It has been 5 months since I've sat and written out my thoughts. It's not because I haven't had time or haven't wanted to write- I just didn't know what to say. I still don't. So here it goes.
The past five months have been a wild, reckless, beautiful adventure and I wouldn't change a thing. In June we moved to Canada to start a new season after spending a relaxing, refreshing, wonderful month in Mexico. It was the sweetest of blessings to see where my man grew to be the love of my life, meet the parents at the core of all his stories, and eat all of the tacos. All of them. I could go on all day about the instant home I found and the gift it was to experience somewhere new- but I won't. I am so thankful to now forever have a home there.
The summer was memorable. We were planning our wedding, filling out paperwork for permanent residency, and adjusting to Canada. It was a whirlwind. There was blood (mostly Ivan's), sweat (mostly mine), and lots of tears (also mine).
We learned, we laughed, and we grew.
Then , finally, September 3rd, 2016 came. The day I married my best friend. The day we dreamed of, planned, and prayed over for months.
The week leading up to our wedding is a blur. (Shout out to Sara Landry for putting up with both of us through meltdowns and late nights of crafting. You the real MVP.) It was the best day ever. It was truly special. I don't have the words quite yet to say anything more. Some of my very favourite moments captured are attached at the end of this blog. It is a beautiful adventure to dream with Ivan. I love him more each day.
The week leading up to our wedding is a blur. (Shout out to Sara Landry for putting up with both of us through meltdowns and late nights of crafting. You the real MVP.) It was the best day ever. It was truly special. I don't have the words quite yet to say anything more. Some of my very favourite moments captured are attached at the end of this blog. It is a beautiful adventure to dream with Ivan. I love him more each day.
If you've read my blogs, I believe you'll mostly find that they are stories of something currently on my heart, a lesson that I'm learning, a challenge for others, or a conviction that God has given me. But this time it is not. I don't really know what I'm learning in this season. I know that there is change more than I like to face, there is a many unanswered questions as we wait and apply for permanent residency, and I know that it is hard to be where your heart is not. But I also know that God is present with us. And I know that He has blessed me with the best man by my side to walk through this journey. I know that He has called us for such a time as this. After all, if life was comfortable and predictable, why would we need a God to trust? He is a good Father and He is faithful to complete what He starts. Every time.
Several people have asked me over the past while, "Is your life the way you thought it would look right now?" and I smile. The answer is always, "Nope. Thankfully, it's nothing like I planned."
The other line I've heard over and over is, "Oh so you're ready to settle down?" "You got the traveling out of your system?" I'm afraid it's just gotten into my system. We are not interested in a normal life. Plain and simple. I will not settle for anything less than what He desires for my life. It's been years since I have fit into the stereotypes and done what is expected of me. Why start now? I am lucky enough to have been given a man who is passionate about change, about reaching the lost and the hurting, who's heart burns for missions, and who dreams as big as I do. We only get one shot at this life. There is no time to waste. We will not stop until every eye has seen and every tongue confessed that He is Lord.
The other line I've heard over and over is, "Oh so you're ready to settle down?" "You got the traveling out of your system?" I'm afraid it's just gotten into my system. We are not interested in a normal life. Plain and simple. I will not settle for anything less than what He desires for my life. It's been years since I have fit into the stereotypes and done what is expected of me. Why start now? I am lucky enough to have been given a man who is passionate about change, about reaching the lost and the hurting, who's heart burns for missions, and who dreams as big as I do. We only get one shot at this life. There is no time to waste. We will not stop until every eye has seen and every tongue confessed that He is Lord.
I wouldn't change a thing, friends. It's been a journey. It's been painful at times. But each friendship, each dream, each thought, and each day has become so much more of an adventure as I place it into His hands. It hasn't made sense. He doesn't make sense. Now, I am sure that we don't have it all figured out. But I encourage you to take the step out of the ordinary and embrace all that He has for you. I promise it'll be so worth it.
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