A Personal Update

Last night Jim Huhta, worship leader for first service, asked me how things are going with our family and how we’re feeling about being here. I thought others might like to know the answer to that question.

Overall, it’s been a wonderful whirlwind. I can’t remember a time in my life when God has answered so many specific prayers in such a short amount of time. From Lake Hills, to our house, to schooling for the girls, to people we felt like we could be ourselves around, to relationships with the staff, to wisdom on specific decisions, to unity with the deacons and PA, to the distance from our house to the church. It’s hard to keep track!

Even this week the Lord answered another prayer regarding Meredith. For those that don’t know, Mere took an ADHD pill at school throughout the entire year last year. Lynsey and I never felt great about that because although it did help Meredith become more attentive, it made her seem like a different child. So we’ve been asking God to help her so that she doesn’t need to take that medicine anymore. By God’s grace, Meredith hasn’t taken one pill of any kind since we’ve moved. Even her first several days at school have been great–no potty accidents, no difficulties at all that we know of. We are so thankful to the Lord for that. He continues to be so good to us.

We are still adjusting to the area. The other day someone told me an event was happening in a nearby town and it was like I had never heard of it. Those moments can be a little unnerving and make me feel, “Where in the world am I right now?” But the Lord is with me and He settles my heart and mind.

Caroline is adjusting to a school that seems to have students that are very close-knit. It’s a new experience for her to be the new girl and have to break into already existing friend groups. We appreciate your prayers for her.

I was watching Lynsey interact with the girls in the kitchen yesterday and I thought (seriously I’m not just blowing smoke here): “how in the world am I married to her?” So, yeah, God is real y’all! 🙂

There are always frustrating moments in life because life is life and ministry life is sometimes challenging. But all in all, our hearts are growing for the people of LHBC, we are hopeful for our girls to spend the rest of their adolescence here, and we’re excited and humbled for the Lord to use us.

Thanks for asking, Jim.