Big News

Well, I know I need to start this off by saying that our BIG NEWS is not that we are expecting another sweet Mills baby. I am not pregnant. However, we are moving... and we are moving out of the great state of Texas.

I am thankful that the Lord has prepared my heart for so long for this upcoming adventure. Over a year and a half ago I remember feeling like He was putting change on my heart. We prayed a lot and waited really. Then last summer Jason really felt a desire for change too. He put out some resumes around DFW and also had his dad put some out too. Jase ended up interviewing for a company up in Arkansas several times last summer and then nothing came of it. Again, we waited and prayed, and started Gracious Legacy.

Randomly, the middle of August, we went to pick up our girls from Jason's parents in Rogers, AR. They normally spend a few days each summer by themselves up there. Well, we hadn't been there too long before a neighbor called over saying he saw our car and was wondering if Jase still might be interested in interviewing up in that area. His company was hiring and he already had called the gal doing the interviewing who agreed to meet and interview with Jason on that Saturday. We had to run out to get pants and shoes since Jason had only brought shorts and flip flops. The interview went well and over the next week and a half he had 2 phone interviews. The following week he was asked to come up and give a presentation. And three weeks ago today he was given a verbal offer.

We again, prayed. This is huuuuge for us. We have lived in Dallas for almost 11 years. When we moved here we hadn't been married quite a year, had no children, and moved from one apartment to another apartment. This is where our family has grown tremendously...in numbers of course, but also emotionally and spiritually. People here are like family to us. Still, we clearly hear God calling us to make this move. We are so excited. It's beautiful in Arkansas....heck, they actually have seasons there, but the good news is it's not drastic changes weather-wise. This warm weather girl couldn't handle being in snow for weeks and months on end. Plus, we will live by Jason's parents. It will be a blessing to be near the beloved Mimi and Papa D.

On the other end, we are so sad to leave the people here we love deeply. I have used quite a few tissues and even told people at church they might not see me wear mascara again until we move. I am so thankful to have God's direction in this and feel His presence. Otherwise, the emotions would probably be too much for me.

I'm excited to see what the Lord has in store for our family. I have said many times over the past week that I have no idea any of the details other than that we are moving. I don't know where we will go to church, where we will end up living, what hopefully, part-time ministry position I might have, the schools the girls will go to, etc. Normally, this is a very uncomfortable position for me. But since I feel like we are in the center of God's will I'm okay to be on this ride where I don't have any idea what is ahead.

Please pray for everything that a move entails. An easy transition for our girls with sweet friendships to come quickly. That our home would sell quickly and for a great price. That we would end well here and love well until we leave. That we would be completely sensitive to the Spirit's leading on where to live, where the girls go to school, where I might work, etc. I love in Scripture where Christ is called the Author and Perfector of our faith. I am looking forward to seeing where this amazing Author has written for our lives to be. We appreciate your prayers.

And for the record, we will never be Arkansans...simply Texans living in Arkansas!