We sold our house in Conway and moved over Thanksgiving to Greenbrier to stay in my in loves house till we found land or a house. They actually put their house for sale so we could show it for them thinking ti might take a while in this market. So we showed the house a couple days before Darrell and I went on our 20th Anniversary Sailing Trip which we took exactly a month early on Dec 2 2012. While we cruised around the BVI the house sold and our kids began frantically looking for us a place to stay. We have awesome kids, family and friends. On Dec 26th we moved to an apartment back in Conway......while it iced/snowed and officially everything but a few toys and clothes went to storage. You see we started the "things in storage about 2 years ago preparing to move quickly. Funny I heard God right I just didn't have the right time frame or number of quick moves in a row right : )
We are currently waiting to close on a house in the spot that Darrell and I looked at when Kimber was 2 and didn't have enough wisdom or faith to buy land up on the Mountain. Funny side note our pastor actually lives on a portion of that original land we stood and prayed, dreamed, and desired but walk away asking God to let us come back later when Kimber was healthy. It took 16 years and just down the street a little but we are closer now to that dream spot!
Our 20th Anniversary Trip was so amazing. God gave us rest, began redeeming time in our hearts, minds, and marriage. I wasn't sure I would enjoy the being a working crew while on our anniversary but it was perfect! We made new friends, got reacquainted with our love for each other and the water, and I fell absolutely in love with the BVI and sailing to explore all the places that you could only get to by sailboat or dingy.
Our family has been preparing for a new adventure to start for a while. God has been encouraging us to simplify so we can go to where he sends us. I was able to soak up the refreshing winds that are blowing me toward a new role in life. While I wait for God to open the doors I am able to reflect on the beauty of that trip. I know that our new adventure has begun and what an amazing time it will be with the Lord!
As we left to return home I told Darrell " let's do this trip again with friends at least 1 time a year if not 2"
So if you are looking for a different vacation that is so unique look into a Sailing Adventure Cruise with David Colborn at 4theheart.org
There really is so much I could write about spiritually from Nov until now but I am not really sure what is relevant to you and just for me so I will just ponder those in my heart for now.
I did however enjoy praying for an event that came to UCA not that long ago, Dutch Sheets and Clay Nash did minister and teach. It was very powerful and God has big plans for His Kingdom. I have never been to anything like that before and so I enjoyed the learning parts that the Lord allowed for me and I have many things to search out now. I really do enjoy seeking the Father and all he has to show and teach me.
I am currently working on getting Kimberlyn's graduation celebration in order for May 2013. It is so surreal that our daughter who I laid down at Jesus feet and said she is yours live or die tomorrow is about to graduate and go off to college. This weekend she is in Miss Teen Arkansas International while her grandparents move their stuff to Texas. Such a busy time but yet we are peaceful, resting and waiting on the Lord for our everything.
For those wondering about the Everyday Edison top 10 has not been announced yet and we are prayerfully hopeful it will be soon. NLC Family Camp will be in June again in Gore, OK. I guess that should give a ton to think about so I am going to go try to sleep. Oh yeah and it snowed today in Arkansas on the first full day of spring. How crazy is that?
Have a lovely weekend!
Sonya
