thankful. and farm news.

 

So much has happened since I posted last. I guess I'll start with the farm.

After speaking with our landlord, we have decided not to break our lease. She gave us the go-ahead to find a new renter... which is good because we wouldn't have to sublease or anything. And she agreed to list the townhome for us in a couple of places. Josh and Clare are going to put the farm on the market, which I am really glad about because I want them to be able to start again in Columbus. If, however, we find a renter and the house is still available, we can contact them and talk. So... we need a renter, and we also may have to find another farm to move to :) But we will be moving, just not the way we thought. I really am okay with this... because I have seen God's perfect and specific care in our lives. He has good plans for us. I really have peace about the way this has turned out. I am okay with it taking longer... more time to pray, and hope, and plan, and study, and learn about the things we want to do.

We drove to Gainsville on Sunday night to hear a band called Storyhill with a couple of families from our church. The music was amazing, and was such an unexpected sweet experience... a very intimate setting, in a home, with really wonderful people and our dear friends. We lingered long and the snow began to fall. Really hard. Trevor and I had a public disagreement about whether or not to leave... definitely not my finest hour as a wife. We ended up deciding to try to make it home, and it was one of those experiences where you know you're in danger but you have a sense of calm. Everything was completely covered with snow, we couldn't see in front of us at all, it was dark and at times there was no way to tell if we were still on the road. But we made it safely home... even up the giant hill leading to our home. God was so good to us that night. I saw his protection... there was a semi in front of us for the worst part, and we could follow him and stay in his tracks. We had all the food and water in the car that we needed to keep sweet Piper happy. We had blankets, working cell phones, beautiful Storyhill music to listen to the whole way (shade of the trees), and we came home to a warm house with firewood and a pantry full of good food. We were snowed in for the next couple of days... today Piper and I drove our for the first time. Trevor's classes have been cancelled (thank you Lord) and Piper has gotten to play in the snow (which she really doesn't like that much). And we have amazing neighbors, John and Ginny, to spend time with through it all. 

I am blown away by God's generosity and care. Especially since reading this-- I kind of had a moment of realization where I saw God's heart of love for me again. And listening to this. And, oh my goodness, reading this... another little girl named Piper, who is about the same age as mine, beat Leukemia. That is so huge. What an awesome mom too.

Shifting gears, I have something cool brewing... a beginner's sewing class at Community. Be back soon with more details. I have taken a bit of a hiatus with my sewing, but need to get back in the groove because I gots bills to pay. Thought of some new designs and also a baby sling. Watch out. I am hoping to do some good new things with my pictures coming up as well. In my next post, I am going to introduce you to probably the best little shop I have ever been in, and share some sweet finds that I thrifted this week. We have two cars again, so let the thrifting begin :)

love ya. mean it.

xo

paige