I love Big Timber. We are related to basically everyone in town though. That could get a bit sticky for my boy in the future. Everyone is friendly. It feels nice to be in a community that seems to really care, or at least they care because they know a reputation can be hurt much more easily (or quickly) in a small town.
We go to a Bible preaching church, which happens to be the same one that my Pop's employees go to. We don't know if they feel awkward that we are there. I suppose they do, but that's where we are for now, and we think it might be the right fit for us. I talked with my husband and we talked about how we are Christians first, and Pop's so and daughter-in-law after that. I think if we give it time, it will work itself out.
I miss my church in Qatar though. The tight community, my friends, lunch after church every week... It was a huge church, but never felt like one until the end when we moved to church city. How are they doing? I miss them, I want to cry, but I still haven't. My dear sweet sisters-in-Christ. How I miss you. I am so glad we will see each other again in heaven.
I met a lady in the grocery store next town over that was a in Zimbabwe for a number of years. She said we could get together for coffee. I think I might have to find her when we get back from the wedding. I feel in need of a connection to expat life. Another woman here said we could talk if I ever felt like the one person in Big Timber who wasn't from here. I get that, but I don't mind it at all yet.
I do feel alone though. I miss the close friendships, and I know it will take time before I have that again. God will provide, but I miss my dear sweet friends. I'm glad I have my work for my Pop. It gives me some outside purpose other than myself. I can focus completely on someone else when I am working for him. It feels good to do that.
I am also visiting at the assisted living here in town. I love that! I feel like my boys smiles are a gift to them, and again being able to focus on others is a gift to me. It is not good for one's world to be too small. Better to think of others.
I need to remember that in my marriage too! I feel so selfish sometimes, trying to find time to cook or read or run errands. I know it isn't, but when I am asking my husband to give up free time, I feel like I need to have a good reason.
So, life is good.
Are you out there? Are you reading this? How is your transition home? Wherever home is?
My boy woke up from his nap. Better wrap this up.
We go to a Bible preaching church, which happens to be the same one that my Pop's employees go to. We don't know if they feel awkward that we are there. I suppose they do, but that's where we are for now, and we think it might be the right fit for us. I talked with my husband and we talked about how we are Christians first, and Pop's so and daughter-in-law after that. I think if we give it time, it will work itself out.
I miss my church in Qatar though. The tight community, my friends, lunch after church every week... It was a huge church, but never felt like one until the end when we moved to church city. How are they doing? I miss them, I want to cry, but I still haven't. My dear sweet sisters-in-Christ. How I miss you. I am so glad we will see each other again in heaven.
I met a lady in the grocery store next town over that was a in Zimbabwe for a number of years. She said we could get together for coffee. I think I might have to find her when we get back from the wedding. I feel in need of a connection to expat life. Another woman here said we could talk if I ever felt like the one person in Big Timber who wasn't from here. I get that, but I don't mind it at all yet.
I do feel alone though. I miss the close friendships, and I know it will take time before I have that again. God will provide, but I miss my dear sweet friends. I'm glad I have my work for my Pop. It gives me some outside purpose other than myself. I can focus completely on someone else when I am working for him. It feels good to do that.
I am also visiting at the assisted living here in town. I love that! I feel like my boys smiles are a gift to them, and again being able to focus on others is a gift to me. It is not good for one's world to be too small. Better to think of others.
I need to remember that in my marriage too! I feel so selfish sometimes, trying to find time to cook or read or run errands. I know it isn't, but when I am asking my husband to give up free time, I feel like I need to have a good reason.
So, life is good.
Are you out there? Are you reading this? How is your transition home? Wherever home is?
My boy woke up from his nap. Better wrap this up.
Enjoyed reading this :) I'm glad you are transitioning well... I know the move has been a challenge, but you are where you are for a reason. TOO stinkin' bad we live so far apart- I'd love to be one of those close friends to hang with you and laugh together weekly.
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