In the past 2-3 days since we've found out we're moving to Alaska, I have been through a range of emotions. I am actually excited and looking forward to the adventure (I mean, I never would've signed up for the military life if I wasn't a bit intrigued by the nomadic lifestyle), but at the same time feel a bit anxious about all the details between now and then, and more than a little sad about leaving the amazing fellowship of friends from our church that we've developed, and my dream job of a medical practice. As I was driving to playgroup on Friday, I was definitely in a bit of emotional uproar in my head...could I handle it? There is a greater chance of isolation, especially if/when Hubby deploys for 6+ months, and I have never done well with that.

Then "By Your Side" by Tenth Avenue North came on the radio:

Why are you striving these days
Why are you trying to earn grace
Why are you crying
Let me lift up your face
Just don't turn away

Why are you looking for love
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough
To where will you go child
Tell me where will you run
To where will you run

And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you

Look at these hands and my side
They swallowed the grave on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
I want to give you life

Cause I, I love you
I want you to know
That I, I love you
I'll never let you go


On the eve of the Resurrection, I am especially grateful for a God who is EVERYWHERE (even Anchorage, AK), and will be side by side with us on this next chapter in our Great Adventure!