Big Changes

The latest development in our lives is we are moving to Italy. We were in no way expecting that email that gave us such exciting news. Did I think it was exciting right away? I certainly did not! Mainly because I am expecting my second son and was very much looking forward to having him at the birth center where I gave birth to Samuel and enjoying the Summer with my babies in familiar territory. Also we will be missing precious time with family! We have been thankful that they are all only about 3 hours away. So it will be an adjustment not being able to run home on a weekend.

However, I really do love change. Those of you that know me, know how many times I will change my hairstyles, or move my furniture, or switch up my gym routines. I like to experience different things and to see things in a new light. I think it makes life less monotonousness. This move though is one of those Big changes. I am thankful that for our first really big move we only have one small toddler trying to get into all my organized packing piles, instead of multiply tiny people getting into everything! Samuel has really been listening well. We started obedience training with him as soon as he was mobile (one of those invaluable lessons I learned from my own dear Mama) and it is really paying off now! It is so neat to see in small ways how daily coaching, training, practice and patience do really make a difference! It is such a blessing when times are crazy and busy to have an obedient child who listens. 

My husband has been such an incredible rock for me through all of this. He truly is my dearest friend and soulmate. We love doing everything together...we have the same passions. One big passion we share is the love of the outdoors and exploration. We walk daily as a family and most of our weekends consist of beaches, state parks, or roaming historical sites. This is one huge reason we are so thrilled to move to Europe! There is something about being alone as a family settling in a new place that make you incredibly close. Partly because you are the only friends you have and partly because you rely solely on each other instead of neighbors or family to get through the tough times. I feel like our move to Delaware has strengthened us as a couple and we are excited to face the joys and challenges together, that await us in our new home. I really do fall more in love with him each day<3

God is so gracious to give us this opportunity! Our biggest peace about the move comes from knowing that it is in the Will of God. There were several things that came up that could have made us ineligible for this move and each time we just prayed about it and left it in God's hands. One by one those obstacles fell away. One of my favorite verses seems very fitting "A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps." Psalm 16:9 This is not necessarily the plan that I had in mind but I would rather the Lord direct our steps! As thankful for I am for this opportunity it is not all a cake walk, and there are days that I want to give up. I was just telling my sister the other day as I was trying to pack up and sort through my belongings, that I felt so overwhelmed that all I could do was curl up on the couch with my toddler and try to ignore my mess for an hour or two! I wish we could just be there and my stuff would be magically organized and sorted! Sadly this is not the case! Like in anything there are good days and bad days. On the bad days I have been consuming more sugar than I should, but it helps a little bit ;)

We have been so blessed by our Church family and our Military community. I have really felt so loved by all the support we have had. We have made some amazing friends here in Delaware and will be so sad to say those final goodbyes! But we will cherish the memories we have had together! I also wanted to thank everyone that has been praying for us as we are still waiting on certain documents that if we don't get in time, could throw a pretty big wrench in the move. We are still waiting and trying to be patient about the matter. Your prayers are so appreciated!