That best describes my status right now. Emotionally and physically. Ethan moved to Austin in May. With the exception of 2 weekends and a trip to Destin, we have been apart for 3 months. So emotionally family has been hard, single-parenting is hard. I realized that for the last three weeks, almost every moment of my day, has been packing related. We did the pool, lunch with friends, but alot of my day was spent planning or packing. And I was still taping boxes the morning the movers arrived. They packed up all day yesterday, and a sweet friend helped me clean the house late into the night.
In the midst of that, I began saying goodbye to friends. Good ol’ JB left for Africa earlier in the week so she was first, my family away from family with our small group at church, sweet neighborhood friends, and then the greatest next door neighbors chose a trip to Alaska the day we leave. I was blessed beyond anything I can measure in Spring Hill. Friends who sacrificed money to fundraise for cancer, babysitters during 5-a-week radiation, a friendly face walking down the sidewalk, friends for the girls to play with by simply walking outside. I loved our little world here. I could have stayed, watched the girls grow up with friends, enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the snow, the cool nights, the pleasures of a small city.
But it has been evidently clear that God has different plans for us. To take our story to a new place. And that is where we are headed, following his lead. If you follow (and comment) I will continue to update all my daily experiences as we move and share with you how God will continue to provide for us as we move into the next phase in our lives.
I am not going to pretend I have it all together. The packing I could handle; bathing, feeding 3 kids daily, I could do it. But moving to a new place is scary. I don’t know my neighbors, I don’t have a church family, never seen the schools I chose, don’t even know where the grocery store is. Trust. That is about all I can do, and pray God blesses me in Round Rock like he did in Spring Hill.
The last night in the Tanyard Springs house
I am sure you will move into this next chapter with the fortitude that you have taken on all of your challenges…HEAD ON! We will miss you and your family.
Thinking about you as you make this transition. I understand completely and pray for the Lord to provide. Can’t wait to read about your new adventures!! I still remember when you told me you were moving to Nashville and I was so jealous you were going to my home. 🙂 Who knows where the Bills family will end up next??????
You’ve been a single parent for 3 months? You go, girl! Scott’s been gone 10 days and I’m pretty much breaking down. AND my parents are here to help me!
I have no doubt that you’ve got it together much more than you think you do. And I also have no doubt that God will bless you in Round Rock. In the meantime, I hope the move goes well and I hope you go from being drained to rejuvenated very soon!
Covering you in prayer during this time. I have walked this walk – being alone w/ children w/ husband already moved. Packing, new place I knew nothing about. (Cedar Park, in fact). Prayers that you find a good church home, dear friends, and a sense of belonging. Praying that God provides everything you need during this transition. May He give you the energy you need to deal w/ all that goes along w/ moving. May He give you wisdom in decisions and peace and comfort as you make this house and town a home and a home town. May His blessings rain down upon you.
Hugs and continued prayers and happy thoughts broadcasting from our house. I’m excited to see and read what all God will have for you guys in this next chapter! Love you 5!