Our Move Update

Well, as of right now - we are in the waiting game. It's not what we had expected, but there aren't many pharmacy jobs right now in the Grand Rapids area. Matt had an interview with someone and it went very well. But they wanted to know if Matt was willing to travel (to Muskegon - about 45 min. away from GR) and we just aren't sure about this yet. Matt does have one application in at a hospital for a job that he is doing right now - and, of course, this would be PERFECT. He did recieve word that his materials were recieved and they are currently reviewing his application. As of right now, we just ask that you all pray for us as we seek to do His will. Please also pray that God would move on our behalf. We have been praying about this for a year now - and we have been so excited about moving. But, as things sometimes happen, it's not going as WE planned.

So, we were going to put our house on the market this upcoming Friday -but don't feel a peace about it right now. After talking to my family and our pastor, and gaining some wisdom from them, we feel that we really need to secure the job before selling the house.

Another thing that popped up is the amount of jobs in Muskegon. Once I told Matt that if we were going to move near my sister then I'd really like to be within a 1/2 hour because really, what would be the point? :) Well, Muskegon is about 45 min. away from GR. Technically, we wouldn't have to live in Muskegon. We could live in between Muskegon and Rockford (where Kim, Dean, and Tallie live). I'm not sure if Matt wants to live in GR and then have to drive 45 min. each way daily for a job. I'm not so sure I want him traveling like that esp. when the winters come. We had been praying this whole time for a job in GR, so we never thought to pray about Muskegon. So that's on our list now too. Matt shared with me that he wants to give the whole GR thing until the end of June and then we'll refocus our attention elsewhere if need be.

I have to share how hard this is right now. There are times when I feel that God isn't listening. But I know that this isn't true. I know that He knows the desires of our heart. Although we feel that now is the ideal time, doesn't mean that it's God's time. So, here we are....waiting.

If you would please pray for us - that would be amazing! We know that we are in His hands.
Please pray that:
**God's glory would be revealed in all this. We are excited to see how He is going to move. How amazing will it be to see Matt get a new job, sell our house, and buy a house to the tune of His symphony?
**Matt would find a job in MI that he will both enjoy doing and be able to serve our Lord. (whether that be in GR or Muskegon - or maybe He'll surprise us with something else??! oh geez!)
**the stress would be minimal. Just cleaning a whole house for real estate pictures was crazy enough!
**we would continue to trust Him with all things - our future, our home, our hearts.
**I don't become a nag. I want to fully trust that my husband is able to lead our family.

We'll keep you updated as things move along!