Choosing

Last night I had one of those rare nights of insomnia. Yay for getting to watch all of season 1 of "Call the Midwife". I finally fell asleep about 6am this morning. Woke up at 8am to get ready for the day. All morning I've felt like I'm on the edge. Like everything is just waiting to explode. Being honest; keeping it real. I tried my hardest to be calm and patient as I took my children on a trek through Target. As we were home and I was dividing out breakfast, I thought, "This is going to be a rough day!" with an extra long sigh for emphasis. 

Definitely- it could go that way.

But then I thought, "you choose". I believe that I have the very same Spirit living inside of me that raised Jesus Christ from the dead. If he's powerful enough to do that, surely He's powerful enough to change my perspective and attitude. It was amazing the mental shift. The obvious change in direction that took place was overwhelming. I'm sure I will have to avail myself of His power through this day, as I should every moment, but the reminder that it is all about my choice has stuck in my brain and heart....again. Lessons being repeated as usual. 

We all have the power to choose. We are made in His image.

Two Roads: A Decided Path

For the last month and a half, Rod has been interviewing for a position that would possibly take our family to Boise, Idaho. The rewards of such a venture were vast and we excitedly supported this possible opportunity. Our two roads: one would take us to Boise, Idaho in a huge career jump with a whole new part of the country opened for us to explore, while the other would keep us in Tulsa, Oklahoma to continue building things we've been a part of for the last few years.

Boise is a beautiful place that I would love to visit if I ever have the opportunity. 

After lots of prayer and pursuit of the Boise opportunity, Rod found out this week that he did not get the job. He did get great recommendation for his skills and encouragement from his boss. Nothing disappointing really about not getting the job. After all of the tornados that have ravaged our beloved Oklahoma as well as the pull of family living nearby in Colorado, Texas, Missouri, Kentucky, and within the state, we'd already been completely happy with the prospect of getting to stay.

So, what now? We are still working with determination to get our current home refinanced. After we refinance, we will plan to rent it out. Our goal is to have those completed by the end of the summer. Then we will purchase land and build a place we want to put some roots in for a while. Rod is excited about continuing to breathe life and greatness into his Tulsa team (he did get the job he'd applied for here to be the training supervisor for the Tulsa site) and I'm excited to have space to grow our family, breathe life into other families through our local church (Lifechurch.tv), and praying about the possibility of adoption and/or foster care. Excited about what God holds in our future.

Greater things have yet to come and greater things are still to be done in this city.