It's been a while since I have written. Our lives have been consumed with transitions and new steps forward for our family. This past week, we decided to look through some "Dealing with Transition" information that we were gifted with. One of those documents was to score yourself on events that have happened in the last year and the total number marks your stress indicator. For us, our score was 10 times the "normal" rate. Events such as miscarriage, change in work status, change in residence, foster daughter leaving home, change in school situation, change in religious activities, personal injury, change in living conditions, change in financial status, and change in social activities were just a few of the high ranking events that caused our numbers to soar. It's no wonder our transition has been far from easy.
"Even though I walk through the deep dark valley, I will fear no evil for YOU are WITH me..." Psalm 23:4
There is much I want to share about the sweet, special moments we have sensed His presence in the middle of the swirling chaos. He is so faithful. However, for today, I just want to testify that His grace is sufficient. He has sustained us and carried us. He has continued to provide for our every need. We cannot help but to praise Him in the midst of the storm. Based on Psalm 23:4, we walk FEARLESS of evil and heartache because His presence is our reward.
Transitions are hard. Saying goodbyes are hard. Adapting to new cultures is hard. Testifying of Jesus is NOT hard. We wouldn't have made it without Him!
