As I was checking the weather for tomorrow (Sunday), it occurred to me that I laid out jeans and long-sleeved shirts for church tomorrow for all the boys. Well, if we still lived in Maine and the low was 50 degrees (just in the morning and at night) and the high was 80 degrees, we would probably be wearing shorts, tank tops, and flip flops. Well, to church the boys would probably be wearing shorts, a nicer shirt, and flip flops. Crazy...seriously!
BTW, I've been thinking about Maine a lot in the last couple of days. I've been really missing my friends there and been all nostalgic...it started with buying paint Thursday night.
You see, I have some incredible friends in Maine who helped me get through some crazy times and helped me paint my house there. Buying the paint color that my friend Angela recommended (her house is decorated and accessorized and painted awesomely), made me miss her all over again. Then, after painting my entry way in my house here with my friend Lisette, who is truly like a sister to me, I got all weepy thinking that God truly, truly has us just where we are supposed to be! However, it really is hard leaving friends...I really miss Lisa, too. She was more than a friend; she was my sanity. I can't believe it's been so long since I've seen her.
And the Nerney family, I miss them tons.
Even though Mike and I knew that God was calling us to move, it's hard to leave such awesome people and such an awesome church. I am so grateful that God allowed my path to cross with those who still are in Maine.
Seriously, I have tears dripping down my face. I can't believe it has been 2 years since we found out we were moving. Wow. Right around this time 2 years ago, when Caden was just 3 weeks old, Mike flew here to Tulsa to interview. And then, just a couple of months later, I left.
Okay, this post was supposed to just be about the weather...what in the world happened???
Sweet Lisa, holding Caden
me with Jen, Lisa, and Shannon, my coffee friends
the huge moving truck in front of our houseI have seen Angela again. She is originally from Texas, so I got to see her last Thanksgiving!!
Here we are at the Wiggles' Play Center in Frisco, TX...holding our "babies"
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Aww Margo, I'm sorry. I know how difficult it is to live away from people who mean so much to you...Recently one of my bff's moved here and I thank God almost daily because He knew I really needed her. I have heard you talk about your girl friends from Maine and I know you really cherish them. Just know that I am a mere phone call or text away if ya want some girlfriend love!! -- Oh and yes, lovin the weather!!! :) Leah
I know what it's like to move and miss your friends so much. If you ever want someone to talk to call me!
I also wanted to tell you that Makenzie just loves you so much and talks about you all of them time.
I am so sorry about your little heart. It is so neat to see how God provided you great great friends in Maine. May He comfort your heart when you think of them. Take care.
Have you ever read If You Give a Pig a Pancake? That's what your sweet blog post reminded me of... from weather to tears about moving. I'm not trying to make light of your sadness but just bring a little lighthearted fun. Blessings!
Sniff sniff...I am teary too! :( There have been so many moments up here when I have been in the middle of something fun and thought "man- Margo would have loved this!" I miss you sister! I miss worshiping together and talking for hours. You sooo need to come back for a visit! I think the soonest I will be down south again is next Spring...unless God blesses me other wise..We will have to get together then, for sure! Hugs to you way down "yonder".
awww, margo - i can totally relate to missing friends and church :-) But God is the same God yesterday, today and tomorrow! His provision for you and mike continues on, and He is a faithful God to provide friends and community in OK for you. I know it! God is sloooooowly doing the same for me, and I'm relearning what it means to trust God in the midst of loneliness.
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