Waiting, Waiting and Waiting…
My family is in transition. As many of you already know, we packed up our moving PODS last week, said goodbye to our friends in IL and have made our way towards our new home in Overland Park, KS.
We are waiting for our new home (rental) to have all the necessary things done such as carpet cleaning, etc., before we move in. We are also awaiting the delivery of our belongings which we hope arrive sometime this coming week!
In the midst of all this waiting my family has had some much needed connection time. We've been staying at one of Youthfront Camp West and my kids and I have just had a blast playing indoor kickball, going down the water slide, eating ice cream in the snack shack, swimming in the pool, etc.
I hate the waiting, but I love the family time! I have been taught over the last couple of days that the waiting is all worth it. I have also learned that I need to be in "waiting" mode a whole bunch more. By waiting mode I simply mean putting aside everything to focus on my family. How are you doing with focusing on your family? Recently, I haven't been doing well...
July 6th, 2008 - 21:00
I find some sense of irony that you have moved the same week as us, mate… isn’t it funny how things work out?
We moved into our new place on Thursday, and it’s awesome, but I’ve probably been in the opposite place, not waiting, but racing – spending so much time organizing, packing, arranging finances, then moving, unpacking, etc, that we haven’t given the kids anywhere near as much time as they deserve.
I’m really looking forward to this new season (now that I’m settled in a new job and a new house), where, rather than waiting (in the sense you’ve used here, which is helpful) or racing (the other extreme), I am making it a priority to regularly put aside the day to day tasks and choose to engage fully with my beautiful family.
Thanks for the reminder, bro.
July 7th, 2008 - 08:51
yeah, it is a bit ironic nate, you’re right.
glad you are in your new place…
i can’t wait to hear how things progress with your new home and ministry. very cool…
say hey to your family from us!
chris
July 8th, 2008 - 21:02
Hey Chris,
I love the new carpet you laid in your new home… the carpet shown in the pictures of your kids. Good taste my friend.
Mike
July 10th, 2008 - 12:49
that is some sweet carpet, eh?