So, it begins. My adventure to Arkansas is really happening. As the packing boxes fill my apartment and gradually spill out into every room, it becomes more of a reality. Today was the first day of my week of "lasts." It was the first day of the goodbyes that are to follow this week. But, I feel peace about it; I feel a supernatural peace about it all.
One week ago, I was officially offered a position working at James + James in the company's recently opened retail store. One week from today, I officially begin my journey of driving half-way across the country to Arkansas. This job provides me with an amazing opportunity to work for a great company, with great people, and to provide quality furniture to homes across the nation. It also allows me the opportunity to go to grad school to get a master's degree.
Some have said "You're moving to Arkansas, in the middle of nowhere, to sell furniture?" Well, yes, I am, but it's not just that. I'm getting the opportunity to try something totally new. I'm getting the opportunity to work for an amazing company, and for someone I know. I'm getting the opportunity to work in a company that is constantly in growth and constantly moving forward. I'm getting the opportunity to trust the Lord to provide for me in a way I've never experienced. I'm getting the opportunity to move out of my comfort zone and start a different life.
I'm in a season of my life where, more than ever, I am learning to trust my Heavenly Father in different ways. He has been testing me and trying me, and I've been listening. First I have the opportunity to possibly move to Pennsylvania, and through reasons I still don't quite understand, He closed that door. He gave me an inexplainable sense that I should be doing something different than moving to Pennsylvania to be a Resident Director. Do I understand that? Not quite. But I do understand that He has guided my heart toward this opportunity to work for James + James, and I have wholeheartedly trusted Him and am jumping into this adventure.
I am beyond excited, and I am beyond terrified! I'm moving to another state, that I've never been to, and where I know only one person. I have to move 2,000 miles away from my family. I have to leave Redding, my home for the last five years, and where I have so many incredible relationships. But I'm excited to see what other things are out there! I'm ready to embrace a new state, new people, a new church, this new distance between my best friends and my family, and I'm ready to dive in without a single hesitation!
So, with that:
Arkansas, get ready for me! Here I come!
