Pollinating

I originally titled this post "uprooting" but after reading some definitions, I changed my mind:

Uprooting -"1) to pull up from the ground, 2) to destroy or remove completely..."

Pollinating - "the process in which pollen is transferred in plants..."

I grew up in the same house my entire life. Same town, same school friends, same everything. By the time college came around, I couldn't wait to try something different. Go somewhere new. I was so blessed to end up in Waco, Texas. Really? Waco? from one small town to another... but this one had highways running through it! I used exit ramps on a daily basis.

I learned how to live on my own. I discovered God in a new way and how to have a relationship with him. I made memories I will never forget. Actually, by the end of my second year, I seriously considered finishing nursing school at a community college just so I didn't have to move to Dallas where Baylor's nursing school is located.

Despite my resistance, I ended up in Dallas. I suffered through nursing school. I made more great friends who helped me grow spiritually. I got my first adult job and became an adult. Most importantly, I met my husband.  I thank God for leading me to Waco, dragging me to Dallas, and blessing me every step of the way.

Once again, God is taking me to a new place. Matt got a job promotion and we're moving to Houston! I'm not exactly fond of Houston but I'm trusting that God has something in store. (but I am hoping that living in the suburbs is better than the other drab areas of the town that I've seen).  Trust God... trust God...

We do like Houston because it's central to both of our families. One day when we do have kids, we want to be close to all of them. Matt has been wanting this job for a while now but it has been a long process involving a lot of waiting. Of course, there was a reason.  We both had to rely on God's timing and his perfect plan. At one point, I thought I had it all figure out. I thought my perfect plan was God's doing. It was only perfect in my mind.  Matt and I have both grown individually and in our marriage. I'm excited to see where God takes us next and what he has in store.

And since I can't go without posting pictures, here's a collage of a few great memories and people I will miss:

We've grown roots here that I don't want to pull up.  So let's not call it uprooting. We're just pollinating (transferring) to Houston.  I pray that the friendships we have will continue to flourish despite the distance. Please help me keep in touch with all of you! I expect we will be visiting often. I doubt I can keep Matt away from the baseball or the Rangers for very long and I don't foresee him becoming an Astro's fan.  We would love visitors if anyone is ever down that direction!