Of Trucks And Friends

As I was growing up my dad had an old Ford pick up.  Through the years, he took good care of it and eventually had it repainted and I became familiar with what pin striping was.  In the end my dad had the truck looking really nice inside and out.  And then he sold it.  What I remember now about that truck is when it was time for my dad to sell it, he was quite sad about it although he knew he was replacing it with a newer, nicer truck.  I remember that it was hard for him to let go of the truck that he had spent so much time in and fixing up.  I also remember how much he loved the 'new' truck once he got it.

In a weird kind of way, as I think of moving and saying goodbye to great friends I am reminded of my dad and his old truck.  Not that my friends can be compared to trucks, not really, but it makes me think that it's hard to let of something I treasure so much without fully knowing what is ahead after we move. At this point I don't really know anyone in the new place and there isn't a whole lot to tie my heart there, yet.  But I do know that the Lord has provided great friendships in each place I have ever been.

And so I am treasuring my last days here in Southern California and the times I have left with my precious friends.  But I am also trusting the Lord and looking forward to seeing what He has planned once we move.

Moving On, Again

I don't know how to say this, but we're moving.  Again.  I say 'again' because we seem to move every three years since being married.  No, we are not military, but we sure move about the country like we are!

This move was not planned at all.  It's as if the Lord just said 'time's up, let's go!'.  It's funny though, the kids have off and on asked how long we will live in our current house.  And even though we had no plans or desire to leave, my answer was always 'we'll be here for as long as the Lord has us here'.  In hind sight I guess the true answer was 'three years'.

This summer is the six year mark for being here in Southern California, and October will be three years in our house.  And this fall will mark the beginning of our tenure in the San Francisco/Bay area.

I still can't believe it.  We're moving.  Again.