This process is a long drawn out process for many. We start to talk about it a year prior to our actual move date. We all know the future holds a move and sometimes we know where that location will be. Other times we don't. This move for example was narrowed down to 2 separate locations on 2 different coasts.
Would it be.....
We found excitement in both locations. Studying both became an obsession for all of us. We found great gyms for Jillian, awesome sports for Jameson, and very cool High Schools for Jessie. In DC she could go to one of the top 10 high schools in the nation, In CA she could go to school where people like Zac Efron and an actor from Glee are alum. In DC Jameson could play Lacrosse, soccer, football, the sky is the limit as far as field sports go. In CA, he can learn to surf, still play football, and perfect his ripstick skills. For Jillian, the gyms in DC are amazing. National team training centers, every type of training you could imagine and the amount to choose from was insane. California has amazing gyms as well, some near the beach, coaches of all variety, and meets that will allow us to travel the whole state of California.
Pros and cons were laid out for both. Commute time, big city vs small beach towns, best schools vs good schools, great weather vs snowy weather the list could go on and on. Both had amazing sight seeing adventures and great trips in store for all of us.
Deciding on which one we loved more, was very difficult. I had a love/hate relationship with both, I wanted the Air Force to hurry up and make a decision. Let us know where we are going so we can make some solid plans. Until one day, after reading the Book of James, a verse popped out at me. A Bible verse that made it clear to me it was not up to the Air Force or me. The verse was this......
Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this city or that city, spend a year there and carry on business and make money." Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead , you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that"
The last line said it all, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that". Love that feeling, the feeling you get when you realize once again the Lord is in control of everything. It is not up to the Air Force or me, the decision has been made. We just need to follow the path on His journey. I prayed daily about our assignment after reading this verse. A little side note confession, this is the first time I have prayed about any upcoming assignment. I know, not good, but I also know that God has placed our family in locations for a reason. So putting all trust in him was not difficult this time around. I can look back at every assignment and tell you why he placed us there. My trust in Him, when it comes to our moves is very high. So, like I said I prayed that God would place us in the perfect location and that all things would work out according to His plan.
On Friday His location was given to us and that location is.....
Central Coast California will become our home in July. Scott will be stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Towns near the base are San Louis Obispo and Santa Barbara to give you an idea of the base's location. We are loving being able to focus our research on one location. The excitement in the Brodeur House is very high. I am also very excited about our upcoming adventure and love that I now have another distraction from my health. How can you not smile when you have thoughts of wine tasting and beach town living going through your head! Yep, folks we will live in wine country near the beach! Start planning your vacations as we plan our move!!!! It is going to be awesome!
Gracefully, I look up to God and thank him for doing all the work for me! For picking an amazing place that will bring awesome adventures and great experiences for our family. I trust that California is the best place for us because You placed us there. I can't wait to see your plan unfold for our family!
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