Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Home


The past few months have been a whirlwind of adventure. Our family took part in a huge community Christmas musical production here in Panama and the day after the show, we hopped on a jet plane and headed home to Thomasville, Georgia. We spent 3 weeks reconnecting with our home church and precious friends there. We were able to spend time with our extended families and make memories with them. I was apprehensive (okay, a nervous wreck) about spending time back in the USA. I had a long list of worries but at the top was this;

I was afraid that we would not want to leave and come back to Panama.

I was afraid that goodbye to our friends would hurt too much. I was worried that having to leave the "comfort" of life in the USA would be too difficult. In the end, there was some validity to my worries and fears. There were tears shed with goodbyes and I fondly remember quick trips to Walmart, Chick- fil- A and Sonic. However, what I had not really trusted was the peace in my heart as we left and headed back to Panama. It felt, well...... right.

I know that God has called us to serve in Panama City for this time in the life of our family. There is nothing sweeter than being in the center of God's will and knowing that you are being obedient to what He has called you to do. Not even Krispy Kreme donuts (which I ate A LOT) are as sweet as laying your head down and waking up knowing that God is working through your family for His good.

I am so grateful for the time we were able to spend in Georgia. We needed it and it recharged our batteries. I am also grateful that coming back to Panama felt like going home. I am grateful that there is room for two homes in my heart.

2 comments:

Jami Butler said...

I'm so glad that some of your apprehension was relieved. It was wonderful to reconnect, and we look forward to doing that again in the future. We continue to pray for your family and your ministry. Keep on carrying the torch.... We are so proud of you!!!
Love, Jami

leigh said...

You sure do have a way with words:)What a beautiful way to describe your feelings about home. I have to agree that it is fantastic to be smack dab in the middle of God's will. Whether it's going to teach at the high school or working with kids in another country, when you are doing what God created you to do, there's no greater feeling.

Love you friend!
Leigh