Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Learning to Swim

The boys are in swimming lessons, the lovely kind where the parents have to get into the water too. It was long overdue for my cautious Elijah. His trepidation when it comes to trying new things made jumping into a pool enough to make him cry. But, knowing, the strong arms of Daddy would be his guide made it a bit easier. We finished our seventh lesson today and I watch my danger-avoiding first born jumping nearly across the pool to reach his father's arm, go under water, and come up giggling like the cutie he is. It made me smile; it made my heart smile.
I feel a little bit like Elijah. We are jumping into a great big pool of unknowns. People keep asking us what our plans are. When are we moving? Will our house sell in this market? What kind of a house are we going to get? Where will the boys go for daycare?
I don't know. I don't know the answers to any of those questions. I do know that I am believing God opened this door and that He will work out the details. I do know that God exhorts me to bring my anxiousness to Him. And I pray that like Elijah I will trust my Father.

2 comments:

Barb said...

Isaiah 40:31
Elijah may be learning to swim, but you, my dear, are going to fly!

Just remember when people are asking all those questions, it's not pressure or nosiness, it's concern, caring, and how can we pray?

Exciting days are ahead. Can't wait to see what all God has in mind!

Love you, Barb

Anonymous said...

My dear friend-
How hard it is to see you leave - yet how joyful in knowing you are setting an awesome example of listening to your Father's voice - AND - obeying! You are an awesome example of Jesus with skin on and I am blessed to call you friend! It is not good-bye - merely...farewell!
All my love and prayers-Julie