Goodness, I knew I hadn't posted for a bit due to the craziness of getting settled, but I didn't realize how long it had been. Well, we're here and have been for 12 days. Today we are actually headed to my parents house for Thanksgiving. We'll stay there through Sunday.
Our move went so well. The Thursday night before we left so many people came to help us pack the truck and clean out the house. It was overwhelming how much love we felt. We were deeply moved.
The drive down went great, and our launch team was here to help unload us. The two men who drove down the trailer also stayed for a few hours. Then our sweet friends, Nick and Megan Bremer, surprised us by showing up. And also, Brian and Melissa Wolff from St. Louis, came to. The blessings just kept coming and coming. Paul and I couldn't process it. The Wolff's and Bremer's stayed all day Saturday and helped us get almost everything done. We love them all so much!
We've been settling in and making big adjustments. The transition for school has been a bit rough for Joshua and Beth. We're in a much bigger area so they aren't used to how things run in bigger areas like this. They're biggest complaint has been that the teachers yell at the students. Joshua actually said to me, "How do the teachers expect us to respect them when they don't treat us with respect?" That was really hard to hear. He and his teacher aren't really fitting together well so it will probably just be one of those years that is rough. We'll have to coach him through and pray that God would give her a grace and kindness for him.
Beth is doing very well in her classroom. Her teacher is known for being very strict but also very fun. We are totally fine with a strict teacher. Beth loves that she has gotten an A on her behavior report every Friday.
Micaiah is our normal energetic kid. I don't think he even senses a big difference in life:)
Paul is learning to adjust to not having "office hours". This is a time of rejuvenating and adjusting. But it challenges my hard working husband. He has been making calls to connect with people in town and do some networking. We joined the YMCA here, which is awesome, and He has actually been working out!
I have just felt very overwhelmed with the changes and adjustments. I find myself saying "Take it easy. I don't have to do it all in one day." It's just unbelievable how much has to be done to establish a new residence ie. bank accounts, grocery shopping routines, changing direct withdrawals. On and on it has gone. I have also been under a huge spiritual attack with a return of anxiety. The last couple of days have been much better. I believe the enemy saw an opportune time in me when I have been exhausted on all levels and have high levels of cortisol in my system. (the stress hormone). He has assailed me with the lies of losing my mind etc... But God is powerful and has been faithful. I believe He will continue to be!
Overall, we're doing well. It's all about adjustment which will take awhile. We don't feel quite "normal" yet, but we'll find that new "normal" with each day.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!!!
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