I'm sitting here (but not where you think), just a year, almost to the day from the start of the big fish adventure. A lot has happened this last year. We have lost much. Family, friends, possessions, a little peace and sanity here or there. We have gained much too. Friends, perspective, cherished memories, and new outlook on life and ministry. Though grand as this adventure has been, there is a time and a season for everything, and this adventure has come to an end. Today we received final word, and Jon is now the proud staff employee of Shelter Ins. It is only fitting that his first day is September 2nd, the exact date we started our little adventure a year ago and left for Hurricane Ike. It is a good job, making good money, and it has great benefits. One of those benefits is that we can afford to have a brick and mortar home in a city we can afford....Oklahoma city. Oklahoma is where we left five years ago to come to Dallas, so it is only fitting that it is where we return after our long journey. Though we hadn't accomplished as much as we intended to this past year, I do believe none the less that it was a God appointed journey. Through the twist and turn, trials and triumphs of adventure, God taught us unwavering trust in his hand of providence; peace in our dependence on our loving creator, and He lead us to the little church in Atlanta where He began to stoke a new fire for our ministry and evangelism.
It is bitter sweet looking at a now empty "big fish" (yes, we bought a house already and have mostly moved in!). It was home for so long, but now it seems so small. I hate to see it go, but I'm so excited for our new home and plans. I'm also going to miss the travel, but again, having the kids back in their activities will be good for all of us.....oh and a yard for Caedon....he will be happy! I want to thank you all for praying for us. there were times just the knowledge that friends were lifting us up kept hope alive. and for me, having some sense of friendship and connection with someone outside my tiny home meant more to me than you will ever know. To our friends in Dallas.....You haven't heard the last from us!!! We still have family there, and for that matter you are our family too and we plan on visiting often; but still....we will miss you terribly. As for the big fish adventure.......well that may have come to an end, but another adventure awaits us. God has awakening in us again the desire to reach the lost. Paradigm: White Field. Jesus said just look and you will see that the fields are white for harvest....so that is what we plan to do here in OKC....look....and harvest!
Blessings to you All!!!!
Emily
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