No extreme editing; no worrying about perfect grammar, font, or punctuation.
Unscripted. Unedited. Real.
5 mins of writing on a set topic.
I’ve decided that if I ever wanted to do more writing….and to really get serious about it then I need to be able to just write. Simply write. So I’m going to join some friends linking up at Lisa-Jo’s blog and we shall see what fun ensues…..
So here goes….
START –
In Between.
If there ever was a family that could portray the situation of being ‘in between’ that would my family. Right here. Right now.
Our run at our local state school has finished.
My commitment to a ministry to teenage girls has ended.
My responsibilities with the Mom’s group I’ve been a part of have been passed over.
I’m no longer on the nursery roster at church.
The things I do, the things that are part of the root structure of settling here that I’ve created……are falling off my calendar….and the days left here, in this little corner of Southern Oregon now number less than ninety.
My family and I are in between.
Piece by piece getting rid of furniture, appliances, toys and ‘schtuff’.
We know what we’re leaving. But not what we’re going to.
In between.
As hard as the uncertainty can be, as much as the unknowns can frustrate, what makes the ‘in between’ bearable is the knowledge that God is there. God is here.
In the stretch, in the learning and in the listening, while waiting for the next door to open, God is here.
While our ‘in betweens’ may seem hard and long, we have great hope in that God has no ‘in betweens’. He is present, always. In charge, always. Constant, always.
Jehovah Shammah – the Lord is There
El Olam – The Everlasting God
Not waiting for the next best thing – He is the best thing. Always.
STOP.
A little bit of honesty 
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love what you’ve said fee
and i love that ring of credibility because you are living it right now
this is your now!
i so love those two God names – and the way you’ve highighted how important and relevant they are – that so jumped out at me and caught my heart and i confess, i’ll probably pinch it one day for a message or at church or something… sooooooo good!
praying for you in this in between that you’re having a joyous time – i know you make the most of the present and the moment and are a joy giver and joy maker – praying for EXTRA blessings!
thanks blossom. Yep I love the names of God. Soooo much meaning.
Oh my friend… this: ” God has no ‘in betweens’. He is present, always. In charge, always. Constant, always.” So Much Yes to this!!! Praying for you in your In Between!
thank you for the prayers – I know you’re true to your word! (and thanks for the encouragement!)
I LOVE THIS. Not waiting for the next best thing – He is the best thing. Always.” Simple. Profound. Truth. I love that you know that and whatever this next season holds you can trust He is with you, even in the hallway. 😉
thank you!! Really do appreciate the prayers and the popping by my place. Feel better soon! xxx
What a place to be. With things ending…and yet knowing He is in control ~ even in the hallway. 🙂 Thank you for reminding me to trust in our Everlasting God today!
ohh He is so faithful. So very faithful!
I love your perspective that even though you do not know where you are headed, you know who goes before you. He truly is the Lord who is there. He will never leave you! Blessings!
Such a comforting feeling knowing that He goes before us. Thank you for visiting!
Dear Fiona
You might not know where you are going, just like Abraham when he left Ur, but our Pappa knows and that is all that matters in the end, don’t you think! Oh, I love your schtuff. Quite cool.
Much love XX
Mia
yes indeedy Mia – so glad that He is in control!
Oh yes, the in between. So where are you going? You are leaving OR? I hope your adventures are grand, no matter what.
thank you! Leaving America – our work visas are coming to an end and we have already extended them once. The next step for us to stay longer would be to apply for citizenship and that isn’t what we feel is right for us. We’re heading home to NZ and will settle either in NZ or Australia.
Ooooo can I come for a visit? Happy packing. What a great adventure.
Absolutely!
LOVE.
‘Not waiting for the next best thing – He is the best thing. Always.’ Oh how I needed to be reminded of this today. Thank you
🙂 My pleasure.
You may not know where you will reside but to reside in peace is a gift indeed!!!! I can only imagine allll the good God has in store for you ~ faithful servant.
thank you!
peace to you. this is a great thing when you are young and so adaptable to God’s will.
thanks – although if we’re in limbo for much longer I’m sure the grey hairs will start to come…..not THAT young! 😉
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“He is the best thing always.” Amen, friend. I sure do hope to be able to meet you face to face before you move back across the sea and am excited to see what is next for you and your dear family.
I doooo hope that too!!!
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