This week will mark 6 weeks in Oklahoma. We had our first holiday here. So blessed to have family come up for the weekend. Got some quality time and the kids got to further bond with their cousins. I was able to love on and express my love through food (thanks Gigi, Lila, Meme, Betty, and Angie for teaching me how). We got to hit all the amazing thrifts in town. Got to see beloved friends from out of town who have family here. Basically, the pick me up this weary heart needed. This isn't to say things are bad, they are far from it but the tumultuous nature of moving is always challenging, even to those of us most seasoned.
In the past six weeks, we've moved into the vicarage and made it feel like home. The kids are thriving in their new school and are making friends. They still miss their Snyder friends but thanks to facetime and Snapchat they arent ever too far. I miss my friends there but they feel my love via memes and funny videos on the regular. Bryan is settling into a parish that has welcomed him with open arms. He's navigated a challenging election and post-election season and he continues to be the strength and calm in the storm. We are headed to Dallas in a couple weeks to see a game in Cowboys stadium and I know my grandpa is reveling that!
We are looking forward to my transition from nearly fully remote work to a commute and in-person education with the University of Oklahoma in the new year. It will be change but it will be amazing and very much a huge "W" for me as the kids say. We know the Lord brought us to this point and will see us through this huge shift.
We have two birthdays on the horizon and the Rector's busiest season of the year. Two of the PKs have a band concert, 4 have a Christmas/holiday program, a Grandma and PopPop visit, and some fun surprises coming our way in the New Year!
Last year, my words were "listen and discern," and the Lord made sure I meditated and prayed on those. What will the words be for this year....
