This past weekend, Faith Fellowship held our Farewell Party. During both of our morning services, Larry had our entire family come on stage to be prayed for by the Elders and commissioned as church planters.
Our Farewell Party was after 2nd service and was a potluck. It was so much fun! A funny song was written and performed for us. It was called "The Gophers Still Stink". The Gophers are the University of Minnesota football team. And of course, most people here are University of Wisconsin Badger fans. Once I get the lyrics from Paul, I'll post them or the video that our friend took with his phone.
During the party, people were able to share their thoughts and feelings with us. It was a very moving time to hear how God had impacted lives in our time here.
We had small group Sunday night too. Our terrific group, knowing our exhaustion from the day, just planned a low key dinner for all of us. That was very nice.
The church gave each of us a Marshfield Tigers hoody. We love them and wore them to small group on Sunday night.
I've been packing away. As of now the master bedroom and kids' rooms are all packed. I left out a couple of their favorite toys or items so they would have something to do over the next few days.
I think our family is really starting to feel stressed. Paul and I sat down last night to see what his income would be like after we had deducted insurance, housing, and an administrative fee we have to pay to route his check. I left the conversation very discouraged because it looks like we are getting a bit of a paycut. God has been so faithful, and I have doubt that He will continue to be and provide for all of our needs. But I'm just left wondering why following Him has to be so hard at times.
Sometimes, I feel like all I talk about in my blog is money, but honestly, it's one of the biggest hurdles in getting to the church planting world. You have to have income, which is supplied purely from people who share your vision and want to support you. And there is no guarantee that they will send in their monthly commitment. This is truly blind faith and a massive challenge for me each and every day. I had this idea that once our support was raised that having to walk in this blind faith would end. IT DOESN'T! It's going to be like this for the rest of our lives!
Beth is really struggling, evidenced by many, many emotional breakdowns over silly things. Truthfully, we are exhausted with her right now. My prayer each moment is for grace and compassion to deal with her emotions in the midst of my pure exhaustion. And my heart aches to see her hurting and upset and not able to understand her feeling and emotions. At times like these, I'm so thankful for my education that has helped me understand how kids process stress.
Only 8.5 days til MOVE DAY!
Love you all!
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