For 21 months we have lived in a 2 bedroom unit with an expanding family and more building issues than we planned on.
Looking at moving in 2 sleeps I am thankful.
for a space...
of safety
comfort
hospitality
labouring
birth
rearranging
growing
changing
resting
stretching
discipline of organising
of learning about mould and how to avoid it
naturally insulated
meeting neighbours
learning about VCAT
sharing
nesting
It is sad to move, despite the challenges I have faced here. And they have been varied. I think that indicates what a privilege it has been to live in this space. I am thankful that the sad shows the thankful.
Thank-you, provider, sustainer, my creator God. Thank-you that you knew before I did what I would learn here, and you knew how long we would be here. Thank-you that you go before us to our new place.
We are moving in with another family with 2 little children. Our new house comes with a yard! And natural light. Lots and lots of it. And 6 bedrooms. And living spaces to accomodate private spaces for more hospitality that we could ever do.
I am looking forward to...
sharing spaces
deepening relationships
knowing Jesus more through seeing Him work in us
not needing a light switch
fig trees
olive trees
filling our guest room with guests
craft in a room with a door
toddler running up and down the hall
growing
praying together
kids playing together
the challenge of more kids not playing together
water play in the yard
This is a special season of community life. I'm excited.
