This is a time of lots of changes for us. Some I can’t go into detail about thus the title. But one huge one will be the starting the process of moving Philip into the Children’s Center at Bethany. We feel like this will be happening after Thanksgiving though we are not sure how long the process will actually take. I believe I mentioned it before but we are convinced this is the time to start the ball rolling. I know the Lord has worked in my heart to bring this change because in the beginning of this journey I could not reconcile that for Philip. Now, it seems the most natural next step. The Lord’s peace is almost tangible about the transition. Those around us who have counseled us see that it is the next step as well. It will be best for him and best for us. That said, there are so many things within that process that we will just have to slowly come to. We can’t quite fathom all the changes it will mean for our family. There are so many little things that come to my mind and then within days or even hours, the Lord puts in a puzzle piece that addressed that very thought. There’s no doubt He is personal and has complete lovingkindness.
My husband is transitioning into a new work role at the college. We are convinced this is the perfect direction God has placed before him but it will take over a year to completely define the transition and make it. More on that as it comes to pass.
There are other transitions as well but please forgive my vagueness. I am a detail-oriented person so I don’t like being vague. We do desire your prayers for wisdom in the Lord’s perfect will and peace that passes understanding. I’ve told people a few times lately that in our situation there are so many things that are completely out of our hands that we appreciate your prayers even more. You are talking to the Only One Who can do anything about them.
We plan to take a Thanksgiving trip to Branson to spend time with my family. Ben and I both feel this is a needed trip and unless the Lord determines otherwise before then, we will load up all the equipment and medicine and stuff and head to Missouri. We are looking forward to the time. Please pray all goes smoothly and that Philip will handle the trip well. I truly believe that he will because it seems the Lord has given us this opportunity to take him for what will probably be his last travel time.
This song comes to mind today:
Is Anything Too Hard for God?
It's out of your hands; you've done all you can do.
You've given God the problem; it's no longer up to you.
You've prayed the prayer of faith; you're standing on God's truth.
While you're waiting on the answer, He has a question for you:
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Is anything too hard for God?
Who's got a problem beyond His power to solve?
Are there situations He's not the Master of?
Is anything too hard for God?
Only believe. Trust His Word, you'll see.
His plans are now unfolding, performing perfectly.
It's clear how much He loves you; look at all He's done.
For all your questions, there's really only one:
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