Change

I've never been one for change. I don't particularly like it. I think I do. I think I am adventurous and want to live in remote and exotic locations. In reality a shady restaurant is more than I can generally handle. I like knowns and routines, which is partially why life with little M has been a struggle. However, it's not just Little M that brings change. Each of my children, as they grow and develop, will present different desires and needs that may alter our plans and change our priorities as a family. As my 5 year old continues to love school and develop socially, we are realizing that we can no longer put off a major source of discontinuity in our life. For 12 years we have commuted into church to worship with our friends and family. We have been surrounded by love and support and have grown in this environment. However, over the past 5 years we have felt a draw to be more involved in our local community. We want Little G to go to church with friends that live around us and attend school with him. That is only one of many reasons for a change, but an important one. As we start the new year in a new church, I hope that our decision reflects our love for our family despite my personal adversion to change. May God be honoured in our lives no matter where we worship or how we change. In fact, if there is one area that I long for change it is to be more like Him. I cringe at all the areas of my personal weakness but am thankful for a gracious and loving creator and the spouse He has given me to support me through it all.