Tuesday, January 18, 2011

It's been awhile

Sorry for being absent on here for the past few weeks.  I do have a few posts to do!  Hopefully I can get them up soon. I wanted to tell you guys why it's been quiet on here and ask for your prayers.
  We have heavy hearts.  And a HUGE decision to make.  Jeremy has two job offers! Amazing!  But one is here in Charlotte and one would require a move to Wilmington, NC.  The Wilmington job is a dream job.  There's just no other way to put it.  The job here is a good job as well, but it just doesn't compare when it comes to benefits, salary, etc...  And the job here would be a substantial pay cut. But with all of that in mind, this is our home.  We love living here.  It's all we've known as a married couple, except for a brief time we lived in Angier, it's all our kids have known.  We love our church, school, and precious, precious friends. Of course, leaving my family seems unbearable.  I try not to even think about that, cause I become a puddle of tears. So how do you weigh this stuff?  Let me tell you, it's the hardest decision we have EVER had to make.  We don't make decisions because money is better or because I can't bear to leave.  We will make this decision based on what we feel God is calling us to.  Even if I don't like it. One bit. And so far, I.don't.like.it.one.bit.  We've written budgets both ways, considered selling everything but the children, sought counsel upon counsel, wrestled with all the decisions, prayed, and begged God to make Himself clear.
  Will you pray with us?  We would like to make the decision by next week.


I really want to escape to a place like this....

But God is my oasis.  And He's my Strength and Hope.


 Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you!

8 comments:

Justine said...

what a wonderful dilemma to have, but i understand your pain. we don't typically get a choice, but it doesn't make it any easier either. hope you guys find peace in your decision. =)

Nick and Meredith Marinelli said...

Lindsay - I'm so in your shoes. We had to do the same thing. And it wasn't a financial decision, but staying in Mooresville would have been really hard, maybe to the point of losing our home! For us, what was holding us here was not wanting to step outside our comfort zone. Change is scary, and I have cried a lot too. All of our cons for moving were friends, family, & all that made this "home." We've just trusted God that this is right and we'll survive all the "new", and leaving everything we love here. Right now the job Nick has there is the right decision for us. So, we're off to Wilmington too! I will pray for you. It's not an easy decision to make. Good luck - Meredith

Nick and Meredith Marinelli said...

Lindsay - I'm so in your shoes. We had to do the same thing. And it wasn't a financial decision, but staying in Mooresville would have been really hard, maybe to the point of losing our home! For us, what was holding us here was not wanting to step outside our comfort zone. Change is scary, and I have cried a lot too. All of our cons for moving were friends, family, & all that made this "home." We've just trusted God that this is right and we'll survive all the "new", and leaving everything we love here. Right now the job Nick has there is the right decision for us. So, we're off to Wilmington too! I will pray for you. It's not an easy decision to make. Good luck - Meredith

Jeanie said...

I've been thinking of you lots lately and will certainly keep praying for you all, that you'd hear the Lords voice in this big decision. May God fill your heart with faith whatever the outcome!! (ps...I really (selfishly) hope He's calling you to stay :)

stambaughfamily said...

Praying for wisdom, peace and comfort during this decision making process!

Lindsay said...

Thank you girls for your comments. Justine and Meredith, thank you for your encouragement! I will be praying for you and Nick, Meredith as you make this transition. And Justine, wow. I am amazed at how you move over and over. I've thought about you military wives several times during this decision. Thank you all for your prayers! And Jeanie, I hope we get to stay too. And that we can get together more:)

Kelly said...

Linsday, You have been on my mind lately. I just want you to know I have been praying for you. I know this is a big decision for your family. The Lord used both of our moves in our life for our good and his glory. Then, He did more than we could have hoped for..having my family move near us. I am not saying that because I want you to move-I don't-but I know whatever God has for your family He will be faithful.

Kim said...

Oh Lindsay, I'm praying for you and Jeremy. May you be the helper he needs. I'm sure it's hard to "help" and encourage when your emotions are so real and painful. I can't help but think of Abraham and Sarah as they obeyed God and left everything they knew in the land of Ur and moved to foreign lands . . . completely trusting God. I can only imagine how hard that was for Sarah! I'm sure it was complete culture shock. (I'm not saying that you are supposed to move to Wilmington - I just know it would be hard if that's what y'all decide to do.)

I love you and am praying for clarity and peace as you work thru this together.