A Year Later..

Saturday marked the one year mark in our journey as homeowners and citizens of Nash County. Ironically we weren't even in our home on Saturday. Maybe somehow that seems fitting. Though we have lived here for a year, I still don't feel like it's home. I don't feel connected to our neighborhood or the community. We have been attending a church for a while, but it's in another community so that doesn't really help.

We really miss Raleigh, the Summit Church, and all of our friends there. Jeremy and I have realized that we prefer to live in a big city rather than a small one. We realized that we like going to a church that preaches and lives the Gospel and challenges us to do the same. We miss having a group of friends to have stuff to do with on Friday and Saturday nights, even if it just hanging out in our house.

Ok that's enough complaining...on to the good stuff. We love having our own home. One that we can paint, decorate, etc. just the way we like. We love having a yard and Jeremy loves having a shed where he can do wood work. We love having my parents near by too. Mom and Dad, thanks for all the Saturday dinners, afternoon walks, babysitting, etc. I love the fact that Owen is able to know you and see on a daily basis.

While we don't plan to be here long term, I am trying to make the most of our time here. I can't live here acting like we are moving soon and not see what the Lord is doing for us now. This last year has been one of the hardest for me. I became a mommy, moved to a new place therefore leaving my comfort zone, and became a stay at home mom. The Lord has used this time and this place to teach me a lot. Though it has been one of my driest times spiritually, I have learned how much I need the Lord. I have learned that no one can fulfill my needs like He can or does.

No matter our location we are a family and we will praise God through the good and bad. :)