I love, love, love Kansas City. I have lived here for the last 11 years. It’s home. I love the people that are like family to us here. I love the community that loves on us, supports us and lifts us up. I love the churches I have been apart of while being here. That all being said. I knew this day was coming. In fact for the last three years we knew a move was on it’s way. It’s been a bumpy three years of almost moves, and trusting God’s plan even in the answer No. Anyway all that to say, we are moving. Jon has accepted the 2 year Residency/ Internship at Concord Baptist Church (CBC) in Jefferson City, MO. This will be an amazing opportunity for him as he will have the opportunity to learn from someone who has been in a Senior Leadership position for over 20 years and is willing to train Jon along with Concord’s wonderful staff. Jon will also begin working toward his 1st Masters degree while we are there. This all begins at the beginning of June, which means that our family will be moving in a very short 7 weeks (or so). The common question I get asked is “how are you feeling”. My most honest answer is this: Overwhelmed, very excited for my husband, glad for some stability, looking forward to a new rhythm for my family, but truly grieving leaving friends that have held us up in SO many ways the last 3 years. I look over the last 3 years and as I would never choose to live these again I know that I understand my Lord in a way I would have not if my journey had been different. He has proven over and over again that He is a God of details. He has proven to be alive and well in our lives each step of the way. I will look back on this waiting time as opportunity He took to grow me, my family and my marriage in a way only He could. I will miss Kansas City desperately. However, God has really been challenging my heart that my life is not my own. My purpose is to bring Him glory. He knows what will happen through my life to bring Him glory in Jefferson City. I get to be His vessel. He gets to lay out new ministry opportunities and allow us to love more people. He is allowing the chance for new people to speak into our lives. He has proven Himself to be trust worthy in our lives and I know He will continue.
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