the.journey.begins.

Nathan and I discussed during dinner tonight that it's hard to wrap our minds around the fact that in a few days we won't be making the trip back "home" to the Poconos - that we're actually moving to Santa Monica...today (and well, for the majority of the week). What in the world are we thinking?!?!? Well - we're thinking about obedience. Obedience to his word to "go and make disciples" just like He has instructed all of us. We're thinking about the lost and the fact that the whole reason Jesus came was to seek and to save them. So okay - here we go.

Our trip began pretty smoothly - actually everything had gone as planned all weekend. But quickly, (30 mins into our 11 hour-drive day) we realized that we forgot to leave an important paper for the U-Pack truck company. The smoothness ended quickly. We traveled back home, dropped off the paper and added 1.5 hours to our already super long trip. Nathan was pretty frustrated but through this frustration, God's ever-faithful word spoke to Nathan's heart. He was encouraged and empowered - ready to take on whatever else may come our way.

So after crossing 4 state lines (PA to MD, to WV, to VA, to TN) and numerous feeding stops, we made it (almost) to Knoxville, TN. Thanks to the awesome invention called "gift cards," we enjoyed a $3 meal from Cracker Barrel and now have crashed - ready for a good night's sleep. Oh, and I have to say - our baby is the best traveling baby ever. I'm so proud of her.

And one more thing I'm proud of - our families. I can't say thank you enough to our parents, siblings and other family members for their support, prayers, and love. We are so blessed to have a family who's only desire is for us to be obedient to whatever God has placed on upon our hearts. And like I've said before...

It's better to be obedient and far away than disobedient and nearby.

Thank you family and friends - you are such a blessing to our lives!