In the Orbit: or, The Holding Pattern

Eric is almost finished training. He needs two more flights, then we can be released to travel. We're praying that we can have grace for whatever the outcome is... pray for us, please.

Friday, our last household goods were packed up. We are officially living out of suitcases until we arrive in the Last Frontier. I actually felt lighter when the "stuff" that was crammed in our apartment was gone, knowing that to be a sign of readiness. Prepare for liftoff...

We have reservations for the Alaska Marine Highway System, but in order for us to keep those reservations, Eric's flights must take place this week- or we will have to reschedule the trip.

Which, in the grand scheme of life, really doesn't matter all that much, because we can make it happen a week (or two) later if we have to. But the fact is, being in a holding pattern is by nature temporary, and we are so ready to start our "new life."

We hold this pattern until given permission to "land" and we will be content with that. Until then, we plan. Plan A is in effect... until further notice.

And, in the mean time, we are so thankful for the time we've spent in the land of deep roots (Oklahoma.) Our dear friends here have refreshed us by keeping their hearts open to us while we've been here.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

Saturday was our first ever family fun run, and we all completed the one mile track to support the Edmond Fine Arts Institute.

Today was probably our last Sunday at Bridgeway Church in OKC. What a blessing to have "jumped in" to this body of believers for the summer! It felt like home, brothers and sisters! Which is saying alot, considering our kids are very shy at first, and they have enjoyed it, whether they were in the Kids Church, or participating with us in "Big People" service. Today, Ethan surprised me at lunch by saying, "Mom, when I grow up, I wanna be one of those guys up there doing the worship."

We are so thankful for all of you Okies. We especially loved the Backroom reunion of the "old" housechurch from 2005! Love and thanks to the Litz, Young, Meyer, Crawford, Coate, and Slater families!!! (Next time, we MUST TAKE PICTURES!)