The new chapter (the story thus far...)
Well, it's been almost two months since I left Pearland and came out to Anthem now. I still retain that my only regret in moving is that instead of being an hour and a half away from Beaumont I am now about 2 days away.
I need to be better about calling all the people I love back home but it's kinda hard with a two hour time difference. If any of ya back home manage to read this know that I haven't now or will ever forget about you... I just am really bad at picking up a phone. ^.^()
My new life here has been like a breath of fresh air. I was in a situation where I was spiritualy souffacating (sp?) and couldn't find a church home I felt I belonged at. (Save the Ridgewood congergation in Beaumont, and hour and a half away) I was stuck at a dead end job with no escape in sight. And I had a 15 year old car that while it was still running fine, was starting to show it's age slowly but surely. Then out of the blue, the job oppritunity with Thompson opened up, my sister Elaine was looking to sell her car, and my sister Elizabeth and her husband Stephen out of the kindness of their hearts offered me a place in their home until I could get settled.. And most important of all I found a church home where I not only feel like I belong, but feel wanted... after the Pearland incident it was hard to convince myself I was wanted anywhere. And believe it or not. The Job, the car, the housing (and thusly the church), all of it fell into place in less than a month... If I didn't already believe in signs I would now. I think it's very apparent God wants me here, and I'm glad to be here.
I am reminded of a realization I first had when visiting the Redgewood congregation for the first time. The Church is the family of God, so wherever you go you will have family there... it was apparent within minutes there as it was here.
To all of you at the Canyon Church of Christ, and expecally my crew ^.^
Thank you so much for helping me to expreience that feeling of unity once again. It was truly a breath of fresh air for my souffacating soul. And I look forward to working side by side with you doing the Lord's work.
... I truly believe this is the start of something beautiful
Your Brother in Christ,
-Ross-
I need to be better about calling all the people I love back home but it's kinda hard with a two hour time difference. If any of ya back home manage to read this know that I haven't now or will ever forget about you... I just am really bad at picking up a phone. ^.^()
My new life here has been like a breath of fresh air. I was in a situation where I was spiritualy souffacating (sp?) and couldn't find a church home I felt I belonged at. (Save the Ridgewood congergation in Beaumont, and hour and a half away) I was stuck at a dead end job with no escape in sight. And I had a 15 year old car that while it was still running fine, was starting to show it's age slowly but surely. Then out of the blue, the job oppritunity with Thompson opened up, my sister Elaine was looking to sell her car, and my sister Elizabeth and her husband Stephen out of the kindness of their hearts offered me a place in their home until I could get settled.. And most important of all I found a church home where I not only feel like I belong, but feel wanted... after the Pearland incident it was hard to convince myself I was wanted anywhere. And believe it or not. The Job, the car, the housing (and thusly the church), all of it fell into place in less than a month... If I didn't already believe in signs I would now. I think it's very apparent God wants me here, and I'm glad to be here.
I am reminded of a realization I first had when visiting the Redgewood congregation for the first time. The Church is the family of God, so wherever you go you will have family there... it was apparent within minutes there as it was here.
To all of you at the Canyon Church of Christ, and expecally my crew ^.^
Thank you so much for helping me to expreience that feeling of unity once again. It was truly a breath of fresh air for my souffacating soul. And I look forward to working side by side with you doing the Lord's work.
... I truly believe this is the start of something beautiful
Your Brother in Christ,
-Ross-
posted by Ross at 7:41 PM
1 Comments:
Speaking as one of your new friends in Arizona, I am glad that you are here. Your excitment for life is very noticable and it rubs off on those around you. Good luck in your new job, I have a feeling you will do awesome! I will pray that God blesses you as you begin this new chapter in your life!
Allan
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