What a difference a day makes. Or two days. Paul is getting a bit better, but his muscle is pretty pulled. He has to reeeeally take it easy. He tripped over some stuff in the garage and fell down, twisting himself as he fell. I have him on ice, but really he has to just wait it out. God knew this would happen so He isn't surprised and it doesn't impede *His* plans.
As is the natural course of events for us, our schedule again changed but we are dealing with it. As my practical daughter put it, "Why get upset about things that are out of your control?" Indeed. Such wisdom from a 15 year-old.
We will have a street sweeper ticket after today, but that's life and a small price to pay to get this done on God's timetable instead of our own.
We will completely finish packing today and tomorrow load the U-Pack. I will depart on Monday with seven of the children and head to Texas. Michael has a job that will take over a week so he will stay behind with Mark and finish it and do some other things that need to be taken care of before he leaves.
Please pray for us today that we will be able to be smart about what we pack and what we leave out for daily use. We have already unpacked a few boxes to retrieve needed items.
Thank you!!!!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
...Setbacks, problems...
Some bad news...
Paul hurt his back today. Pulled a muscle really bad and can't really do much work as far as loading and moving preparation goes. Every step forward toward actually moving takes us 3 steps back. Thankfully we have friends with strong sons who are willing to come help us load up our trailer, but Pauly is unable to help Dad with work or anything else for that matter. Please pray that he heals quickly and nothing more happens to impede our progress. We have been tuning up the trucks for their 1500 mile drive and the problems that the cars have are costing more to fix than planned. Everyone is under a lot of stress, and it seems anything we attempt to do is blocked. Little things...like going to Costco to buy dinner for THAT NIGHT and the membership being expired. There is entirely too much for all of us to do... I'm afraid this is complaining, but Mom wanted me to post and this is pretty much what she'd say.
Let's wait and see what obstacles tomorrow brings.
Paul hurt his back today. Pulled a muscle really bad and can't really do much work as far as loading and moving preparation goes. Every step forward toward actually moving takes us 3 steps back. Thankfully we have friends with strong sons who are willing to come help us load up our trailer, but Pauly is unable to help Dad with work or anything else for that matter. Please pray that he heals quickly and nothing more happens to impede our progress. We have been tuning up the trucks for their 1500 mile drive and the problems that the cars have are costing more to fix than planned. Everyone is under a lot of stress, and it seems anything we attempt to do is blocked. Little things...like going to Costco to buy dinner for THAT NIGHT and the membership being expired. There is entirely too much for all of us to do... I'm afraid this is complaining, but Mom wanted me to post and this is pretty much what she'd say.
Let's wait and see what obstacles tomorrow brings.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008
Remember what I said about plans and the Putmans not being compatible? Well, that's OK because God said that men plan with their minds but God directs their steps. We planned to load the U-Pack today (ox in the well) but it is raining. A really wonderful wet rain! We love rain, but it does interfere with loading a trailer. So, we will call our helpers and tell them we are not able to load today. And, thank God, Michael has a job tomorrow, but that means no loading then, either. The trailer will have to stay an extra day or two.
That's life, at least around here! Today I am thankful for time to pack more, rest, take a nice hot bath, and a nap. Oh, and more packing (the little stuff).
That's life, at least around here! Today I am thankful for time to pack more, rest, take a nice hot bath, and a nap. Oh, and more packing (the little stuff).
Saturday, February 2, 2008
OK... pity party over!
I decided to list all I'm thankful for so I can get through the day and partially deserve all the kisses I receive from my babies.
God loves me and I know it's His plan that we move. It's not His fault that the logistics of moving are horrible.
I have a wonderful family.
We have a house in which to live.
We have all the creature comforts.
We are healthy.
We have friends.
We have boxes.
We have a moving truck.
We have people praying for us.
I feel better now. Thanks!
God loves me and I know it's His plan that we move. It's not His fault that the logistics of moving are horrible.
I have a wonderful family.
We have a house in which to live.
We have all the creature comforts.
We are healthy.
We have friends.
We have boxes.
We have a moving truck.
We have people praying for us.
I feel better now. Thanks!
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008
Today is the day we are loading the U-Pack trailer. There is still a lot of prep to be done before Michael can start, but he is "planning" to get a lot loaded today. Tomorrow will be "the rest" and Monday will be the refrigerator, mattresses, and a couple lamps. It should be "fun" to live on mattresses for a couple days. We will pretend we are Japanese, I guess.
I NEED PRAYER TODAY! I NEED PRAYER TODAY! I NEED PRAYER TODAY!
In case I wasn't clear, I need prayer today! I am probably going to do a lot of crying. Not because I am sad about moving (that will likely come as we are driving away, though those tears will be mixed with tears of relief). It's because the utter chaos is mashing me. No elaboration needed; you understand. Pray as you are led.
I need to get dressed, and get to packing. Before the baby gets up again and it's time to feed. It's a good thing the children are completely unaffected by all of this, isn't it?
Another thing: Two jobs fell through so we are not quite up to snuff in the money dept., so please pray for that, too!
Thanks for sharing our excellent adventure with us!
I NEED PRAYER TODAY! I NEED PRAYER TODAY! I NEED PRAYER TODAY!
In case I wasn't clear, I need prayer today! I am probably going to do a lot of crying. Not because I am sad about moving (that will likely come as we are driving away, though those tears will be mixed with tears of relief). It's because the utter chaos is mashing me. No elaboration needed; you understand. Pray as you are led.
I need to get dressed, and get to packing. Before the baby gets up again and it's time to feed. It's a good thing the children are completely unaffected by all of this, isn't it?
Another thing: Two jobs fell through so we are not quite up to snuff in the money dept., so please pray for that, too!
Thanks for sharing our excellent adventure with us!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Tuesday, Jan. 29
Yes, the trailer came today. Wow. It's really happening!
Michael is so excited today and encouraged more than ever that the Lord is leading us out of here and to the Republic of Texas. He got a couple more jobs today and now we will not only have enough money for the trailer and the rent and the gas and the things we may need on the road, but now we will be able to go grocery shopping when we get there. That's very cool. God is good!
My brother is here for dinner tonight so we are going to have yet another goodbye session. We have had several of these with our various friends. It is bittersweet, as you can imagine.
Michael is so excited today and encouraged more than ever that the Lord is leading us out of here and to the Republic of Texas. He got a couple more jobs today and now we will not only have enough money for the trailer and the rent and the gas and the things we may need on the road, but now we will be able to go grocery shopping when we get there. That's very cool. God is good!
My brother is here for dinner tonight so we are going to have yet another goodbye session. We have had several of these with our various friends. It is bittersweet, as you can imagine.
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