Sometimes Life Gives You a 360
I was born in Dallas, Texas “a few” years ago! LOL! Then our son and daughter were born there, too. That makes us Texans through and through. When my Canadian husband, myself and our two children left Dallas in 1971 for Oklahoma, who knew there would be a “coming back home” someday — at least for our children?
Two years ago, Larry Wallace (who was also born in Dallas) and Staci Wallace, and their two kids, Payton Wallace and Alexia Wallace (also born in Dallas), moved from Washington back home to Texas. They all feel they’re “planted”. I love it — it’s so close for me to drive to them!
I drove down to spend the night with them on Sunday evening, and then the next morning, I drove on south to Austin — the NEW HOME of who I’ve called my “Washington Family”. Ryan, Shawntel and the boys are now at home inTexas, too!
They knew this day would come because, three years ago, they helped their dearest friends, Ryan Malouff and Dana Malouff start Expression Church in Austin and they know God has called them to continue to build alongside them. All on purpose. I love seeing them with such passion for doing God’s work and wanting to positively impact peoples’ lives for Him. They purchased a beautiful ranch with amazing Austin Hill Country views — complete with a barn, goats, a horse, a miniature donkey and the river lines their property. Really good news for my “fishing” family — the river is filled with fish and the water is so clear, you can see them swimming! AND, YAY for Nana – my family are ALL closer to me now!
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you; plans to prosper you and not harm you; to give you hope and a future.”
Who knows the paths that we will take in life? God does. He has plans that exceed our very thoughts and imaginations and in due season, if we “follow His lead” and the amazing plans He has for us, He’ll supersede our greatest expectations.
The best part of Monday, was the boys’ first day of school in Austin. School assembly was the first event of the day, and of course, the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. And, next, of course, was the Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Texas flag! Yes, as the saying goes….”Welcome to the COUNTRY of Texas!”