I’m finally here.
From my room, I only have to look out my window and I can see the oceans and mountains. It’s pretty spectacular. There’s been so much that has led up to this trip. When I think of investment, it’s more than the money. It’s the time to actually get the pre-residential assignments done, the time I’m taking off work. It’s the support of Steph, being able to watch the children, and having our family and friends come to help her out. It’s a lot of investment for me to simply be here and I’m grateful for it. But, really, it’s a little ridiculous when you think about how much goes into having me be here. It’s not like we are rolling in the dough or have a ton of time for me to do extra “work”. So, it’s surprising to me I haven’t actually felt much pressure at all, when you think I would. I mean, there are definitely things I want to process, but nothing seems urgent. If anything, even as I was on the plane and the water taxi to Arrow, the trip itself felt incredibly freeing.
For me, this is a reminder of how God works: He doesn’t pressure or guilt us into change, He frees us to change.
Jer