February 4, 2014

Alpine-German Speaking Mission

 
[Old Town, Alexandria]
To say that I love it here would be an understatement.
The brick buildings remind me so much of my travels abroad & how much I miss adventures.
Being a California girl at heart, I never thought I'd have the chance to live on the east coast, especially DC - this was the last place I thought I'd end up!
But here I am, growing in love with my husband, trying to make new friends,
working full time, exploring new hobbies, learning how to be alone (away from family/friends)
& understanding that this exactly what the Lord had in store for me.
 
February 2014 was the month I was supposed to come home from serving a
mission in the Alpine-German Speaking Mission.
It seems surreal that 18 months ago I postponed/deferred from serving to take a leap
of faith in another direction -- the completely opposite direction -- because
something wouldn't let me say goodbye.
Deep down in the depths of my heart, I knew (without a doubt) that Adam would be the one.
 Even though it wasn't a picture perfect love story,
 it was real & it was worth it.
Looking back, I cannot believe how that tiny ounce of faith has turned into blessing after blessing.
Missions allow growth but so does marriage
- a similar but different kind of growth.
So listen to your heart because I am so grateful I did.
& I relied on my Father in heaven. He was there every step of the way.
He continues to remind me that He knows me, loves me & wants me to turn to Him.
I know He wants the same for you.
 
 
Faith in God
requires faith in His
timing
.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


3 comments:

  1. loved this post--& connected with it so much. it's so amazing to look back & realize how much His hand has been in your life and how, slowly, you are becoming the person you want to be. thanks for sharing. xo

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  2. you are too cute! what a cool story! it looks so pretty there!

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  3. carley! i just started following your blog and love this post. you are amazing, and we need to get together now that we are both east coast girls! love you cutie xoxo

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