He was offered a job

Just wanted to let you all in on the latest news about Florida. We were expecting a call last week (June 16 thru 20th) or this week (June 23-27) telling us when John's start date would be there is Lee County. Yesterday June 26the we heard from them and got his start date so, today John let his current employer plan out his departure date!

He needs to be in Florida by August 1st to pick up his uniforms and make sure they fit properly. His start date for Academy is August 7th. This means, from my feeble understanding, that we all must be moved to Florida by August 1st ? So, please be praying that the Lord would work out the details in His timing.

This news, to me, comes as a kind of 'bitter but sweet'. The bitter part……. Until we got the news of our departure date, it was quite nice to live in ignorance, not knowing what God was doing but also reveling in the possibility that there really was no finality and that MAYBE God could still 'change his mind'? He He! I know kind of silly! Now that it is really happening it has given us the ability to grieve for what we will be leaving behind which has been a bit tough.

The sweet part is that it does mean that the Lord is working out the plan He has set before us and He is confirming it through our situations. I am sure there will be many more sweet things to follow as things continue to unfold.

Some things to be praying about:

~ Our house to sell, as we can't afford to move without this going through.

~ God would give us clarity on the logistics of the move; if we should do it ourselves or hire a company.

~ How to get down there; if God would want me and the kids to fly or drive with the caravan.

~ We would be content and not anxious with the idea of NOT having all the details in place but would be able to rest in the Lord to provide answers in His time!

Just to let you all know, these are ALL the details we have at present. If you are wondering what we are going to do if our house doesn't sell……… well I am not quite sure and will begin to cross that bridge when we come to it. There are many logistical questions I have laid at the Lord's feet so please if you could just do this with me I would really appreciate the extra prayers!