Dealing With Transition
July 18th, 2007 | by Scott |It would be a lie to say that this is an easy time for us. I am committed to seeing this process through with complete and total honesty, however. Some may see that as a detriment but I see it as a hallmark of Christian living. We have glossed over and diminished the process of confession and bearing one another’s burdens too often.
Needless to say each of us have concerns as we go through this process that have to be addressed:
Me
–Does the new location share my vision and theology? The one church that we have talked to at this point seems to be on the same page with us. That is refreshing and reassuring.
–Is it a place that I can stay long term? I’m done moving around. Wherever we go has to be a place where we can put down roots and stay 20-30 years. It’s already proving difficult for Chloe.
–Are there continuing education options? I desperately desire to begin work on my doctorate. I thirst for and a love of intellectual curiosity is important to me.
Tracy
–Will she be able to continue to stay at home with the girls or will she have/get to work? We have managed it here where Tracy can be home with the girls. At this point we don’t know if she will be able to continue doing that.
–Will there be adequate areas for her to plug in and use her skills/gifts? She has so much to offer in areas of prayer, small groups and girls ministries.
–Will it be a place that she can get involved with PTA and other areas? One of my biggest regrets is that she has had to resign as PTA president. She is so gifted and was looking forward to the opportunity to serve.
Chloe
–Do we need to begin this year home-schooling her? The prospect of starting her here in Waco and then yanking her out after a couple of weeks is a gut-wrenching decision.
–Are there good schools? Good, quality public education is important to us.
–How do we minimize her trauma? She is broken hearted over the idea of moving. We are searching for ways to make it easier for her.
Cassie
–Will there be a good Pediatric Rheumatologist where we are going? Probably the most important question is how we will deal with Cassie’s JRA. Those specialists are not everywhere. In Dallas we have free care.
Shayla
–Do they have pop-tarts where we are going?
All in all, it is an exciting time. But still so much we don’t know at this point.
Any questions we need to be considering? Or do you have any perfect answers to the questions we are asking?
16 Responses to “Dealing With Transition”
By Justin on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
The father of the kids my wife nannies for is a pediatric rheumatologist here in Nashville.
By terri on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
We have every flavor of Pop-Tarts known to man in Alabama.
By Fernando on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
I wish you well…Please describe what you wish to do with your ministry if you will…
What is your passion?
By Scott on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
Don’t know of any churches looking in Nashville. But I could see myself in ‘Bama.
I have a lot of passions: preaching, teaching, social justice, etc.
By Donna on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
Yes, I think that one place you went to would be a perfect fit…The Children’s Hospital/specialist in that area are fantastic.
I think most of the other request would be met as well…
By justin on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
There are two, mostly white, c of c’s in the middle of the east nashville ghetto (both within half a mile from me).
If you just come live here, we’ll just take over the churches and could do some awesome work ’round here
By John on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
We have some great pediatric doc’s around here and the top rated children’s hospital in the country. Downside is there’s only one CoC church that I know of around here so there might not be all that many jobs. Still the mid-Atlantic is a great place and you can be in Boston in 5 hours, great for a weekend getaway.
By Amy on Jul 18, 2007 | Reply
One thing I have learned is that kids are very resilient. Whatever you decide on schooling will be fine because you are great parents.
By Kevin Bussey on Jul 19, 2007 | Reply
Transitions are hard on the family. Once you get settled you go full force in the ministry but the family has to meet new friends and get the house together. I’ll be praying for you.
By Scott on Jul 19, 2007 | Reply
As always, I appreciate the kind thoughts and prayers.
By Sunny on Jul 19, 2007 | Reply
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers throughout this process. God will provide!
By matt elliott on Jul 21, 2007 | Reply
Are you aware of any non-poptart areas you need to avoid?
I’m keeping my eyes/ears open!
By Scott on Jul 21, 2007 | Reply
Thank you, sunny.
Matt, you know they discontinued pop-tarts in Australia? So, you can never be too careful?
By Pat on Jul 22, 2007 | Reply
Bruce and I have been praying fervently that God will reveal his will for you. Speaking from experience, it’s much easier on your family to move around now than when they are in jr. high and high school. That was really tough for us, but even so, God has turned all our moves into blessings for us and for our girls. Our girls feel as adults that they can move anywhere and be “home”. This did not come without cost, but has proven very helpful as they are all mobile adults and live in various places around the world. So…take heart that whatever comes your way, God is true to his word, and will bring good from it.
Take it from one who has lived it.
Love you guys,
Pat
By Scott on Jul 23, 2007 | Reply
Thank you, Pat. There are some possibilities emerging that look promising. I hope I will be able to add more later.
By SG on Jul 23, 2007 | Reply
So I hate to ask, but does it have to be a c of C, or C of C? You may have covered that in a previous post but somehow I missed it. I thought Tracy was talking about the JRA on her blog when she talked about stresses. I think Tracy will have her hands full during all of this, so letting Chloe go to school with her friends, even if it is just for a little while, would be my choice, but that’s just me.