John 13:7

"You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand." ~ john 13:7

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

24 Hours

The 'clock' on my computer right now reads 8:01am. In exactly 24 hours we will be on a plane taking off from San Antonio airport headed to Chicago. From there we leave at 12:45pm heading to Hong Kong. Sounds pretty surreal. Never thought I'd be going there - let alone moving there!

God has given me several little surprises since arriving in San Antonio last Monday. I'll take this opportunity to tell about them - if you'll bear with me.

I've repacked our five pieces of luggage probably three times since Sunday afternoon..making sure they all fall below the required 50 pound limit. (happy to say the largest is just 47)
All this I've done in the quietness of "Kat's" garage. (Kathleen is Mike's first wife - whom we are staying with in San Antonio. Nico, Mike's youngest son, along with Sarah - his sweet fiance, also live here). The quiet of the garage has really blessed my spirit - caused me to 'Be still' before God. It was also a nice way of listening to my music on my phone for a little while (Selah, NeedToBreathe, Mandisa..to name a few). Michael called it my 'zen time'. The goodness of the Lord today doesn't stop there...read on.

I realized God was even giving me more courage to fly to Hong Kong tomorrow - by placing me so close to the airport this past week. Kat's home sits about 5 minutes from the San Antonio International Airport - the very airport we will take off from tomorrow at 8am.

Side note: I've never been afraid of flying. My first flight was at 12 - on a 4seater - going to New Orleans with mom, dad & the owner of the plane, Roland, an old family friend. We flew over Lake Ponchatrain where I saw dolphins. Priceless. My next flight was by myself to Michigan. Spent the summer of my 16th year with one of my best friends, Lolly. Her family had a cottage by one of the many lakes. Priceless. From there I've lost count of the many flights I've had through the years; however, somewhere along the way I've developed a nervous anxiety about being in the air. Of course turbulence only makes matters worse.

God has given me the opportunity to be so close to so many airplanes coming in to land. (They fly over Kat's house about every 5-6 minutes...landing gear down and headed to the runway). It's really very beautiful - watching them glide through the air on the way down.
He's reminded me that He's in control & all is well. He's gone before us and prepared the way (including the plane ride).

The last surprise needs a little explanation: I like water towers..really. God has spoken to me through...water towers. I first heard Him say 'water' to me when we (Mike & I) were trying to decide whether to live in Dallas or Dripping Springs. We found a piece of land to purchase & build a house on. As I followed Mike's voice - I came into a clearing where there was a 'water tower' in the distance. I knew that was where my home was to be built - a wonderful gift from God. (Note to self: teach the younger women how God speaks in many different ways. The important thing is to remain in Him & listen.) God showed me the next water tower over the fence line in our home (the parsonage)..in Dighton. Showing me this came at such a crucial time - one morning when I was feeling especially down. It was a wonderful reminder that He was there. (God, too, feels what I feel ~ and stands ready to love me through anything).

The last surprise came this morning in San Antonio - as I walked upstairs to retreive something to tie my hair back. I was helping Brady with something and my hair kept falling in my face. As I was walking out of the upstairs bedroom - I happened to glance out a small window that's at the top of the stairs. It's not accessible except by ladder, but you can see a little from it while walking down the hall. What caught my eye next - out that window - was such a strong confirmation from God that I just started giggling & dancing in the hall. Out over the rooftops and treetops was...
a water tower.

...in less than 24 hours I will embark on a journey that will take me to life in Hong Kong - a new beginning. I hope you'll consider taking the journey with me and see what God has in store.
I'm going to look for water towers...

"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen." (Ephesians 3:20-21).

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