It started with a dream.
As most of you know from reading my story, I came out of a really hard season in my life not too long ago.
Although my days were happy and productive again (finally) and I reached a feeling of normalcy (which is a blessing when you think "normal" will never happen again) my nights were rough.
I had continuous nightmares for months on end...to the point where I just got used to having them.
Until one night in the beginning of January.
I had a simple dream.
There was no sound, just images.
Zach had been hired for the job in California he had been interviewing for for several weeks.
But he didnt take it.
We immediately packed up and moved across the country to Green Bay, Wisconsin for a ministry opportunity with our previous pastors.
Then, I woke up.
That was it.
But I knew it was different.
After all, it wasn't a nightmare.
God speaks to me through dreams sometimes.
Im noticing His pattern.
It's always before a big life change.
Because of this....I didnt tell Zach for a few days.
That's bad I know!!
But my flesh was all "no way Big man. I hate moving. You want me to just pack up and move to Green Bay...on a whim?! I love You..but I think I will pass."
Pretty much telling God- "Nope, I know better than You and that's not like me to just pack up and move. You know me! Im the worry wort. I like plans and to know every step in advance."
So I kept it to myself, convincing myself it was just a dream
Then, a couple days later, Zach and I were talking in the car on a drive home from San Diego.
Zach: I feel unsettled.
Me: What do you mean?
Zach: "Like we arent supposed to be here for much longer. I wont hesitate if we are called to move."
Me: *oh man. It was probably...most likely...definitely a dream from God.* "You know what's funny?"
And I told him my dream.
A few days passed and I thought to myself: *I should tell Sonny (our pastor/friend in Green Bay) my dream. She would probably get a kick out of it.*
However, her response wasnt exactly what I thought it would be.
She told me "do it!" and sent some links to places for housing and talked to us about how they needed help.
My spirit knew that God was calling us out of California but I just couldn't quite believe it.
Then everything happened...
Just like my dream.
Zach got the job in California.
They offered him a great salary and benefits.
We prayed.
We walked away.
We prayed again.
Telling God we trusted Him to show us every step of the way.
Because...we didnt really had a plan.
This was the first time either of us EVER completely trusted God.
The decision to pack up and move to Green Bay would either make us- by us learning first hand what it means to completely lean on God and build a solid foundation for us to launch into ministry...
Or break us.
If God didnt show up...we would be homeless....jobless...with a one year old...and a baby on the way.
Now thats scary.
And definitely looks crazy from the outside...
it would have to considering it seemed crazy on the inside!
But it was the easiest thing for us to do.
The year of hell we just walked through taught us first hand what we preach every. day.
God. Is. Faithful.
After all of that trial...it was easy and peaceful to say:
"You know what? We give it to you God. We trust You. And we will follow when You call."
Then actually not worry about it.
Then God showed up.
We packed up.
The Marine Corps paid for our move to Kansas.
We made it to Kansas safely.
Zach and I took a week and went to Green Bay while Charlotte stayed in Kansas with family.
The first day we got there, we found our dream house.
Then made an offer that was accepted a couple hours later.
We met the church youth pastor.
Loved her.
Went to the youth group.
Loved it.
I cant remember the last time we were both so so excited about something.
Then, the next step was a big one...Zach needed a full time job.
That paid at least $9.50 an hour.
Minimum wage is $7 something an hour in Green Bay.
And he needed one within the next three days.
On our third day in Green Bay, Zach had an on-the-spot interview at a car dealership.
The same night, the managers called and set up an interview with the General Manager.
The next day he interviewed a second time...
About 30 minutes after the interview, He received a phone call saying that he was hired.
And they paid $10 an hour.
More than we needed.
We packed up and drove home from Green Bay back to our baby girl who was waiting in Kansas...
In complete awe....
of learning something we have always known.
When you give everything to God's hand and follow Him when you hear Him call...
He paves the way.
Because He is faithful.
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