Finally and Finality
We’re here.
After many long hours of travel on I-75 through Ocala, Gainesville, Valdosta, Tifton, Macon and finally Atlanta, then onto I-20 for another 3 hours due to road construction, Elizabeth, Jane and I made it to Birmingham tired but relatively happy.
Paul and best friend, Johnny, (and some help from my dad) made quick work unpacking the truck, and we managed to order the house enough for us to sleep here in the new house.
After many weeks and months of praying and for me, anxiously worrying, we now are beginning a new chapter of our life in Birmingham, Alabama. Finally.
And, finality.
The realization has finally sunk in. This move is final.
At least until God uproots us again to do His work in some place that we’re least expecting, that is. (grin.)
Nothing is ever really final with God this side of Heaven, is it?
And that, dear friends, gives me great hope and comfort. I hope it comforts you as well.
In the meantime, we love it here already, but long for “home.” At least until “here” becomes “home” once again.
Filed under: General, Catbird, Like a fire, Tidbits on January 21st, 2007
Now that’s the Cathy I’ve been waiting to hear from these past few weeks (months?). You sound at peace and eager to start your new life - that’s what comforts me! Miss you and love you! Nan
Miss you!! So glad for phones, email, and blogs.
thanks for the update, was praying for that peace! I love you guys, and soo appreciate your willingness to trust the Lord even when He asks what we dread…His grace WILL bring Joy in the midst of it all.
I’m so glad you’re able to find some pease and finality at last. I’m not even going to attempt to tell you how much I miss you all, and how happy I was to see you blog again. I can’t put it into words. I love you, Cathy! I pray that God will make this ‘home’ for you once more.
I miss all of you so much and it has only been like 4 days!
My amaryllis is beautiful Cathy! It has four flowers!!! And it makes me think of you.
Love you!
glad you are there; traveling with toddlers is an experience that I will never forget :)(i.e. 3-yr-old and 2-yr-old in a station wagon loaded with stuff from CA to NJ in July and the ac conked out in NV and the gas tank started leaking in KS and on and on and on) It was so good to be finally there. Keep in touch,
Love, Beverly
so so glad your heart is where it is, but still wish your body was here.
love you, and so glad you all made it safely.
Mr. Boots and I are sad that we did not get to see you before you left. I have been praying for you guys and will continue. I know that you are going to be missed by many including me.
So good to read your voice, friend!
Awww, Girl! It’s weird to think that you’re not just around the corner any more. I’m glad for you that the anticipation and worry about the move and saying goodbye is over, though. I love you!!! Can’t wait to see you in February.
I think you’re going to be amazed when you look back years from now and see the impact of how God used you and Paul in the short time you were here in Orlando.
Glad you all made it safe and sound, and, hey, at least your accent is considered normal up there.
Hey! I haven’t been on for a few days. I’m glad you’ve arrived safely and I’m glad to hear your peace about it. As I was reading the other comments, it reminded me of how it felt when you left Butler. So, I’m shedding a few tears for your Orlando friends this morning! I pray that being able to keep in touch through your blog will give them comfort as it does me! Love you friend!
I’m glad you made it up there safe and finally! God has good plans for you, my creative friend.
What an opportunity you have to reconnect with so many old friends!
There is a part of me that longs for that more often than I realize.
I’m glad you’re home.