leads to your high place!"
Boy, what a whirlwind my husband and I have gone through over the last several months. Changes and surprises left and right! Can I just say how grateful I am to serve a God who knows all of my deepest thoughts, concerns, and desires. Aside from my husband, He is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me.
Trey and I, back in February, got word that he would no longer be employed by his current employer for next year. We both made the decision that day to view this season as a promtion, not a demotion. As a result of that news, we began praying as a couple (which I love & I'm blessed to have a husband who is comfortable doing so) and we sought the Lord together (which I recommend any couple do). Sidebar- I really do believe God delights and honors a husband and wife who come boldy before His throne of grace TOGETHER- unified. This was never modeled before me but, thankfully, I was able to serve under a ministry where the wife was honored and respected just as much as the man. Although the man is called to be the provider of the household, there's something to be said about a husband who can come to his wife, out of respect for her, to seek out her input and thoughts. That's why I always desire to be prayed up and fine tuned to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
So, the job search began. Trey has always had a desire to write music--a "dream" of sorts--and he recently decided to pursue that desire with a buddy of his. So,we set off for a few trips to Nashville...where he and his buddy recorded in the studio. While we were up there, we both filled out applications and sent our resumes to MANY different schools. The first school Trey found, contacted, and applied to had an opening for Spiritual Life Director (and the funny thing was it never was posted on their website). Completely a God thing. After our trip there in February, we came home, continued about our business and Trey continued to submit resumes and applications ALL over.
Spring break rolled around and back to Nashville we went...by this time I had FALLEN IN LOVE. I.will.not.lie. It's gorgeous. In fact, I actually fell in love our first trip up there.
Trey had an interview with the school I mentioned above (the first school) and it went really, really well! Unfortunately, the headmaster (who he was suppose to interview with) had some heart troubles so he was unable to make it. Thankfully, the interview went on with the school's principal, lead high school teacher, and guidance counselor. The interview was a success and they spoke very highly of Trey to the headmaster. So, with an interview and some more recording behind the belt, we headed back to ATL.
When we got home, we discovered that some more surprises and changes were under way. We discovered that baby Sheneman was "cooking in the oven." Many of you know that we miscarried last May and that was the starting point of this blog. Well, it just so happens that we conceived around the same time this year. I love the fact that God loves us enough to give us back- to restore- that which we've lost. With that being said, I have been carrying some precious cargo for the last 9 weeks and 3 days (to be exact). I can't tell you how happy we are...because words just can't express it. Honestly, we were being so careful as we knew there were alot of things "up in the air" for us. But, it's just like God. All I can say is that He works for our good and His glory. And, that's exactly what He is going to get from this family-ALL the glory!
Here we are today. Me-very moody, gassy, constipated, and of course, nauseous! I am easily agitated by what people say and do or what they do not do...but I struggle with this anyway. So, being pregnant has made it that much "worse." I think I have done ok "holding my tongue." Can someone tell me that this will gradually get better, please???
My husband-in the "waiting" room and on the verge of making a decision about our future. He has been presented with two job opportunities- the headmaster from the school in Nashville, TN took him to lunch yesterday to discuss the Spiritual Life Director position & we head to Charleston, S.C. next weekend to interview at a school there.
Stay tuned!
I was not lying when I said we have faced many changes...Either way my husband and I are at peace knowing that He will show us exactly where it is He wants us. At the end of the day, it is us "three" who will be living with the decision, not anyone else.Your prayers are appreciated and don't leave out our little "miracle-" which is exactly what this baby is to us.
I look forward to reporting great news in the next few weeks.
Thank you Lord for hard places because it is those hard places that get us to our high place!
