Thoughts About Moving On

Someone told me to get used to change; it's around to stay. I couldn't agree more. It seems like just yesterday we were packing up, moving, and settling in to our apartment in Raleigh. Now we're already starting to look for another place to move along to.

Yes, a physical move is on the horizon in the coming months. Yes, that's more change. But the "moving on" I'm talking about right now is something deeper. I feel like Zack and I are finally in a stage where we're both okay with "moving on". I've been fighting it for  months years; ask anyone who knows me well. The thought of leaving the "community" I have tore my heart out. The idea of not living in the middle of everything made me nervous and skeptical about the future.Oh but my heart is changing for the better...

For the first time, definitely since we got married, I'm so okay with "moving on". Let me rephrase that; I'm EXCITED to move on! Zack and I both are giddy at the thought of having a home (not a townhouse), living in a small community, and most importantly, finding a church and community that we can settle in to for a while.

Y'all Jesus has been working on my heart for a long time to get me to a point that I can say that I'm excited and anticipating moving on from what I know right now. I can't wait and am amazed at this change of heart (that I had nothing to do with; God's done it all). We are eager for the next step of our life together and are excited about things to come!!

You make known to me the path of life;
    in your presence there is fullness of joy;    at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.- Psalm 16:11

Abundant Life

I can't even believe I'm typing this right now, but it's gametime y'all! Camp kicks off in less than 4 days for the Summer. I seriously cannot wrap my mind around the fact that we have been diligently praying over these next several weeks since last August and now they're here!

Last week when I left Camp after a long, hot day outside painting rotation awards, I had the most surreal and one of a kind feeling; I didn't really want to leave. My heart is eagerly awaiting the Summer to watch this plan we've been working on for months play out. I'm invested. And I can say it's not by my own might, but God's. Zack and I both are so excited about the summer and all that's coming up with Camp.

A verse that's been on my heart for a few weeks now aptly sums up my "job": Psalm 145:3-4

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
    his greatness no one can fathom. 

 One generation commends your works to another;
    they tell of your mighty acts.

I consider  myself blessed beyond words to say that I'm part of a ministry that is centered on this verse and focused on telling the next generation about how great our God is. 

'Til next time folks, the Carscaddons will be at Camp!