As the craziness of the last ten days continues and in-between phonecalls, boxes and dust I have had a few thoughts and wondering. For example;
- What does the inside of my new house look like?
- Will I paint the best I’ve painted in our new place?
- Will the girls make new friends?
- Will they keep in touch with their old friends?
- Will I EVER drive again? (doubtful)
- Will I be a good Pastor’s Wife?
- How often will we visit Perth?
- Will all our stuff fit in the new place or will the new place seem empty?
- Will there be snakes in our backyard? (I saw one once while visiting the city we are going to live in, in the suburbs…not far away!)
Of course there are other thoughts that belong to this side of that marker:
- Will I find a home for our ducks?
- Will someone buy our VW Beetle?
- Will we rent or sell?
- Will my health settle down or will this stress cause me more damage?
- Will we be able to afford to fix the things we need to on our house before we go?
- Will I handle saying goodbye to so many friends at once?
As much as I wonder about these last six things on the list I am trying very hard not to worry too much. I figure, God has provided this position, he’s called us to it and the details between then and now are really his to take care of. We will of course follow his lead but I do believe that he:
- Already knows who will take our ducks.
- Has selected the person who will buy our bug.
- Knows the answer to whether we will rent or sell (and has sorted out who and when).
- Can carry me through this stressful time.
- Can provide what we need to fix our home.
- Will be with me as I say goodbye (and also as I say hello).
(on a Thousand Hills)
Words and Music by John W. Peterson
He owns the cattle on a thousand hills,
The wealth in every mine;
He owns the rivers and the rocks and rills,
The sun and stars that shine.
Wonderful riches, more than tongue can tell -
He is my Father so they’re mine as well;
He owns the cattle on a thousand hills -
I know that He will care for me.
Psalm 50:10
“For every beast of the forest is mine,
and the cattle upon a thousand hills.”
Thanks for this post, Amanda. Such encouraging words. I remember you encouraging me similarly when I was still living in Perth, had to move house, and had nowhere to go. You told me that God knew exactly where I was going to live next, but He just hadn’t told me yet (it turned out He told me the very next day lol).
Re. re-homing your ducks, have your seen this ad on Gumtree? http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Pets-livestock-We-want-animals-for-our-hobby-farm-W0QQAdIdZ352690628
Amanda, re the ducks…… my boys school has a “Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden” which basically teaches the children not only how to grow and produce the fruits and vegies but also how to prepare and cook them in the kitchen. They also have chickens which they feed and collect the eggs. If you don’t find a home for the ducks I could always ask the “garden specialist” who is a good friend of mine if they could be of use in the garden. ????
thinking of you
Helen
thanks for your comments.
Sarah – thanks for that link, the man has contacted me and may pick them up tomorrow!
Helen – thanks too, if the man is not able to take the ducks I will be in contact.