Life has been hectic around the Knipp house. A few weeks ago Hillcrest Chapel (the church Tim has been working at part time for the last year and the church I grew up going to) offered Tim a full time job as the Teaching/Adult Education Pastor. Tim and I took time and decided the church was a place our family could thrive and accepted the position.
We are moving to Bellingham next Friday. The past few weeks have been full of finding a place to live, finding a new midwife, packing, and beginning to say goodbye to Vancouver. We have found the perfect place to live - a duplex just a few blocks from the church on a quiet street. I found a midwife who can deliver in the hospital and will meet her in a couple of weeks. We are excited to join the Hillcrest community in a more permanent capacity.
Saying goodbye to Vancouver is a process and I feel like I am in a bit of denial. It helps that I will continue to work part time through August and be spending one night a week in Vancouver. It also helps we are very familiar with the road from Vancouver to Bellingham. But thinking about leaving Vancouver still makes us sad. Vancouver has been good to us. We have loved where we have lived and the people we have shared our daily life with. Living with the Mosers for a year was a GREAT gift and living with the Rees family for two years has been a surprise blessing in endless ways. I have loved the culture of the community - walking to the grocery store and having delicious places to eat.
We are certainly in transition and will continue to be for the next few months. We covet your prayers for us. In the midst of the craziness the Lord has gently reminded me of His faithful character. He has drawn my attention to remember His goodness and provision in the past and assured me of His unchanging love. I have also found the grace to be present, particularly with Samantha and these special days we find ourselves in. She gives me such joy and I am taking time to treasure these days where it is just Sam and me.
Well - I need to get back to packing and a little girl is waking up from her nap. Bye for now!
6 comments:
Exciting news! I'm so thankful to hear you and Tim have found a position that seems like a good fit and that is close to family. What a blessing! We're actually moving this coming weekend, just across town, but still in the midst of a transition. I'll be thinking of you!
congrats on the move! Are you excited to be living in your hometown? That's so great for you, esp with the family close being able to watch the kids! I will keep you in my prayers, I'm sure it will be very easy to get stressed out.
My prayers are certainly with you, friend. Moving is hard. Love you!
You both are so amazing! Congratulations! It is a bittersweet and my heart is heavy for you. We love you!
so exciting!! Will be praying for all your transitions. I have been off blog for a while, but congratulations!!!!
we need to catch up so you can tell me all about your changes. lets touch base after you settle in. but, i am working from home today (friday).
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