You've heard the rumors. I might be moving.
Yeah.
I thought this was it. I thought I was in Henderson for a good 2 years at least. Great apartment, great people, great church family, great jobs.
BOOM!
There went that. Every time that I think I get things worked out, and I think that I will settle down...It's like God says "no no...this world is not your home...do not settle here." I was happy being single. I was going to be single. Then this wonderful wonderful man comes into my life and I would be stupid to just let this perfect man pass by. And his family is great. And even after YEARS of stubbornly rooting myself in Tennessee...I find myself so easily gravitated to Ohio. Why is that? Am I supposed to be there? Do I have a purpose there?
My career in life is with God. My main job here is to spread the Word, bring others to Him, and strengthen the church. And while that is the main goal, I have to support myself. I must have a way of living.
So job searching has proven null and void in Tennessee. Trust me. After millions of applications to multiple places, I got nothing. Job search has been somewhat fruitful in Ohio. I could move there and have a job and opportunities for more jobs.
But now I have to leave. My apartment. My friends. The congregation (especially the youth group). The campus. My family. EVERYTHING that I know and have grown up around.
I have to go where I can make a living. I cannot just sit around a do nothing. If I had a good job here, I would stay here. I'm praying for a job here...still...
This week I have to do a lot of difficult things. Call my landlord. Figure out what to do with my furniture for now. My cat. How I'm going to pay for everything.
My boyfriend's amazing parents are willing to open their home to me until I can get on my feet. This is an awesome blessing and I am so thankful for them. But I cannot help but feel like a burden. And that I'm imposing. Plus, I haven't lived with anyone else for a year. I now have others to consider and learn to live with. Hopefully my time there will be short and I will be able to get back on my feet soon. Hopefully I will be a help to them, and not a burden.
I don't have friends in Ohio. Of course, Jonathan is there. But I need more than him. Not that he isn't amazing. But it would be dumb and impractical if I relied on him to be my only friend. Who can I call to have lunch with? Or girl time?
I love Jonathan. And I am beyond elation that I will get to see him everyday now. I know that with God, all things will work out for the good. I know that God (and Jonathan) will be by my side through all of this to calm me down and help me make decisions.
*sigh* I know that at some point, this whole situation will just be a memory. What happens, happens and I will make it through. I WILL be happy and I WILL make a living. And where there is a WILL there is a WAY.
For now, I just need the prayers and support of my Christian family.
......And a lot of tea.
Monday, July 25, 2011
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The Big Decision
You've heard the rumors. I might be moving.
Yeah.
I thought this was it. I thought I was in Henderson for a good 2 years at least. Great apartment, great people, great church family, great jobs.
BOOM!
There went that. Every time that I think I get things worked out, and I think that I will settle down...It's like God says "no no...this world is not your home...do not settle here." I was happy being single. I was going to be single. Then this wonderful wonderful man comes into my life and I would be stupid to just let this perfect man pass by. And his family is great. And even after YEARS of stubbornly rooting myself in Tennessee...I find myself so easily gravitated to Ohio. Why is that? Am I supposed to be there? Do I have a purpose there?
My career in life is with God. My main job here is to spread the Word, bring others to Him, and strengthen the church. And while that is the main goal, I have to support myself. I must have a way of living.
So job searching has proven null and void in Tennessee. Trust me. After millions of applications to multiple places, I got nothing. Job search has been somewhat fruitful in Ohio. I could move there and have a job and opportunities for more jobs.
But now I have to leave. My apartment. My friends. The congregation (especially the youth group). The campus. My family. EVERYTHING that I know and have grown up around.
I have to go where I can make a living. I cannot just sit around a do nothing. If I had a good job here, I would stay here. I'm praying for a job here...still...
This week I have to do a lot of difficult things. Call my landlord. Figure out what to do with my furniture for now. My cat. How I'm going to pay for everything.
My boyfriend's amazing parents are willing to open their home to me until I can get on my feet. This is an awesome blessing and I am so thankful for them. But I cannot help but feel like a burden. And that I'm imposing. Plus, I haven't lived with anyone else for a year. I now have others to consider and learn to live with. Hopefully my time there will be short and I will be able to get back on my feet soon. Hopefully I will be a help to them, and not a burden.
I don't have friends in Ohio. Of course, Jonathan is there. But I need more than him. Not that he isn't amazing. But it would be dumb and impractical if I relied on him to be my only friend. Who can I call to have lunch with? Or girl time?
I love Jonathan. And I am beyond elation that I will get to see him everyday now. I know that with God, all things will work out for the good. I know that God (and Jonathan) will be by my side through all of this to calm me down and help me make decisions.
*sigh* I know that at some point, this whole situation will just be a memory. What happens, happens and I will make it through. I WILL be happy and I WILL make a living. And where there is a WILL there is a WAY.
