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Thursday Night Thoughts

Hello! Haven't blogged much this month, so here goes.

I'm currently writing from the great state of Texas! I have the pleasure of being here for our last site visit for Passion 2011 - Ft. Worth! The conference is April 1-3, so we are here with our key leaders for one last walk through the space and logistical meeting. I am so pumped about the gathering and really grateful to be a part. God blows my mind through these events and the lasting effects He creates through them. The team of people who lead these events are simply amazing. They love Jesus, TRULY have servant hearts (most of them VOLUNTEER weekends to travel & plan for the conferences, plus take off time from their full-time jobs & families for the conferences), and they are so fun.

I am surprised by how much I enjoy Texas. I like to see new places, but am generally content in Atlanta, happy to call Georgia home. I have said before that D.C. is the only city I'd consider living in. However, visiting Texas a couple of times in the last year has quickened my spirit and excited me in a notable way. Not sure what God has planned or what He's telling me about that. Texas is different and exciting, yet comfortable, warm and friendly. Hmm, we shall see.

The big news of the month is that we are under contract on a home! Most of you have read my Facebook newsfeed and saw this already. We've had the home inspection (it went well), and are now working through loan paperwork and waiting for the closing. We're scheduled to close on April 8 - just after Passion Ft. Worth and only a couple of weeks before our apartment lease runs out. I'm still holding my breath and know that there's a chance it could still fall through, but we're grateful and excited so far.

(Disclaimer: just realized that these last two thoughts may APPEAR to contradict themselves - liking Texas but buying a home in metro ATL - do NOT WORRY. Before anyone gets upset, I want to clarify. I love metro Atlanta and am SO excited to purchase a home there! God would need to change a lot of things in our hearts to make us seriously consider a cross-country move. Just saying I enjoy the state and feel like God is drawing my attention for it during this season before Passion.)

That's all for now. Goodnight!

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  1. AmyFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    aww! yay! love you so much. Don't forget to consider LA or Pasadena :)

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