It is wierd not seeing mountains in view when I am driving around. It is quite surreal that there are not any cacti growing in my yard. And, it sucks feeling humidity again. Yes, for those of you who didnt know....I am in Florida now. Oh, don't get me wrong I am NOT complaining! In fact, when you know you are where God wants you to be, it is hard to be upset. And, I have to say, that the signs have been everywhere that this is where I am supposed to be.
I received an email from my website a couple of weeks before I moved from a girl named Meredith (which is wild because one of my good friends from AZ has the same name). She said that she had been given some of my cards from a student of hers and asked some casual questions about my business. The email stated that she lived in Jacksonville, FL. I immediately wrote her back and told her that I was actually moving to Jax in the coming weeks! We decided to meet up when I got settled into town so I could show her some of the things that I do. Through email, we realized that her and her husband are building a house in my brothers subdivision! Out of all of the states, in the very big town of Jax, and amongst all of the homes in the area....she is essentially going to be my brother and Joshua's neighbor! Only God could create a story like that.
And then today, out of all of the people to meet, I met this guy at a dog park here in town who happened to be from none other than.....AZ. He knew the exact location of where I lived and even knew of the 'boys' and I's favorite dog park...the #1 rated in the country...Cosmo Dog Park! Again, only God.
I am consisently amazed when I see God's hands on things. I know that His hand is always on me, but when I actually experience it and see it, well....there is no denying that He is there. Yes, I miss the mountains. Yes, I miss the cacti and the "dry heat". Yes, I miss my friends and my church and Cosmo Dog Park. But I am thrilled to be exactly in the place where God wants me to be.
Maverick and I after a hike in AZ, November 2006
My sweet little one, Grahamy; picture taken summer of 2005
My boys and I; October of 2007
About Me
- Jeremy and Stephanie
- Stephanie: One night in 2004 a friend called and said, "I hope you don't mind, I gave out your phone number." I was a little stunned at first, but decided to go along with it. After several phone conversations, many dates, a season of baseball, and a few starts and stops to the relationship, we found ourselves back together in the summer of '08 where we could not deny the fact that we were 'meant to be'! I believe love stories are like snowflakes, there are no two that are alike! Jeremy: Ok here we go again, I thought, another blind date. Needless to say I had been on my fair share of those in the past but I thought what the heck, it couldn't hurt. So I finally got the nerve up to call and to my surprise, the voice on the other end had a calming effect on me and I found we had quite a bit in common. So we decided to meet and as soon as she opened the door I was blown away!! Finally I thought a blind date that might actually work out! And it did, sort of...even though both of us left thinking there probably wouldn't be another! Which brings us to present day...I am very grateful that GOD opened the door again and I look forward to our future together!
2 comments:
Stephanie, isn't it comforting we have signs............
It sounds as though you had a great trip to FL and that you are where you're supposed to be. I'm so happy for you and knowing you're on another adventure. I'm sending you hugs, kisses and many great wishes for you and that your dreams come true.
Aunt Suzy
Stephanie, Thank you for sharing your blog with me. I will enjoy keeping up on your new life. I feel blessed that you were part of Chances for Children and that I had the pleasure of getting to know you. You're such a kind, sweet and wonderful lady. We hope anytime you are visiting Arizona you will come run with us.
Love and Blessings,
Susan Loken
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