Change

“It is always the simple things that change our lives. And these things never happen when you are looking for them to happen. Life will reveal answers at the pace life wishes to do so. You feel like running, but life is on a stroll. This is how God does things.”

-Donald Miller

I had just been thinking the other afternoon on my commute home that for this small tidbit of time, everything seemed to be right as it should.  I had no strong desires, wishes, heartaches, or stresses that didn't seem to be satisfied or easily forgotten.  It was like the stormy seas of life were calm and we were just sitting on the beach soaking up the sun.  Finley is at an amazing age  - I am loving every minute of it.  She is absorbing so many new things and learning at such a rapid speed.  I am getting to spend more intentional time with her and better yet, do it outside in the sunshine!  Pat has had some good fortune at work, and although it is not along the direct path we had hoped, it is a path we can live with and find comfort in.  I am so happy with my 4 day work week and feel like I'm re-charged to give of myself to the patient's I see, and also to gain a lot of knowledge and support from the great ladies/friends I work with.  We are continuing to accomplish small projects around the house and are setting up real timelines for bigger projects in the basement.  We are booking vacations to see friends and family that will take us on a tour of the midwest this summer.  I am on the doorstep of 30 years old, but feel so content with where I'm at in life. 

But still, change is constant.  And although I like the season of life we're in, seasons change.  I got a call from our daycare provider this morning that she is planning to close her daycare in June.  While I was shocked and sad (and still am), I can't help but wonder where this change will take us.  I have a deep seated feeling of peace about it.  And, on my drive home this past week, I also made sure to pray for the blessings I mentioned above, but also that God would prepare my heart for whatever happens next.  It's almost as if once I get too comfortable, God nudges me a little bit out of my comfort zone to impart some lesson upon me.  As I've found out in the past, God's story for us is so much bigger or better than I could have written.  So, I can't wait to see where this change leads us. 

We are so sad to say goodbye to Julie, but excited to explore other options.  In the meantime, we get to keep enjoying our little girl and praising Jesus that the trials we seem to be experiencing are nothing we can't handle together.   

Oh, and if you want to watch our daughter...  :)