Overwhelming...

The word of the year. At least for us.

Our lives have be turned upside down in so many ways. Started with moving from a packed 1300 sq ft house (with a full basement) in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of practically everything to a 1500 sq ft house on a super busy street and walking distance to major conveniences to moving yet again, this time into a 585 sq ft basement apartment in a very quiet neighborhood where we can only walk to a small park. All of this happened whilst I was pregnant and post birth. It all seems kinda jumbled in my mind; like it has been 5 years in one (expect we all only aged a few months). 

Overwhelming...

Each time we had to move we have had no idea where we would go next, yet God provided miraculously at the last minute with each move. And with each move we have begun to realize what is important to us and what we can live without. We began to realize that we were beginning to become controlled by "things". We discovered the living "small / tiny" movement and felt it calling our names. We discovered how living close (literally) to each other has strengthened our relationships. We have discovered (even though we have heard it thousands of times) that God's plans are bigger and better; that He will provide ALL of our needs and even some of our desires. Faith. A simple word with such depth of meaning.

Faith. A bit like a black hole. Once you truly commit yourself to faith it sucks you in and transforms you. But you have to be willing to fully commit or you will miss the beauty of not being in control. Something that I am still learning. But with a rough pregnancy, two moves, and major down sizing I feel like it is getting easier.

I want to share so much. I apologize in advanced if some of it seems jumbled and a bit confusing. I, myself, and still reeling from all of the changes. But I hope that by sharing what the Lord has done for us I will be able to maintain a thankful heart and bless others in the process. 

It is messy, as most works in progress are. I can't see the entire picture yet. It is still a work in progress, I have to keep reminding myself. A wonderful, amazing, original work of art lovingly being hand crafted by God. If that isn't humbling... then I don't know what is. Praise God for humility and for grace.