As some of you may know, Seth and I moved to North Carolina about a month ago. While here, Seth will be attending Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, also known as SEBTS, to get his Masters of Divinity in Advanced Biblical Studies. This was a big move for both of us but especially for him because he's always been right around the corner from all of his family. However, the Lord has been really faithful and provided for us exponentially.
On our campus visit in April, we met some people from Louisiana that were planning to move here in the fall. We really connected with them and God used them to confirm this was where He intended us to be. What we found out later was that one of the couples was moving down here the same weekend as we were AND into the same apartment complex! Isn't God neat? Also, since we've been here we've gotten involved with a church called Imago Dei (it means image of God) and we've joined a growth group, which is just another name for a small group. We've made some new friends and been really blessed by the community we've found. But nonetheless, it has been pretty hard.
As anybody who has ever moved to a new place knows, making new friends is a challenge. You want so bad to be on the same level you were with old friends but it rarely works out that way. It takes time and effort to build those relationships and sometimes we are selfish and lazy and don't want to work at it. Speaking of old friends...those relationships get hard when you had distance to the mix. No longer do you see each other and get to catch up. No. Now, you have to call and email and text and be intentional. Again, it takes time and effort and selflessness.
If I'm honest (because that's what this blog is all about right?) that doesn't come easy for me. If you're a long distance friend and you're reading this, I truly apologize for being selfish and not keeping up with friendships like I should. I want to be better at it and I'm going to start making a real effort to do so. I give you full permission to call me out on it.
In other news, finding a job where you don't know anybody is pretty difficult. I've had one interview and talked to a few people over email but I still haven't gotten a job. It's a little discouraging. But while I'm writing this, I got a call about an interview next week! Praise the Lord. He really does know what's best for us and has perfect timing. I tend to forget that at times but He's always quick to remind me. (Like just now!)
Anyways, Seth's about to get off work so I'm gonna wrap this up and spend time with my honey. Thanks for reading. I'll try to post again soon!
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