Where Oh Where is Donna?
Yesterday, someone I just met said, “So where do you live?” It was the first time I needed to explain this season of my life. So I said, “Well, I fly by the seat of my pants, so wherever I land!” LOL!
So, here’s the way I roll. I do my best to trust that in each day, I’m on point — that is, God’s point. To be where He guides, provides and selects for my good. After all, His Word declares “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5,6.
So since my home sold in Tulsa, when I wasn’t even trying to sell it, I’ve been doing my best to acknowledge Him and trusting that my steps were right where He gave me the clear path to walk on. Initially, I thought I needed to quickly find a home in Texas to move to, but by all signs, or the lack thereof, it wasn’t time yet. So my life has taken a turn for even greater trusting. Here’s how I’ve rolled:
~ Home in Tulsa sold July 24th; Home closes September 23rd
~ Friend in Tulsa offers me to stay at her home as she is away until December; I finish personal, ministry and business commitments and then make my way to Texas.
~ November 8th — Leave Tulsa (AFTER voting), and stopover in Frisco for a couple of days and then on November 10th — arrived in Austin for a few days
The must gratifying part of this journey is being closer to my children and both families have graciously said “Mom/Nana, live with us!” Whew! I’m not homeless! LOL!
Actually, my stopover to Austin includes the celebration of my youngest grandson’s birthday. Next stopover will be back to Frisco for a big event that Staci’s two will be in and then it’s back to Tulsa for a ministry event that I’ll be speaking at and then back to Frisco for Staci’s birthday. So, you can see, I really am flying by the seat of my pants. I keep myself amused because this isn’t “my way”. I’m one who likes the comfort and stability of my own bed in my own home, but “It’s a new season. It’s a new day. A fresh anointing of God’s wisdom and direction is flowing my way!” (That’s a song I love!)
Yesterday and today, 12-year old Brennan is in a baseball tournament. I love being here to celebrate and cheer him on. At this field are some signs that speak to my season.
FIELD of DREAMS — Remember that movie? An Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his fields; he does, and the Chicago White Sox come. I’m living in a field of dreams — where I dream of being an ambassador of Christ — sharing His love wherever I go. I’m building it in my heart — and I believe God will use me here AND there.
MEMORIES BEGIN HERE — Yes, each day I have the opportunity to make memories with my family, my loved ones and my friends. This season has just begun and I plan on memory-making every day!
“REMEMBER: These are kids. This is a game. Umpires are human. Your child does not play in the MLB.” I loved this sign which was on every baseball field. You know those unruly parents that can lose their common sense over an umpire’s call. In other words — taking life WAY TOO SERIOUSLY!! In the grand scheme of things, WE are God’s kids. Our lives are a game we play daily — sometimes we win and sometimes we lose…..it’s HOW we play the game that matters. Others are human (like us) and when they falter, we love them anyway and hope they do better next time. And God’s children aren’t expected to be perfect……but most certainly, we do our best to strive for perfection — to be our very best for our FATHER — Who really does KNOW BEST!
So, here I am on this grand adventure….taking it one day at a time and trusting that where He leads, I will follow. I’ll let you know when I land…..in the meantime, battan down the hatches because the “Donna” jetstream just might be heading your way…..any day!