A change is gonna come
This Sam Cooke song from the 60’s came to mind today as I
was reflecting on all the things that are about to take place in my life in the
next few short weeks.
What kind of change is gonna come?
……I will pack up everything but the memories of our house of
12 years and leave it for a young couple to begin their own memories in.
…..I will move into a temporary spot…for an undetermined
amount of time.
….I will say good-bye to Zac one more time when he goes back
to college – wait? Didn’t I just say hello to him.
….I will send Nic off to Phoenix…but this time he will drive
(just sedate me til he calls and says he’s there safely, okay?). His
senior year….will he come back or will he stay there???
….My daughter will go to a different school. Same
friends, same school system, just a different building for 5th and 6th
graders (5th grade??? Really? Talk about change that’s about
to come. Geesh!).
....Joel will go back to teaching which means sleeping past 5:30 every morning will end (very sad about this one - but I do like me some Sparky time)
But…
Change is good
It broadens our horizons…
Teaches us new things
Keeps us from becoming dormant
Energizes us
Gives us something to look forward to
Helps us set and achieve goals
Change is good……and yet, in order to endure the changes of life you must have
consistency in some areas. We depend on the “constants” to make the changes
bearable, keep us grounded and not lose sight of our goals.
The love of family
The encouragement of friends
Contentment in spirit
And……
Most importantly.
today
and
Forever!!
(Hebrews 13:8)
I'm so thankful for my Mainstay!
He never changes
And that is good! Amen!
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Kim, the steadastness of the Savior does help us through these changes. Seeing Nic go off across the country will sure be a challenge. You are such an example of being willing to be open to where God is taking your family, including that new home. Bittersweet are these changes. Can't wait to see what God is going to do next for you.
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