Just to update you...

As most of you know already, we officially become Tennesseans in 6 days! This is still crazy to us and has happened completely by surprise and incredibly fast but we are SO excited!! Matt received a call from The Bridge church in Spring Hill, TN a little over a month ago offering him the position of 'Pastor of Membership and Mission'. The Bridge is a semi-new church plant that has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years. Matt interviewed there a while back and they decided to keep his resume on hand in case a position opened related to his ministry gifts. That is why we were so surprised when they called us to offer the job!
Since we found out so far in advance we have been able to give our jobs, friends and family good notice of our departure. I am NOT going to lie--I have had a pretty hard time coming to the realization that we are actually leaving Kearney in 5 days. Lots of tears have been shed and lots of 'Lord give me strength' prayers have been said. We were able to find a 3 bedroom townhouse(site unseen) to rent. I am a bit obsessed with DIY blogs, so I am excited to try out some new decorating ideas!
I think one of the hardest things about moving so far away is leaving the family that we have here. Right now Caleb goes to my mother-in-laws for daycare everyday which I think will be one of the biggest adjustments for him. He LOVES his grandparents and they love him equally as much! Putting him into a larger daycare with people he his unfamiliar with is going to be very very difficult...(prayers are much appreciated)
I know that the Lord is in all of this. His timing is so perfect and his faithfulness to me throughout my life calms my nerves. He knows exactly what he is doing and will have His hand through this entire transition in our lives. He has always been faithful to reveal his plans to us even though we are at times unfaithful to listen! I am thankful for my husband who is eager to accept the calling of ministering to others! We cannot wait to meet our new church family! 5 days and counting...

P.S. I will be updating this blog A LOT more frequently so that our midwestern friends and family will have an idea of whats going on in our new lives. (and...GO BIG RED)