So then, even as the confluence of the attack on Israel grows in my heart and my awareness, as I grow up readying to meet the Lord however He chooses me to meet Him - as I move out into this world no longer protected and under the wings of protection of Jim and Jerri - I had  a huge revelation shared upon me within my conversation with Rick.

The Conversation, again, was so precious. (See David and Goliath Entry) And I began to really sit with this shift, and realization I am READY and even now EAGER to step into what God has planned for me to do for His Glory. Something other than here, other than under, something other than whatever I had thought - I am eager now to step out and go!

As Rick and I were in true, deep conversation about God, about our lives, about all of. this story - the realization hit Rick and he shared the words, nearly tearful with Awe: It is as though this season with Jim and Jerri and their love and their protection has brought me BACK the lost years of no family. Lost years of no positive male influence. Lost years outside of the bible framework.
Jim and Jerri, this place they have built as their home, their hearts and their example changed me AND restored me - just by their own living.
SEE THIS PASSION - GENERATIONALLY.

EVEN the Dogs have grown and changed and love each other.

So Ruby and I go next week: we are off to a New Journey. Not sure where we are going or where we are landing - the details to consider are not worth talking about here. I can promise though: I am pledging to have a testimony about this time, a testimony of not fearing. A testimony of not turning back. A testimony of strength given to me and lived through me by the Grace of God and His Gift to me, and His remarkable association with Me as His Child. Tell me, Father - where to go, I am ready and I leave here Blessed.

They ARE going to Miss us.... oh, and us Them.