Today I am at peace with being "alone".  But, I can't say I have been at peace every day.  I've never moved from our state back in the Midwest.  Born and raised there, married there, lived there with my husband for 18 years.  Then to be called to New England in a whirlwind fashion...not my thoughts, but HIS. 

So, here I am.  I have met some very nice people!  The one thing I have been told over and over is that in New England you make a friend for life and it is sometimes hard for a "new" person to break in to the tight ring of friendships.  I have never been a pushy person(at least I don't think so), so I don't feel like I should push my friendship on anyone, but I continue to pray that the Lord will bring us like-minded friends, a church, and just a feeling of comfort.  I do feel like this is my home after only 3 months!  That says a lot, doesn't it? 

There are some days I just cry and remember friends and family back in good ole Indiana.  I remember the farm lands, the flat lands, my whole life!  It's not that I miss the land as I feel New England is absolutely beautiful right now!  I love living in the valley and mountain areas!  I love the wildlife.  I love how kind every one is.  I miss being able to call up a friend and talk.  I miss going to the park to meet with other friends for a few hours.  I miss sharing thoughts and ideas about homeschooling with other moms. I miss what I knew for so long. I even miss running the homeschool group I started, the two food co-ops, and the 4H group!  And that was keeping me very busy.  I know that this is a time that the Lord is calling me to REST.  I can feel that lying heavy on my heart, so, I have not tried to take on any new "activities".  I have also felt a pull to get back to writing again.  I know I am not alone.  I know the Lord is always here by my side.  I know He has plans for our family.  Somedays it is just so lonely.  But, I know that is a good thing, because it causes me to focus on the Lord and what His vision is for our family.  If I am too busy (even if only with a few things) than I will not be able to hear Him when He calls me. 

Soon enough our children will be grown up.  What kind of memories do we want them to have?  What kind of a foundation are we building for them?  SERVING THE LORD!!!FAMILY!!!! There are not any second chances!  So, I have to keep reminding myself that this move is not about me, but about growing our children for Christ.  God has a plan for each one of them and we need to be listening.

Walking in Faith,

Michelle

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Posted by Kitty

I have moved several times in my life, but never more than 5 or 6 miles from my oringinal home where I grew up as a child. I can not imagine what it feels like to move so far away from everything I have known. I do have a brother and a friend that moved away from me. All I can tell you, is get free long distance, like I did to keep in touch with them LOL.
Take your rest that He has provided you, and he will send you what you need.
Kitty

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Posted by mc2rwe

Michelle,

I moved here (Arkansas) from Idaho about a year and a 1/2 ago. I knew that it was His will for us to be here but I left everything I knew behind. It was a real struggle for me. The Lord pulled me through and I love it here now. I will be praying that God gives you friends and a church to call your own.

Blessings

Kathy

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