Our Walkerville Adventure: WE. HAVE. ARRIVED!

WE. HAVE. ARRIVED!

It has been nearly two weeks since we arrived at our new house, on a farm, in Eikenhof (close to Walkerville). We have unpacked all our boxes and home is beginning to feel less like a holiday and more like, well, home! The move day went smoothly. The movers were a wonderful family run business called AJ10 removals (highly competitive prices and we would definitely recommend them). It was hard to say goodbye and tears flowed as I drove with the boys out of our gates and away from the only life they have known and, to be honest, the only life and community that I have really known.

Once we arrived at our new spot there was just too much to be done to feel sad again. All hands were on deck to help unpack, clean, scrub, paint... We were so unbelievably blessed by family and three special couples who arrived bearing fresh food, freezer meals, treats and dinner! We only know three couples this side and we have been totally blown away by the love, support and kindness we have been shown. We could not have asked for a more embracing welcome to our new home and new community and life. On this note I want to take a quick moment to publically thank all those who helped us in so many different ways; from looking after our boys (in the midst of the emotion and chaos) while I packed, moved and unpacked to helping us physically pack and move and then clean, scrub and paint. And of course, a thank you to our family and friends who sent and continue to send messages of love, care and support!

Back to move day...

Sean spent much of our moving day taking photos and staring at our amazing view. We truly are blessed to be on a farm, wide open spaces all around and yet not far from city life. Our first night was so quiet that Sean and I both kept waking up to listen... to the sound of nothing! It has certainly required a mindset change moving from our second floor flat to a big house on a farm. Actually my big fear before we moved was that I was going to feel fearful here (I didn't feel it yet but I was scared of feeling scared... if that makes sense). God has an amazing (kind) way of help me in my fear and faith struggle. Firstly, we thought we were coming to two dogs and an alarm system. But that was not to be. We knew before hand that the dogs were gone but we arrived to a disabled alarm system (and both the farm owner and his son leaving for a week's holiday). However, on night one, while friends prayed for us and for our protection I had a picture of angel's wings fully covering our whole house... so much so that it was only wings that I could see and no house at all. So night one, 3am, after trying to listen out for whatever it was I thought I should listen out for, I finally made the decision to trust the special picture as a promise from God and I went to sleep.

Tristan and Connor have adjusted quickly and so well! I guess it would be hard for them to pine for our previous home. Here they have so much space, both inside and outside. They play up a storm and love digging, loading, riding and just being totally free. Easter was a treat as there were so many fun places to hide eggs!

As for me, I am adjusting. I have cleaned, steamed, scrubbed, scraped and cleaned some more. I have no regrets about our move and love our environment. I fully believe we are in God's will and I am glad that we didn't wait for everything to be in place before we moved. We are still trying to find a tenant for our flat - something I find hard, not only because of the financial implications but also because the thought of our special home standing open makes me a bit heartsore. Sean is going full steam ahead with his motorised bicycle concept and although he has not finalised anything, there are some ad hoc work prospects in the pipeline. I guess the truth is that I am clinging to God and His promises and faithfulness with all my might... It's either that He comes through, or we find ourselves in a pretty precarious financial position. But my money is definitely on His faithfulness. And despite my 99% caution rating, I am so glad that we are here; that we put everything (our faith, pride, finances, selves) on the line and have taken this leap of faith. The hard part was making the decision to do this. I am no longer scared. Now, as from the image Sean felt God give him, it is just a case of strapping ourselves into the roller coaster, letting God have the controls, holding on tight and enjoying the ride. Wheeeeee!!! (And eeeeeeek!!!)