Oh my gosh you guys. I mean…y’all. Big news over here. We are moving to Texas!
We’ve always lived in Illinois so this is a huge change.
Did you get my references to Big and Huge? They say everything is bigger in Texas. So it’s a good thing I named this blog Great Big YES!
I actually feel like this is one of my biggest YES! moments. We are running toward something that feels really amazing. Stepping into what God is doing with trust and anticipation. It feels right. Exciting. Like God is up to something. Which of course He is.
There’s a lot to do. Which is why I’m writing in short, clipped, grammatically challenged sentences.
My friend said, “You know what you need to do first, right?” and I answered, “Yes, buy cowboy boots.”
That’s apparently not what she meant.
I wonder if other people are like me. When I have something big to do, I buy a planner and a binder and new college lined paper so I can get organized.
Is that weird?
A waste of time? Money?
It’s so pretty though, right?
It’s funny what we do to feel safe. To plan. To organize. It’s interesting what we think we “need”. I’ve realized I don’t need much. As long as I have Jesus and my family, I’m good. Wherever we are together, we are home.
My friend sent me this and I love it! It seems pretty appropriate right now.
I’m looking forward to this dance.
I’ll be wearing my cowboy boots of course.
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Cowboy boot image and image of Texas from Pinterest.
I hope you will continue blogging!
Awe, Sue–
I think I have a parting gift especially for you. Xoxo
Sue, The Bidstrups will be greatly missed! However, no one doubts for a minute that this move will be anything but a wonderful adventure for all of you. We will all be praying for you and following your journey as you discover what God has in store for you in Austin. Your faith, optimism and sparkling personality will have Texas falling in love with you in no time! Can’t wait to hear your Midwestern twang evolve into a southern drawl.
Thanks Susan!! I will miss you my friend. Hoping you will come visit!
Sue we once interviewed for a job in Texas before moving here and the first thing I did was buy cowboy boots. I love Texans. I always say they are optimistic people. Y’all will have fun and enjoy things. Lots of Southern Baptists though whose hearts are in the right place but they aren’t Catholic. I try not to hold it against them. We all will miss you.
Ha! I know you are joking. BUT, I can’t let it go without a comment. I LOVE THE SOUTHERN BAPTISTS!! I have learned so much from them. Honestly, I can’t wait to bang my Bible with the best of them. AND wave my arms in worship while singing and dancing with joy. Bring on the Jesus lovers of all walks and traditions. Spiritually, I have a feeling I’m headed toward some amazing people!