April was a whirlwind for us. Zach wrapped up his internship with the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) at Western Carolina University and I finished up my tutoring job at the elementary school. It was a month of goodbyes and tying up loose ends as we prepared to leave the mountains. Reflecting on our time there, I am thankful for how we saw the Lord provide for and bless us during this season. As newlyweds, the setting we were in allowed Zach and I to be able to spend a lot of quality time together while learning quite a bit about living with and serving alongside one another. There were invaluable lessons that were gained from challenges faced and I am confident that God will use those to help us both in the future.
As you all know, over the past several months we have been seeking where God would have us serve in ministry next. We had the opportunity to talk and interview with a few churches and just this month one church in particular surfaced to the forefront. After several phone calls, much prayer and a couple in-depth interviews we are very excited to say that we officially know where we are going! Zach accepted a position at a local church in a town in northern Louisiana as a pastor of youth and family discipleship! We will be moving down there towards the end of May. In the meantime, we will be staying with Zach’s mom as we get all of our stuff ready to move and take care of all the logistics that need to be done. We are so humbled by God’s faithfulness and very excited for this next adventure!
In the midst of all the other events, we were able to travel to Memphis, TN and spend several days over Easter weekend with my family. It was such a fun and relaxing time.
Highlights from the trip: getting to make a pit stop in Nashville to visit with Zach's friend (and best man at our wedding), Matt, being able to have good quality time with family, all the "mouth wateringly" delicious local restaurants we ate at (oh, B.B. King’s how I love you!), and strolling around downtown. Oh! And I was introduced to the absolute BEST donuts in the world here. Made fresh every morning, they are delectable!
What I've Been Thankful For This Month
- A fun, Christ-loving family
- A mother-in-law who raised such a godly son
- Starbucks mochas
- The truth that God never gets overwhelmed or stressed out, even when I am
- A new beginning; a new chapter in life
It might be a little quieter around here these next several weeks as we are going to be busy with moving, unpacking, and getting settled into our new home. I will do my best to pop in with some new content at least once a week until we can get a bit more established. We would appreciate your prayers as we plan, travel and take care of things for our move. See you again soon!
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