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So after going forward and surprising EVERYONE with the news that we felt called to missions, we contacted the International Mission Board.  

We put our house on the market in February and Aaron graduated from North Greenville University in May.  Our original plans were to move in July so that we would be in Louisville for the start of the fall semester.  When our house had not sold, we decided that Aaron would take online classes for the fall semester and then we would hopefully move for the spring semester.

Then out of the blue, we got on offer on our house.  We accepted, and made plans to move to Louisville.  We were in Louisville the week of Labor day looking for housing and jobs.

We were just sure that this was what God wanted.  Then on our way home from Louisville, we got the terrible call from our realtor that the deal had fallen through.  That was only a week away from our closing date.  We thought everything was okay, and we were very surprised.

Yes, we had already packed half our stuff.  It is still sitting in the spare room waiting on our move!

We changed realtors to see if a fresh approach might work.  So, we are back to square one.  And you know, it really makes sense when we look at it now. 

I had two deaths last week on my mom's side of the family, one being my grandfather on the day we were supposed to move.  Hurricane Ike also turned and the remnants slammed Louisville and left over 200,000 people without power.  So if for no other reasons than these, God did not want us in Louisville last week!

At first, we were angry, then hurt, then shocked.  Then we experienced a sense of God's peace like never before.  He is an awesome God, and He will sell this house when He wants to.  Yes, we still get angry, and we are still hurt, and we still say, "we should have done this," and "we should have done that," but ultimately we know that God will provide a way for us to move in His perfect timing.

So for now, we are in the process of looking for jobs.  Aaron works part time so he needs to find something full time.  I had already quit my job at the church to prepare for the move so I am looking for something too.  We know that God will provide for us during this time. He has already done so through a gift from someone special.  Thank you - you know who you are!

And we wait ... we wait for the Lord to move in His time.  We wait to see the wonderful things He is going to do.  And while we wait, we enjoy some MUCH needed time in church, with family, and with friends!