Well, after 8 months here in Scotland, Rusty and I have officially decided to come back to the US early. We love it here and many parts of it have been like a dream, we feel that God has called us to something different and we are being led away from here. It's been an expensive and at times painful journey, but we've learned irreplaceable lessons, seen a bit of the world, and met people whom will be our lifelong friends. We don't regret coming here, but we know it's time to go.
A bit about where we are...
Rusty is restricted to 20 hours a week with his student visa and I have been unable to find a job in my field. God has absolutely provided for us and has sent people along the way who've helped us get through, and we are making ends meet, but it's definitely a struggle. We are both compelled to serve the Lord and His people through various callings that we find quite difficult to pursue here. I am also thinking and praying about going back to school (quite likely seminary) AND we would like to start a family sooner rather than later. Finally, Rusty can finish his PhD through the program where he started and we can do the "Yes, he's done with school!" victory dance sooner rather than later!
So, in short, Rusty is pursuing pastoral positions in Nazarene districts throughout the US. We are both excited to settle into a church for an extended period of time and really minister there. Also, this will allow us the bit of security that's needed for me to possibly go back to school and to start a family. There's lots to think about and work out, but we are walking forward in peace and we're going to let the Lord deal with the details.
Throughout this process a Caedmon's Call song has been of great comfort to me. It's called "Table for Two" and it's written theme isn't applicable to us, but it's about trusting the Lord and these lyrics really speak to me...
Well this day's been crazy
But everything's happened on schedule
from the rain and the cold
To the drink that I spilled on my shirt
'Cause You knew how You'd save me
before I fell dead in the garden
And You knew this day
long before You made me out of dirt
And You know the plans that You have for me
And You can't plan the end
and not plan the means
And so I suppose I just need some peace
Just to get me to sleep.
14 years ago
4 comments:
I'm proud of you and excited to see what unfolds for you and Rusty. Praying for peace and open doors...
Love you both!
Not to mention that I'm totally stoked to be "Auntie Tiff" sooner than later! =)
oh, how I understand what you're going through right now! I'll be praying for you and Rusty during this time of transition - when do you go back to the States? I head back June 15 and as excited as I am, my heart hurts to leave.
I have been thinking of you lately and it seems as if you are approaching a crazy time right now! I will be praying for you each time the Lord puts you two on my heart. When you move, assuming you haven't yet, where will you move to? I would love to talk to you soon about what we've been doing here. It may be of interest to you! Blessings
Please tell me Rusty has applied to all the Nazbo churches in the DC metro area!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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