bittersweet.

Today I just realized that Micheil and Shandi are leaving. Like in a week & a half, they will be living in Italy. Not visiting or even just leaving for a couple months, but living there. Just like a lot of things in life, this is definitely bittersweet. Since February I have seen my brother only twice, BUT also since Micheil left for Air Force Basic Training and Tech Training, I have spent a lot of time with Shandi which kind of balances it all out. I guess it's just weird to think that when I go home to visit Kingsport they won't be there anymore.

As in all situations there is a reason or a positive and this is no different. Micheil is doing something he absolutely loves. Shandi & Micheil are finally together after 8 months of being in different states. My family will get to visit Italy (Not only to visit M&S, but also getting to see where my family history started and is still so strong.) The Lord has great plans for them. Yes, I will miss them but the opportunity is to die for!

I hate quoting cliche Scripture, but it is so applicable.

Jeremiah 29:10-14
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the LORD.

This is such a promise. I was reading Titus, Chapter 1 this morning (again) and it says God NEVER lies. (Emphasis and interpretation by me, of course.) If the Lord promises it, he isn't lying... it is truth. And that verse in Jeremiah is so reassuring that if God never lies (and He doesn't) - He PROSPERS, He gives HOPE, He LISTENS, and when we SEEK Him, we are FOUND!