So it Begins..
I'm going to work on this post over the next couple days. Our last 2 days in Minnesota, our day of traveling and some of our first days in Costa Rica. Bare with me folks, this could get rough.
Saturday 3/8: Today is our going away/birthday party for Caleb and his Dad Kendy with the Parker Clan. We are finally all closer to being completely healthy. I am not finished packing, not ready to say goodbye, not ready for a crazy Monday/drive to the airport. Just not ready. I'm not ready to unload all our bags at the airport and say a tearful goodbye. I'm not ready to speak in Spanish, not ready for my pale skin to be exposed to the hot sun, but thankfully, today is not Monday.
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." -Deuteronomy 31:8
Monday 3/10: I survived!! I made it to Monday. We are currently on our flight to Denver. Goodbyes were hard but God is faithful. We have thankfully been able to take one moment at a time and be blessed with his peace.
I walked axel in the isle for about 20 minutes until he fell asleep.
Best snack ever. Honey almonds wrapped in wasabi seaweed. Our creation, so delicious.
Wednesday 3/12
We made it to CR! San Jose is beautiful. The mountain view on the plane was breath taking. Our last flight with axel was pretty difficult. We were that family that everyone was staring at while we took off due to having a screaming 7 month old. He was just too exhausted to function. Our plane took off around midnight!!
Once we got to the base I was pretty overwhelmed. We were brought breakfast which was eggs and cereal. I sat down on the bad and told Caleb that I was having major culture shock.
Warm weather.
Spanish.
Different scenery.
Different home.
I layed my head on my pillow and ask God how I was going to do this. Tears welling up in my eyes. This place, did not feel like home.
God answered me quite simply...
The joy of The Lord will be your strength. ❤️
And that alone has been enough. I am officially 24 hours in and resting in Gods hands knowing that there is nothing like his peace and joy.
This has been much harder than I probably ever could have imagined. Transitioning your whole family is quite a challenge to take on. I will post photos of the base in hopefully the next week. We are still trying to get settled in.
Lots of love~
The Parkers ❤️
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Praying for you as you start this adventure. May God bless you as you continue to settle and start calling CR home.
ReplyDeleteI think all moves are overwhelming to begin with. You are pulling up roots and replanting. Have you ever split a perineal? When you first replant them they're all droopy, you wonder if they're going to make it in their new home, then suddenly they get over the trauma of being uprooted and replanted and thrive. The Master Gardner knew what he was doing when he decided to transplant you all. Sit back, soak up the sun, receive His watering, and soon you will be thriving. Give yourself some grace during this time of transition, it's tough work to get settled in a new location. Thankfully, He is with you every step of the way. Love you!
ReplyDeleteYour strength is unreal. Garrett and I always wanted to do something like this when Eva was very small, but unlike you and Caleb-- when we were your age we did not have the Lord! What you are doing for the people in CR, what you are doing for yourselves, the memories you are giving Axel (even if they are stored away in a part of his mind he will never be able to unlock- all of the photos to remind him!)-- and what you are faithfully doing for GOD-- be PROUD! I am proud of you! And so are so many others. YOU ARE BRAVE! And, you know what? Eventually you are going to look around and realize that you've been living your new "normal" for days, even weeks, and it won't feel foreign anymore. I am sending so much love and prayer and peace to your heart Briana.
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