We arrived in Leland last Friday night with my parents in tow. Our intentions were to drive part-way and get a hotel, but we ended up driving the entire trip in one day. When we arrived at our new home, we were all very tired, and ready to crash on the floor. However, when we entered the home, we set off the alarm, and did not know the code to turn it off. For about 10 minutes we were scrambling around, trying to figure out what to do. Finally, my darling husband, found the code on the kitchen counter. Who would have thought? LOL. As we were peaking around the house and checking out our new diggs, we very quickly realized that we had absolutely no water. That was a recipe for disaster with 6 people wanting to crash for the night. So, we ended up getting a hotel in Wilmington for the night regardless. When we got up in the morning, we called the utility company and they came out to turn the water on. Saturday was much less eventful, but full of work and love. We all unloaded the truck, and several of the Crosswinds team members showed up to help with food and gifts. It was wonderful to meet some new friends and to see some old. The truck was unloaded rather quickly and our house began to take shape. Over the past week, we have unpacked boxes, hung curtains and pictures, and made this house our home. It is a beautiful house, and is already feeling like home. I will try to post some pictures really soon.
The kids have made the transition so well. They both made instant friends with the Crosswinds kids. We took Abigail to her new school, and they have been really nice and accomodating. She starts on Monday, and seems to be rather excited to get back to a routine. The kids have more than enjoyed riding their bikes and four-wheelers up and down our sidewalks (this is a new concept to us, as we have always lived in rural areas). They are already meeting the other children in the neighborhood and loving this nice warm weather. It is supposed to be 75 today! We are going to go check out the beach!
Overall this transition has been absolutely wonderful, thanks to my parents coming down with us for a week and for the Crosswinds team amazing hospitality. God has been so faithful, and so comforting during our move. My mom bought me a Garmin GPS, so I don't get lost down here. Maybe I'll venture out a bit more, now that I have some security that I won't get lost! I have joined the Crosswinds worship team and will be singing at the service tomorrow. Woo Hoo! Nelson is still searching for his place in the Crosswinds movement, but God will reveal it to him in his perfect timing.
Thank you all for your prayers during this time. My parents are leaving this weekend, and we'll probably need those prayers more than ever as reality sets in that we are really here without our family. We are excited about this new phase in our lives, and how God is going to work through us to benefit the town of Leland. We'll keep you posted!
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