We arrived last night at 12 AM...still daylight here. The whole 5 hour flight from LA was light. Savannah didn't sleep a wink the whole way. (By the time we got here in bed it was 2 AM). We had a good omen at LAX: no line at the check-in or in the security line. Literally, not one person in front of us either time. We were high fiving all they way to the gate. "This is like a dream." If you haven't ever had the honor of traversing LAX (with 3 kids in tow), then you have no idea how wonderfully insane that experience was for us!
I found the peace of the Lord with me on the flight. I have been asked many times in the last month if I was nervous or excited. I am excited for sure. But even more, I have confidence that the Lord has called us to be here. I have deep inner peace that this is where we are supposed to be. Of course, I'm energized about all that Alaska will offer our family...and a bit nervous about the winters here. But this is secondary to the call on our life to bring hope and grace to people here.
Here are ways you can be praying for us in the next few weeks:
- I need to buy two cars for us to drive. (our van is still in LA...please pray we can sell our car there quickly)
- Fun memories for our family. We want to play hard (Alaskan style...whatever that means) before I start ministry in Aug 1.
- Serenity and Simplicity...space to rest and ponder.
- New Friends.
Our Family at the BIOLA fountain.
I spent many hours reading and studying by this fountain over the last two years.
Saying Goodbye to Lindsay's dad (Randy)
and her brother (JD)
My buddy Brett and I at an Angels game.
Owen and Ryan...2 of the young guys I have had the honor of mentoring.
3 of my best buddies at Talbot: Brett, Phil, and Derek
2 comments:
Wacky! All these weeks that you've been preparing for this transition, we've been preparing for it too! And I still can't believe that we hugged you all yesterday... and now you are in ALASKA! =)
Love to the Swains from the Olsons!
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you, and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
The LORD lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace.
Hey guys!! I can't believe that you guys are in ALaska! We are praying for you guys and we miss y'all here in Nashville. Your family looks great, the girls are gorgeous and Jacson is a little stud muffin. We are going to start a blog too, since we are moving to air conditioning capital of the US!
We love y'all and are lifting you up in this new journey. Miss you and love you guys!
Matt and Heather
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