Foreword: I am by no means belittling the loss and struggles of others in Minot. Our loss is minimal in comparison of thousands of others. This is simply a story of the Sovereignty of my Savior... hoping to bring Him glory and you encouragement.
For the past few months Jordan and I have been thinking about our future, excited for the clear plans that God had laid before us!
Jordan and I have been planning to move to Minot as soon as he finishes his final Master's Degree class on July 22nd 2011. He has a job lined up as a CPA at an accounting firm in Minot, starting the middle of November (he planned on working for his Dad at the farm until his start date.) We had a home lined up for rental AND I it seemed like I had a job in place. We felt like God was SCREAMING at us to "GO TO MINOT!!!"
I guess God has some other plans for us...
My job hunt is still in progress as there was some mis-communication between a human resources department and the actual department... one job uncertain...
Minot is facing its highest river crest ever recorded coming this weekend...
The home Jordan and I were planning on renting at the end of July will most likely be underwater... one rental home = not an option...
Our THREE reasons for moving to Minot (Jordan's job, my job, and the rental home) are down to ONE reason... Jordan's job.
Why God? Why the fog in this decision? Why make it clear and then unclear?
I still don't have an answer. In the midst of these question the past few days, I had a choice... to worry or to praise. I have been thinking about Job and how he praised God through immense pain, loss, and suffering. Would I do the same? This week I have been trying to practice that... I am putting my hope and trust in the Lord! Praising HIM for WHO HE IS... not where I am. Songs have come to mind such as "Praise You in this Storm" by Casting Crowns, "God of this City" by Chris Tomlin, and "Blessings" by Laura Story. I am CHOOSING to trust and not fear (not a natural choice by the way...)
Although, God does not always answer prayers immediately, He has GRACIOUSLY showered us with more blessings...
As Jordan and I were considering our options, (GAH... ALL KINDS OF THOUGHTS) we decided to continue to look for other housing options in Minot.
Yesterday: Found some apartments that are being built and will be ready mid to late November (about the time that Jordan is starting his CPA job). Coincidence??? NOT A CHANCE! We are in the process of filling out the housing application and putting down a deposit.
SO all we had to do was figure out where we were going to live UNTIL we could move into these apartments... (this is the REALLY cool part).
To check with our current apartment status, Jordan went to the Residence Life Department at NDSU and was greeted by empathetic and wonderfully understand people. (We are still in student housing... so if Jordan is NOT enrolled in classes, we CAN NOT live in our current apartment.) At first they said they wished they could help, but since we had already said we would be moving out on July 25th, they had another person signed up for our apartment. HOWEVER, standing near by was a maintenance guy listening to Jordan's conversation. He spoke up, saying he was willing to work hard and finish up another apartment so that the next renters would have that place to live in so that we could STAY in our apartment.... WOWZAS!!!!
The only thing Jordan has to do is take ONE credit at NDSU: He has decided on jujitsu - a martial arts class on Monday and Wednesday nights for one hour for the first half of the semester. (I had to google it... had NO idea what it was... hahaha!!)
God has ALSO blessed him with a full-time temporary job at NDSU's plant research department. (He made one phone call yesterday and has a job... amazing.) AND my boss is willing to keep me as long as I need.... we are just overwhelmed.
I have no doubt today that God will provide the right job for me in Minot... and He will grant us a place to live, EVEN if this apartment thing would fall through... He has NEVER failed me yet.
I am praying for you, especially those in Minot. LOOK for God's blessings, even in the smallest way. He has not left you... He has not forsaken you... bask in HIS peace and contentment... trust the Creator of the heavens and the earth...
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
so i guess i fail at blogging...
Kinda just remembered that I have a blog and that I haven't updated it since November 2010! oops!
Thankfully, the biggest change in our lives lately has been my hair! Just chopped over 9inches off (donated it to Beautiful Lengths) and I have TONS of layers! (Fun to play with)! Jordan prefers my long hair, BUT HE LOVES ME and deals with my need to go crazy sometimes and just CUT IT OFF! It is safe to say that I am ready for spring and so is my hair!
Jordan is still working SUPER HARD on this Master's Degree. I am amazed at how well he has managed his time this semester (his heaviest class load to date)... he writes many papers, schedules tons of group meetings, lifts weight, and still finds time to hang out with his wife and make her feel special and loved! (I am super blessed).
Jordan will be done with his Masters Degree of Accounting at the end of July.... so that means we are about to make some BIG decisions... excited to see what God has in store for both of us!
I think one of the things I am MOST excited about is having a bigger... KITCHEN!!! Jordan and I are STILL in the same apartment we have been since we were first married (over three years now)! It is "aged" campus housing at NDSU, one bedroom, cinder-block walls, all tile floor, half size stove/oven and fridge/freezer. One my latest hobbies has been COOKING/BAKING and trying new food. However, it is VERY challenging in our tiny little kitchen... ready for something BIGGER or at least FULL-SIZED!
But, I am going to miss our apartment... it is home and we have worked REALLY hard with making it a homey place. Lots of firsts in that tiny place. It is going to be a sad day when we leave...
