It has been almost a month since my last post. I don't feel the erge to write here as I did in Kijabe partly because I feel that we are back into normal life and there is nothing special about that. I have been thinking about that lately. It is my pride that gets in the way. In Kijabe, the need was so great that there was always a way to help/contribute to life around us. So, as a 'doer,' there was plenty to do and write about. Here, I feel like we are 'doing' for ourselves more. And, that makes me feel guilty. So, do I feel guilty because I am no longer "earning His grace" by the 'doing?" I know in my head that I can not earn His grace by anything I do. It is His free gift to me (and you), and I need to rest in that more. Does He call us to act on our faith? Yes, of course. James 2:17 Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself." But, there is a time for everything and now is our time to rest and renew. But, as 'doers' Jim and I find rest in getting projects done! We have put this on the back of the house in the last few weeks:
It feels great to be getting some needed items done around this house, but it is also stifling to be controlled by so much 'stuff' in our lives (stuff that needs attention). I run every morning before sunrise on the smooth, level, country, dirt roads here (Kijabe Friends - notice the contrast to Kijabe roads?) and just pray that God will show me that day how I can show His love to everyone I meet. I continue to try and rest in His love, but it is hard for me. You can pray for us as we continue with "normal" life!
A job has found Jim! We were not really looking for anything, but this came and we see it as a door opening from the Lord and need to walk through it. He will be working as a project supervisor for a company that designs and builds facilities for medical equipment (mostly radiological). Sound familiar? The jobs will be in Michigan but they will take him away from us during the week as they are in more populated areas. He is excited to be employed again and doing something that he enjoys (and is good at)! We will give it a try and see where it leads. It will be a lot like old Navy life where he is gone for a while and then back home. The kids don't really remember that life but I do. He starts in another week, so you can remember us as we begin this next phase of life!
The fall colors here are amazing! We have not seen fall colors in 4 years and it is sometimes breathtaking. I love this time of year when the trees are so beautiful and the weather is so nice (mid 40's in the morning and 70's in the afternoon). The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that it indicates winter is coming!
Stole this image from Jeannie's excellent photography - Thanks Jeannie!
Trevor is doing OK at MTU (I think). He has complied with the Mom requirement of a text, email or call once a week or I will post baby pictures on FB! (I only had to do that once so far)! Sounds like he is busy and taking it all in. We will be glad to see him in a couple of months at Thanksgiving.
Sallie has been enjoying her horse Hank (the one laying down here). He is a sweet guy and is really doing well. He comes running when she calls him and she is learning to walk with him in the round pen. We were able to finish getting this pen up this last week too. It is nice to have the fencing done, but now comes the task of sorting and cleaning all of the tack!
Hope you have a great day. All we have today is a soccer game for Sallie and making hamburgers for diner (sounds so normal - and it is)!
In His Hands (always),
Jullie T
