One more day

Sometimes feeling the need to be overly organized is a lot to bare. Tomorrow our 5th wheel arrives at the campground. We had originally planned to move today, but in a way it's nice that it won't be til tomorrow because Jason will be able to get off of work easier tomorrow. Each new house, for me, will always need to be organized in a different way. I hope tomorrow Jason will allow me to take my time unpacking the boxes and making sure everything goes exactly where I want it to go. I don't want to just throw things anywhere. We have until December 15th to be completely moved out of this rental house so we have plenty of time to move in and stay organized. Jason has been good about letting me be in charge of all the packing. Although, I think he secretly was more than happy to surf the web while I packed even though he often asked if there was anything he could do to help. I didn't want things going into boxes that I didn't know about so I wanted to do all the packing myself. I'm thankful that God timed this move for us with the exact right timing that we needed. I had plenty of time to be very organized. When we were done packing there was little time between living out of boxes, having no furniture in the house, and finding out we had a renter. God has been very good to our unworthy family in this move. I feel very blessed that He has allowed us to get this camper and start a new. I am really hoping this new start is just what we need. I have big plans for my new camper living. Emma is starting back up in school, I'll be doing more writing, we'll be taking lots of walks and playing at the playground. It will be easier for me to get out of the "house" here as there are things to do out doors that are walking distance.

I just finished packing up some other odds and ends around the house. I can't believe the time has finally come where we are only keeping out last minute items. It still seems unreal to me. I'm the type of person who really doesn't show very much emotion until the exact moment that I need to. The RV gets here tomorrow afternoon so it probably won't hit me until then that we are actually doing this.

Thank you to our new friends (and one of my clients) Stan and Cheryl for lending us their trailer for hauling, for always being there to help out, and for joining us for our Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. I'm very thankful to be in the camper by Thanksgiving so I can still set up my tree at the usual, traditional time, day after Thanksgiving.

Prayers are always needed. Please and thank you.

I just wanted to give everyone a thank you for the prayers that I know are going up for us when ever you read my blog. I grow weary. My marriage is hanging by a prayer bound thread. We listened to a sermon online called "Dealing with the Hen" by Pastor Brent Armstrong from Tucson Baptist Temple (my parent's church). He said "Don't blame God for the evil in your life. You allow the evil in your life when you leave the protection of God's wing." (Not a direct quote)

This really touched my heart. Last night as Jason and I lay awake at 3 am talking about how we can be better as husband and wife, I realized I was not under the protective wing of Jesus Christ. It's really that simple. Let God protect you and you won't get hurt. I remember my mom telling me about a personal triumph one time. She said she suddenly sat back and realized that she was driving and she needed to just sit back and let God take the wheel. My mom has always been such a prayer warrior. She prays for the needs of her family and God always provides. I always know when she is praying for me. I often strive to be a prayer warrior like my mom. She has so much more faith than me. I simply can not wait, spiritually, to be back under the preaching of Pastor Armstrong when I move back there in March. God has not been leading us to any church here on the Island. I think it's because they just simply won't give us the leading that we need. We need hard core preaching of the true Word of God.

I went to a Bible study with a group of ladies who study out of the NIV. My faith in the King James Bible was further restored as we read a scripture that said something in the NIV along the lines of "God's love is everywhere." (I forget the exact passage) But, in my Bible, the true word of God, it read "God's MERCY is everywhere." God may love us. But it's by His MERCY that we are saved! God may love us enough to send his Son Jesus to die for us, but it is His MERCY that continues to forgive my many many short comings.

I learned a lot from that Bible study and very much enjoyed a gathering of Christian ladies. But after reading that passage against the other versions I knew God was telling me to stick to what I know is true. There is no reason why we can't listen to His TRUE Word online.

Family, friends, I urge you to continue praying for my family. We are making a change in our lives that is clearly led by the Lord. We are very excited about it. God is helping us sell our furniture quickly. We have high hopes to be out of this rental any day now. I feel God's leading all around our family. But, we are not yet under his protective wing and we need some more prayers to get us there.

I'm also thankful for my sister Kim who is keeping me on my toes by taking time out of her day to do a Bible study with me on how to be a better wife and Christian. It's nice to be accountable to her for my Bible reading and study. It's nice to talk with someone who has the same religious beliefs as I do and who will encourage me in the way I need to go.

I'm thankful for you other un-named family and friends who are thinking of us, praying for us and encouraging us to get back on track. You know who you are.

Praise God and shame on the devil!