Your prayers would be much appreciated as we transition from this period in our life to something new, scary, and exciting. I am so thankful that God has and will continue to provide for our needs and lead us to the places He wants us to be. What a great God we serve that we can trust in Him to care for us... through all of our lives and through whatever comes...
This weekend, I am heading to Minot for the Annual Women's Retreat. I am so excited for the Christ focused fellowship with all these women! Not only that, but I have been asked to sing an incredible song called "Stronger." Just want to share the lyrics with you... Blessings and I hope to be better about blogging in the future (but no promises!)
"Stronger" Artist: Mandisa
Hey, heard you were up all night
Thinking about how your world ain't right
And you wonder if things will ever get better
And you're asking why is it always raining on you
When all you want is just a little good news
Instead of standing there stuck out in the weather
Oh, don't hang your head
It's gonna end
God's right there
Even if it's hard to see Him
I promise you that He still cares
When the waves are taking you under
Hold on just a little bit longer
He knows that this is gonna make you stronger, stronger
The pain ain't gonna last forever
And things can only get better
Believe me
This is gonna make you stronger
Gonna make you stronger, stronger, stronger
Believe me, this is gonna make you ...
Try and do the best you can
Hold on and let Him hold your hand
And go on and fall into the arms of Jesus
Oh, lift your head it's gonna end
God's right there
Even when you just can't feel Him
I promise you that He still cares
When the waves are taking you under
Hold on just a little bit longer
He knows that this is gonna make you stronger, stronger
The pain ain't gonna last forever
And things can only get better
Believe me
This is gonna make you stronger
Gonna make you stronger, stronger
'Cause if He started this work in your life
He will be faithful to complete it
If only you believe it
He knows how much it hurts
And I'm sure that He's gonna help you get through this
When the waves are taking you under
Hold on just a little bit longer
He knows that this is gonna make you stronger, stronger
The pain ain't gonna last forever
And things can only get better
Believe me
This is gonna make you stronger
Gonna make you stronger, stronger
Thankfully, the biggest change in our lives lately has been my hair! Just chopped over 9inches off (donated it to Beautiful Lengths) and I have TONS of layers! (Fun to play with)! Jordan prefers my long hair, BUT HE LOVES ME and deals with my need to go crazy sometimes and just CUT IT OFF! It is safe to say that I am ready for spring and so is my hair!
Jordan is still working SUPER HARD on this Master's Degree. I am amazed at how well he has managed his time this semester (his heaviest class load to date)... he writes many papers, schedules tons of group meetings, lifts weight, and still finds time to hang out with his wife and make her feel special and loved! (I am super blessed).
Jordan will be done with his Masters Degree of Accounting at the end of July.... so that means we are about to make some BIG decisions... excited to see what God has in store for both of us!
I think one of the things I am MOST excited about is having a bigger... KITCHEN!!! Jordan and I are STILL in the same apartment we have been since we were first married (over three years now)! It is "aged" campus housing at NDSU, one bedroom, cinder-block walls, all tile floor, half size stove/oven and fridge/freezer. One my latest hobbies has been COOKING/BAKING and trying new food. However, it is VERY challenging in our tiny little kitchen... ready for something BIGGER or at least FULL-SIZED!
But, I am going to miss our apartment... it is home and we have worked REALLY hard with making it a homey place. Lots of firsts in that tiny place. It is going to be a sad day when we leave...
Your prayers would be much appreciated as we transition from this period in our life to something new, scary, and exciting. I am so thankful that God has and will continue to provide for our needs and lead us to the places He wants us to be. What a great God we serve that we can trust in Him to care for us... through all of our lives and through whatever comes...
This weekend, I am heading to Minot for the Annual Women's Retreat. I am so excited for the Christ focused fellowship with all these women! Not only that, but I have been asked to sing an incredible song called "Stronger." Just want to share the lyrics with you... Blessings and I hope to be better about blogging in the future (but no promises!)
"Stronger" Artist: Mandisa
Hey, heard you were up all night
Thinking about how your world ain't right
And you wonder if things will ever get better
And you're asking why is it always raining on you
When all you want is just a little good news
Instead of standing there stuck out in the weather
Oh, don't hang your head
It's gonna end
God's right there
Even if it's hard to see Him
I promise you that He still cares
When the waves are taking you under
Hold on just a little bit longer
He knows that this is gonna make you stronger, stronger
The pain ain't gonna last forever
And things can only get better
Believe me
This is gonna make you stronger
Gonna make you stronger, stronger, stronger
Believe me, this is gonna make you ...
Try and do the best you can
Hold on and let Him hold your hand
And go on and fall into the arms of Jesus
Oh, lift your head it's gonna end
God's right there
Even when you just can't feel Him
I promise you that He still cares
When the waves are taking you under
Hold on just a little bit longer
He knows that this is gonna make you stronger, stronger
The pain ain't gonna last forever
And things can only get better
Believe me
This is gonna make you stronger
Gonna make you stronger, stronger
'Cause if He started this work in your life
He will be faithful to complete it
If only you believe it
He knows how much it hurts
And I'm sure that He's gonna help you get through this
When the waves are taking you under
Hold on just a little bit longer
He knows that this is gonna make you stronger, stronger
The pain ain't gonna last forever
And things can only get better
Believe me
This is gonna make you stronger
Gonna make you stronger, stronger
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