Tonight I got word that my youngest son and his family are moving further away from my hometown. I was devastated when I realized that it would take over six hours to get to their house. I was enjoying the three hour trip. Of course, it had to be all about me…I kept thinking about the long trip and not getting to see my grandson once a month like I have been doing. After a few irrational thoughts I calmed down and remembered that I heard once that nothing remains the same except change.

I know without a doubt my son and his wife prayed diligently before they made the decision to move. I know they considered all the pros and cons. I don’t like change, I never have, but I am learning to live with many changes. While I still panic at the thought of changes, I realize if we are to grow and live life abundantly there will be changes.

I wish for my son, my daughter-in-law and my grandson Godspeed in their new adventure. I pray that they will find a church family right away. I pray that this move will be everything they want it to be. And I pray that I will hit the road as soon as possible and see them all in their new home. I regret it, but I honor it. They are adults and I know they have sought out the guidance of God. I love them so much and I really believe everything will be ok.

Changes come and go, we either adapt or we get left behind. I surely don’t want to miss one minute of seeing them when all I have to do is get in my car and drive 333 miles. Please, God, be with them. 

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