Pre-view of Heaven....and other

As I type this, I am sitting in the play area of McDonalds - yea, free wi-fi was calling my name after a morning of unpacking!

I wanted to share with you a revelation that the Lord showed me yesterday during the Worship Service here in Borger. Yesterday was our first official Sunday here and it was wonderful and hard all at the same time. However - God chose that particular scenerio to reveal some important truths and concepts to me!

Let me back up just a bit though to set the stage. We had spent Saturday night in the hotel and so Sunday morning was already a little off kilter for us in that we weren't leaving from home, had to check out of the hotel, check on the dog, etc. When we got to church - Joel and I decided to be the most loving parents EVER...(hear the sarcasim?) We got out of the car and simply told the kids "Ok, now go find your classes for Sunday School." Did I mention that FBC Borger is a literal MAZE to get around and is three stories high? Ha ha! The kids had had a tour twice, been to their classes when we came to visit etc, so we thought this a great test! They all four managed to get to the right places!

During Sunday School Joel and I were with the children of course and the older 3 were in the youth department. I told Joel that when the regular service started I was going to go to the sanctuary for worship because I didn't want Hannah and Malachi to be overwhelmed and alone (Kestra and Tyler are in Children's Church and don't ever come to the main worship service)
As I made my way down to the worship center, I began to really miss the familiarity of FBC Bayfield, the people I already knew, etc but God continued to whisper - "It's ok, I got this for you and just wait til you see!" So, I entered the sanctuary - Malachi was quick to find me and was excited to tell me about youth. We found a seat and waited for Hannah. Next thing I know, Hannah comes skipping, yes skipping, up to me - "Mom, I met some friends can I sit with them?" My heart was leaping with joy because I wanted her to find friends - "Of course." Malachi and I sit and a few minutes later we here "Hey Malachi, come sit with us!" It was some of the youth boys...he looks at me with the question in his eye. "Go ahead, go sit with them."

Can you picture this now? I have come to make sure my kids aren't alone and low and behold guess who is now literally sitting alone? Joel is with Tyler and Kestra in the childrens area and the older two have new friends...I am the one alone. Again I sense "It's ok, I'm here and I got this." Me, "Ok God but I feel really alone but it's not about me, it's about you right?"

That is the scene as the Worship Service begins but that is not the end! The spirit of worship was AMAZING and something that I have only experienced a few times before! I felt literally ushered into the throne room of the King of Kings. As I sat there in total awe and amazement of my Savior this is the revelation that came to me - THIS is what Heaven will be like! We will literally be worshipping and adoring the King with MILLIONS that we never knew here on Earth and yet we will be family and close to one another simply because of the King! My sense of being alone - GONE! I felt completely and totally at home, surrounded by the family of the King!

I am not even kidding when I tell you that I left the service completely and totally at peace and excited! No, these people aren't FBC Bayfield but they ARE part of my family and I am looking forward to getting to know them more and more each day!

Last night was a baptism/swim party/ welcome party and we had so much fun! It was wonderful to visit and get to know people better and to just relax for awhile. I did take pictures but forgot to bring the camera so I could upload them - will try to remember that tomorrow when I come.

Today as been focused on the kitchen and getting it set up. It was really dirty so I had to clean before I could unpack but for the most part it is all done. I know there are a few more kitchen boxes somewhere in the garage; just have to find them! Ha ha!

So - there you have the latest in our transition to Borger! Oh yeah, I have decided that next Sunday, I will find someone to sit with and get to know...but I wouldn't have traded that lesson the Lord had for me for anything!