Moving: NY or bust!

Another beautiful fall day has come and gone. I enjoyed the fresh weather, seeing family, a fun sermon in church and now a peaceful evening of rest while Axel sleeps. I've been MIA for a little over a month now and I feel like so much has gone on in that 1 month of time. Costa Rica seems so long ago. Life has changed so drastically in 6 weeks time its almost strange to look back and remember how different our lives were. I miss the rain, I miss many familiar faces, I miss amazing, delicious and cheap fresh fruit but I'm also happy to be here. 

Minnesota has treated us well. The first 3 weeks back in the states were total chaos it seems. running from one place to another, racing around to see everyone we'd missed. the last 3 weeks have been more focused on packing, prepping and planning for NEW YORK.  We were hoping to be out there this past week but between trying to figure out housing issues for when we get there and Vehicle repairs we've been set back by a few days. A word of encouragement that our pastor shared today was "A delay is not a denial and does not mean defeat." The blessing is yet to come. 

Thankfully I am learning there is no better timing than the Lords. Although this has gone a little different than we expected, God has given us peace as each day continues. Nonetheless this season of change has been a challenge. We are learning day after day what its like to walk in faith and live with total dependence that God will come through.

I am now 36 weeks pregnant and feeling pretty tired.

 Axel keeps me busy as well. I am looking forward to meeting this little one and am excited/nervous to see what life in NY with all these new changes will look like. 

To be honest, I am expecting quite a bit of challenge, but one thing I've learned over the past 2 years of moving/marriage/babies/missions and life is that with challenge comes blessing. 

I cannot deny how amazingly blessed we have been and still are. 

Thank you to our parents, who have took us in, loved us, fed us and put a roof over our heads the past couple weeks. Thanks to our siblings and friends who have walked with us through this change and have encouraged us to live out this dream the Lord has put on our hearts. 

And of course- Thank you Lord for taking care of my family, for being there even when we cant see you or feel you there. 

On a more personal note- I've been humbly reminded the past 2 weeks or so of my dire need for Christ in my everyday life. With so much going on and so many things to figure out, I often find myself hunting for the answers myself. This has brought me to exhaustion too many times and now that we are drawing near to the end of this part of our transition, I am seeing my HUGE need to be filled back up.

I am working on ways to incorporate him more in my everyday life. Praying more- trying to read encouraging bible verses and talking to people who uplift me and push me back towards him. 

Happy Sunday & have a blessed week friends!

Briana