It has been a while since I have done an update on our Colorado life. As you know we moved from North Carolina to Colorado back in August of 2012. Yes, we have been in Colorado for 7 months. It definitely has been an interesting 7 months. While we know God moved us out here, it has definitely taking some getting used to for me and the kids.
First off, we are living in an apartment, in a city. Yes, me a country gal, living in a city. I definitely feel like a fish out of water. There have been comments about my accent and where I am from. Some good, but there has been some rude comments as well. I have actually been questioned about having manners and raising my kids that way. Like I said, it has been different.
We have joined a homeschool group and have been on field trips and other outings. However, making friends have been difficult for myself and the kids. They have asked on occasion why we had to move. I just keep telling them and reminding myself that God has a plan for us. He moved us here and we need to do the best we can and just make the best of it.
We are still looking for a home church. I think this has been the hardest thing of all. We miss being in fellowship with other believers. We have visited several churches, but my husband and I have not felt like God has pointed us to the right church. We are still praying about a home church and know that God will lead us to one, in his timing.
It has also been a very long winter for us. We love the cold and we have enjoyed the snow that we have gotten. However, since this is a new climate and area for us, we have also been fighting sickness. We have had the flu, stomach bugs, really bad colds and just recently, I have had some major dental issues surface. It has been tough being at home and not being able to go out and explore, go on field trips and even a mom’s night out.
We are still homeschooling and loving it. I finally feel like we have the curriculum that works for our family. The kids enjoy their science and history. We love reading and doing projects together. We love going on field trips and exploring the new area together. We do enjoy our homeschool group we are in, but I have been looking for another one that is a little more involved and get together a lot more often. I am hoping the kids will be able to make friends soon.
Do we love Colorado? Absolutely! We definitely felt like God lead us out here and the opportunity for my husband to work at this college, just could not be passed up. It has just been an adjustment and with God, we will get through this.
As you have noticed on the blog, there have been a lot of reviews lately. It has been because of us being sick and I have not been able to write like I have wanted to. As I mentioned, I have had some dental issues and it has required me to be on some pain medication. Yes, it has been that painful. I am hoping this will be the last week with so many reviews. I finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.
I am also working on a couple of different projects. One, I am working with a wonderful friend. I am hoping we can share more about it soon. It involves a new blog that we will be doing together! A little sneak peak is the title, “Surrendering the Plate.” Any ideas of what it could be about? 😉
I am truly excited about it! God has also been working on my heart in the past year. I am just in the beginning stages, but I am trying to figure out how to get started with it. I would love to have some kind of mentoring program to where older (more experienced) women teach and mentor other women. Like a Titus 2 mentoring program. I know there are a lot like that out in the blogging world already, but God keeps laying it on my heart to someone get involved and do something.
Well, this is how things have been going for us. Â We are taking it one day at a time and trusting in God to lead us every day. Â I would like to ask one thing of you, Â could you please be in prayer that I follow where God leads me? Â That is including this blog. Â I want to blog to bring glory to God, to help and encourage others in their faith and their homeschooling journey.
Blessings!
It’s neat to learn a little more about you! I started following a few months ago and it’s really neat to hear about how God has moved you and the challenges you are working through. His work is amazing. Looking forward to hearing more about your new blog and the mentoring too! Solid mentors are precious gems.
I’m sure it’s tough, but you’re setting such a good example for your children by trying to keep a positive attitude through all the changes and challenges! We haven’t had to move with our kiddos (likely never will, but never say never!) but I remember moving as a child and how unsettling it was. Praying for y’all–especially to find a church home!
Thank you for the prayers! 🙂
Joy,
I love reading your updates and your blog is so encouraging to me.
I will be praying!
-Rebecca
Thank you so much Rebecca. You are such a wonderful encouragement to me as well. Blessings.
Crazy that I just got this post. I’m glad to see the update and wondering what else have I missed! Have I missed the Surrendering the Plate debut? And how are your teeth doing?
I don’t know why it is now sending out old posts. Need to figure that out and stop it! 🙂 No, you haven’t missed Surrendering The Plate. We are working on the website and trying to get it ready. I will let you know when it is ready. 🙂 My teeth are a work in progress. Just trying to save up some money to have the crowns put on. I also need to make an appoint to have my wisdom teeth out. Of course, that will take some money as well. Not for sure what all else you have missed. I need to blog a lottle more regularly and keep everyone updated! 🙂