Last week was a busy week of packing and cleaning, and also an emotional week of good-byes. Not only did we say good-bye to a wonderful family that Sara has worked for as a nanny for the last year and half or so, but we said good-bye to many friends and family. It was an unreal feeling as we drove away from Oceanside to Sara's parents house, and then still even more unreal as we said good-bye to them and started our drive to Texas.
As we drove along, the thought of 'oh we will go there on the way back,' kept going through our mind, but we had to remind ourselves that we weren't going back. There is NO going back! We have committed our lives to following the Lord and obeying Him...even to a new land....a new people....a new type of scenery. As Disciples of Christ, we choose to follow the Lord, something that is required of each of us...to follow Him. To follow down the straight and narrow road, to the cross of calvary. Crucifying our flesh inexchange for Jesus being on the Throne. Making Jesus our King....Jesus is our King.
After three days of driving, and several stops we reached our destination. As we drove in, not only did we see the official city sign that said 'Welcome to Decatur,' but Tamara Tuttle, and a few others from Central Fellowship set up signs in the neighborhood that Granny and Papa live in welcoming us in. As we pulled up to Granny and Papas house their gate entrance was roped off with streamers and a big sign that said 'Welcome Home'.....a finish line really. It was an exciting yet nerve recking feeling actually arriving to decatur. The thought now that lingers in our mind is...'Welcome to Decatur....Ya'll!'
