One of the main reasons this blog has been quiet is because Sweetheart and I have been preoccupied with seeking the Lord for our future plans directly related to seminary and thereafter. Well today is the day I can announce our big news. No- we are NOT pregnant…don’t worry we will be super excited to share that, but today’s news is very exciting as well as nerve wracking at the same time. Are you ready to hear what Sweetheart and I have been praying about earnestly for the past six months???
WE ARE MOVING TO SOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN WAKE FOREST, NC!!!
To make such a long story short last fall Sweetheart approached me one night when I was about to drift off to zzz’s and said I really feel like we should apply to SE for seminary and just see what God does. I was like okay I think I can do that never dreaming we would actually be moving eight months later. As always God is faithful and has grown my faith these past six months as trial after trial has entered our life and we have had to wholeheartedly trust in His goodness.
Today I told my boss who I dearly love and respect that May would be my last month to work for him. Needless to say he was sad yet excited to see what God would do in our lives. I shared the journey of faith we have been on and thanked him for the opportunity to work under him. Now that the news is official I wanted to share with each of you what our plans are and where we are headed.
This summer, beginning of June, we will be leaving VA where Sweetheart and I met, dated, were engaged, lived in our first home, worked our first full-time jobs etc. We are leaving almost everything we know and love to pursue something we love more and want to know more! Sweetheart will be pursuing a Master of Divinity in International Church Planting. This program involves a 2-year commitment to serve as an international church planter somewhere around the world. We are so excited about this new development and would covet your prayers as we seek to learn more and prepare for international missions. We will most likely be in NC for 2 years and then head overseas after that.
God has been working in BIG ways in our lives as the idea for missions was first birthed in my hubby’s heart and then confirmed in mine. We know the road will not be easy, but we appreciate the support of our family and friends. As we seek to love God more and His people we want to know Him more intimately and pursue His calling on our lives most passionately. We will keep you all updated as we learn and grow more. Thanks for keeping up with us and we wil update soon…sorry for no pictures but I think the news will be enough for today!!!
Hi, I stumbled upon your blog and have enjoyed reading your story. Congratulations on your wedding and all the blessed events that are and will continue to take place as you serve the Lord.
It’s been thirteen years of marriage for Hubby and me and it is nice to read the newly wed perspective. God Bless.