Terry and I are moving. This will be our 7th move in the 47 years we've been married and we've been at our current house twenty years. Hopefully this move will be our last until Jesus takes us home but packing-up only emphasizes our belief that we are way too old for this. We found it helpful to post assumptions and commitments and put them where our eyes will see them on a regular basis.

Assumptions:

1. Moving will be difficult.

2. We will feel overwhelmed at times.

3. Progress will seem "too slow."

4. At times, we will regret moving.

Commitments:

1. We will support each other.

2. We will practice kindness.

3. Blame doesn't help.

4. We will track accomplishments.

5. Watching our pennies will take care of the dollars.

6. We will take "escape" breaks.

We have a LOT of work ahead of us but the new property has amazing potential. It's a 1940's farm house with 1940's features. At least it has a barn for the animals but our first week will be spent putting up fences to contain our herds. Our livestock will follow once fences are up and the new owners here are willing to let them stay where they are for the week while friends visit twice a day to feed and care for them.

Moving is a powerful stressor but a focus on our purpose in Christ provides strength to endure.

I can already hear us in the new house... "Honey! Where is ???" "I'm not sure. It's in a box somewhere."