These past few weeks in our ‘Moving On’ group have greatly helped to reinforce my faith and hope, which, until a few months ago, were totally lacking in a very empty existence. Over the past weeks, through this emotional time in my life, after reading Susan’s words so beautifully expressed in After The Boxes Are Unpacked, and listening to her words as our class leader, so filled with love for the Lord, I have felt so safe -- so grounded and so inspired to move forward in God's light. Even though I am not a newcomer to Arizona, I'm a new believer and have welcomed the opportunities to apply the disciplines I’ve learned to my path in Christianity.

The hardest part of moving to a new city, a thousand miles away from everything familiar, was not having anyone to connect with. This study provided me with a wonderful group of women who were experiencing the same situation, but especially women who were all connected in Christ. I have proudly kept connections with many of the women in my class for over a year and a half. The “Moving On” class provided me with a welcoming, encouraging and comfortable environment amidst an unfamiliar city.

I wouldn't have made it through my first four months here without the Moving On class every week. God knew that I needed to grow closer to Him and this was the perfect opportunity for me to do that. I needed to grow closer to Him not just to be able to make it on my own for those months with three kids while my husband wrapped things up in Florida, but also to live a more complete, fulfilled life. I needed to learn that I may not understand why things don't always work out according to MY plan, but that I had to trust in Him to let Him act in my life and not question His actions--to have faith in His plan for me. I also needed to make a group of friends with the same values and beliefs who understood what I was going through and supported and encouraged me and to whom I could provide similar understanding and encouragement--a group of friends that I am sure I will have a special bond with for a long time to come. The study was just what I needed. Thank you.

I just wanted to let you know that I have been so happy this month!! I mean really, really truly happy. My eyes are seeing the beauty in everything again. As I walk in the mornings I smell the sweet smells of the World. I hear the sweet songs the birds are singing and once again I thank God that I am alive. I see my children again and I realize how truly blessed I am. I had a very dark few months there and I never want to go there again. But I am glad that while I was there I knew you and the other ladies that were (rowing my boat with me). I have added people to that boat and I'm sure I will be for years to come. I don't think I would have done so well had I not been in the Moving On class. The Lord lead and I followed right into that classroom.

I just completed the Moving On Class. It was GREAT!!! I was so impressed with the content of the book, After The Boxes Are Unpacked; it helped me so much. Just wanted to thank you and tell you I really appreciate the ministry that the Lord has given you.

I can hardly find the words to express how this class has impacted me.The book and the study have moved me to become a better woman. I just wish I had this info when I was a young military wife moving across the country! Of course God's timing is perfect. I truly believe that. The group has been a safe haven for me to face some things that I had tucked away deep inside of me. Thank you for the support and kindness you have shown me. The group has been a witness to the power of prayer and a reminder to me of the need for daily prayer and thanksgiving. I have been blessed to experience the love of Christ through you and the ladies of the group!

Thanks to all of you again for your ministry. This is our 7th move in 18 years of marriage. I think I would've handled previous moves much better had I had this information with some of my other moves. Praise God for it now. I thought this move would be sorta 'easy' and it has been far from that. Your book and class are helping me tremendously to deal with all the emotions that come with leaving my closest friends, a wonderful church, etc, etc, etc.

Jamie
Arizona NEWcomer
Dec07

Karen
Arizona NEWcomer
Sept07

This class has been a bright spot in my week. It was a safe haven where I could share my feelings unconditionally. It was a wonderful help in getting adjusted to my new home.