For now, I just need the prayers and support of my Christian family.
......And a lot of tea.
Yeah.
I thought this was it. I thought I was in Henderson for a good 2 years at least. Great apartment, great people, great church family, great jobs.
BOOM!
There went that. Every time that I think I get things worked out, and I think that I will settle down...It's like God says "no no...this world is not your home...do not settle here." I was happy being single. I was going to be single. Then this wonderful wonderful man comes into my life and I would be stupid to just let this perfect man pass by. And his family is great. And even after YEARS of stubbornly rooting myself in Tennessee...I find myself so easily gravitated to Ohio. Why is that? Am I supposed to be there? Do I have a purpose there?
My career in life is with God. My main job here is to spread the Word, bring others to Him, and strengthen the church. And while that is the main goal, I have to support myself. I must have a way of living.
So job searching has proven null and void in Tennessee. Trust me. After millions of applications to multiple places, I got nothing. Job search has been somewhat fruitful in Ohio. I could move there and have a job and opportunities for more jobs.
But now I have to leave. My apartment. My friends. The congregation (especially the youth group). The campus. My family. EVERYTHING that I know and have grown up around.
I have to go where I can make a living. I cannot just sit around a do nothing. If I had a good job here, I would stay here. I'm praying for a job here...still...
This week I have to do a lot of difficult things. Call my landlord. Figure out what to do with my furniture for now. My cat. How I'm going to pay for everything.
My boyfriend's amazing parents are willing to open their home to me until I can get on my feet. This is an awesome blessing and I am so thankful for them. But I cannot help but feel like a burden. And that I'm imposing. Plus, I haven't lived with anyone else for a year. I now have others to consider and learn to live with. Hopefully my time there will be short and I will be able to get back on my feet soon. Hopefully I will be a help to them, and not a burden.
I don't have friends in Ohio. Of course, Jonathan is there. But I need more than him. Not that he isn't amazing. But it would be dumb and impractical if I relied on him to be my only friend. Who can I call to have lunch with? Or girl time?
I love Jonathan. And I am beyond elation that I will get to see him everyday now. I know that with God, all things will work out for the good. I know that God (and Jonathan) will be by my side through all of this to calm me down and help me make decisions.
*sigh* I know that at some point, this whole situation will just be a memory. What happens, happens and I will make it through. I WILL be happy and I WILL make a living. And where there is a WILL there is a WAY.
For now, I just need the prayers and support of my Christian family.
......And a lot of tea.
4 comments:
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Jennifer...our prayers you have! But also know that you will have friends here and a family of Christians at Point Pleasant that will love and support you. You will probably even find some friends here and some that may even make "girl time" for/with you! Let us know what we can do.
Tim and Colleen -
July 25, 2011 at 9:20 AM
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Jennifer,
We're praying for you. I know this is a crazy time for you. You have definitely become a part of our life so easily and quickly! I was just telling Mom and Dad how much I've gotten used to having you in our lives and how odd it would be to have you leave yesterday.... I can't even begin to imagine how you feel and how your family feels, but I do know that we will be happy to have you up here full time and so will the family at Point Pleasant.
Good luck this week as you make all your decisions and remember that our thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
Heather -
July 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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Tim and Colleen: Thank you so much! In this short time, I've already come to love Point Pleasant. I know that I would be happy there and hopefully fit in well. You guys are great.
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July 25, 2011 at 10:46 AM
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Heather: Thank you! That meant so much to me! I love being with you guys and I felt weird going to an empty house yesterday. Moving to Cincy is definitely not a terrible thing...just maybe a little inconvenient for a time. You guys make me feel so much better about this situation though. Thanks for being great.
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July 25, 2011 at 10:49 AM
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4 comments:
Jennifer...our prayers you have! But also know that you will have friends here and a family of Christians at Point Pleasant that will love and support you. You will probably even find some friends here and some that may even make "girl time" for/with you! Let us know what we can do.
Tim and Colleen
Jennifer,
We're praying for you. I know this is a crazy time for you. You have definitely become a part of our life so easily and quickly! I was just telling Mom and Dad how much I've gotten used to having you in our lives and how odd it would be to have you leave yesterday.... I can't even begin to imagine how you feel and how your family feels, but I do know that we will be happy to have you up here full time and so will the family at Point Pleasant.
Good luck this week as you make all your decisions and remember that our thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
Heather
Tim and Colleen: Thank you so much! In this short time, I've already come to love Point Pleasant. I know that I would be happy there and hopefully fit in well. You guys are great.
Heather: Thank you! That meant so much to me! I love being with you guys and I felt weird going to an empty house yesterday. Moving to Cincy is definitely not a terrible thing...just maybe a little inconvenient for a time. You guys make me feel so much better about this situation though. Thanks for being great.
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