What We’ve Been Up To
Every week I keep telling myself I’m going to pick back on the blogging thing…I just haven’t been motivated to sit down and actually do it. So I’ll give you a little recap on the whirlwind we have been on the past month!
-First off, I realized I never followed up from the previous posts with our friends the Ivey’s who were trying to get their little boy Amos from Haiti! He’s HOME!! He came home probably about 3 weeks ago! So amazing!
-So for the past 6 months we have really been seeking the Lord on where He was guiding Sean in his ministry and our family. We have been praying for clarity and for God to give us direction…and about 2 weeks ago we finally felt like we had some clarity on what we were supposed to do. Sean took his position in Austin as an Area Minister and Church Planting Resident with a 2 year commitment…and believe it or not in about 7 months that 2 year commitment would be wrapping up. (Crazy!) We had been praying about if God was leading us to stay here in Austin (which we have LOVED) or to join our friends who planted a church back in Houston a little over a year ago.
-So about 2 weeks ago, we really felt confirmation that God was leading Sean to join the staff at The Woodlands Point Community Church, we are so excited about what God is doing there and feel honored to be apart of it.
-So…there were a lot of logistics to figure out though…when we would be moving back to The Woodlands…Baby Boy is due May 22nd…etc etc. We have been living in a one-bedroom apartment since we moved here…yep…that’s right, little Izzy has been sleeping in the closet. It took me forever to be able to admit that to people because I felt horrible about it…but my pride is gone, and we knew this was where God was calling us, and although it was hard to leave the comfort of our cute house and her nursery, in the end those things didn’t matter, we ultimately wanted to be where God was leading us and it has been so worth it. God has taught us so much about Himself and His Sovereignty. And Sean has loved being apart of The Austin Stone…God is doing AMAZING things through the people at this church, we couldn’t have been more thankful to be apart of it.
-So for the past year we’ve been in our little one-bedroom and it has been great, but the older Iz was getting it was getting more difficult, and we knew we could have one more little body in that apartment…so once we found out we were moving back we decided to move into a 2 bedroom for the remainder of the time we are here. So we found out on a Tuesday that we would be moving back July 1st, so I talked to the apartment complex and there was a 2 bedroom available to move in…so we decided to go for it, we decided to move in that Friday…ahh, it was complete insanity. Luckily my mom was able to come up and she took care of Iz and took her to a hotel so I could pack since Sean had to work that whole week. Craziness, but we did it.
-Then this past weekend we had the Verge Conference which was incredible and learned oh so much…it was overwhelming, but good overwhelming! Iz went to go stay with her Grammy and Pops and had a blast!
-So now we are just really enjoying the time we have left in Austin! There are sooo many things we are going to miss about living here…we just want to soak it all in these next couple months before Baby Boy comes! So many great places to eat, great parks, beautiful hills (we have this incredible view out of our apartment..I’ll take a pic on a prettier day)…and of course the church and the great friends we’ve made here! But we are extremely excited to move back to The Woodlands and be apart of what God is doing through The Woodlands Point!
Sorry for such the long post…
Some pics of Izzy from her time with Grammy and Pops!
And my favorite…(My mom sent this to me during the conference, Sean and I couldn’t quit laughing)! This girl looks like she should be walking on Hollywood Blvd! Ha! All the necessities…sunglasses…check…cell phone…check…scarf…check!
I'm the wife to a wonderful, godly husband who I couldn't adore more! I'm overwhelmed by the blessing of my two precious kiddos, Izzy, 1 1/2, and Owen, newborn. I love being a mom to these 2 and getting to do ministry alongside my man. And incredibly thankful for a Savior that loves me!
We know the pratt’s from Spring High. He has an amazing voice. So happy for you. Hopefully we can get together for a play date when you are moved back!
Love ya Ash-
Sam
Sadly, I loved the “long” post–since that’s the only way I keep up with you. =) Glad you guys have gotten stuff “settled.” I can’t believe y’all got moved (or, rather YOU got y’all moved). That’s incredible, and I dread ever having to do it. Next post: “what we are naming our baby boy.” =) I’m thinking you are going to feel like you’re living high on the hog in a house (as opposed to a one bedroom apartment!).
SO GLAD y’all are moving back!!! I can’t wait. And when I saw that first picture of Iz I turned to Jason and said, “Oh my gosh, she’s like a little girl now!” She’s not a baby. I can’t believe it.
We are excited to have you guys come and join us and are looking forward to many great memories that we will have to share with you guys.