We just have to remembe that HE is holding our hand every step of the wasy.
Michelle
Ohh, Tina!! It is terribly normal, but still terribly difficult! Especially this time of year- I can't imagine! Praying for you all!!
I'm praying for you extra hard tonight, friend. I sure do hope I get a chance to see you when you pass through our neck of the woods. Have a beautiful Christmas. We all love you!
Jami & co.
I love you.
Tina-I just happened upon your blog. What a very exciting adventure for your family. I am praying "Grace for the Race" for this season of your lives. Looking forward to keeping up through your blog.
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