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"I hate rollercoasters"

These are the words I spoke just as the support brace came down to lock me into what  my children tell me is a mild roller coaster while on vacation a few weeks ago. And I really mean mean it, I hate roller coasters.

As the roller coaster coasted along I get settled into my roller coaster coping position, I hang on tight, set my jaw and shut my eyes. I’ll not change this until we come to a complete stop and the bar raises for me to exit.

Little did I know at the time that we could come home from vacation to another roller coaster, one that would last more than 2 minutes. Unfortunately, on this one, I can’t shut my eyes, set my jaw and just hang on tight. Although, I’ve tried at times.

The day after we got home from vacation we learned that the couple who owns the house we rent is needing to come back. We’ve known since moving here that this could be a possibility and yet, I felt like the first drop of the roller coaster. You know the one that you know is coming but it takes your breath away anyway.

About a week later, we found out that we might not have to move after all, that they were working somethings out on their end. By now, I had already started packing boxes and we were actively looking for a house. We even set a date to move out and wrote it on the calendar. You know the part of the roller coaster where you’re not going very fast, but you’re on your side. This is where we’ve been the last couple of weeks. Not quite sure what to do next, feeling kind of safe and hopeful, but not quite upright.

Today at church many people asked me about our housing and I said words like, “hopeful”, “looks like we won’t have to move after all”, “not 100% sure but it looks good”. What I didn’t know was that we were on the last leg. The part that really slows down as the roller coaster climbs its way up to make the last drop. This is where I am always tempted to open my eyes.

Tonight, we found out for sure that we need to move. You would think that we would be fine with it since we’ve really known for almost a month. But I feel like I do on that last drop of a roller coaster. “Why did I think it would be that easy?” I wonder.

Just like when I get off real roller coasters, my stomach is upset and I don’t feel good. I know it will take a little while before I feel back to normal but normal will come back. The finality of the decision tonight was good. It means that at least this roller coaster is over. Although I’m sure there will be another one in our future.

We have been in this house for almost two years. We’ve been able to do so many wonderful things while living here. The couple who owns the house has been extremely gracious to us, especially for letting us garden and keep chickens while renting from them. We’ve been blessed.

James 1:17 “Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow. ”  We know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God blessed us with this house and that He will continue to provide a place for us. I pray that we will have eyes to see, ears to hear and hearts to obey.

Thanks for sharing with your friends!

SchneiderPeeps

Wednesday 24th of August 2011

Thanks, Christy. We counted up how many times we've moved...13 in 20 years! Crazy, I know.

Anonymous

Tuesday 23rd of August 2011

I am sorry you have to move again. You guys are pros by now. We will be praying that you find a place quickly. Love the blanket and tote you made for your sister! Tell everyone hello for us! Christy

SchneiderPeeps

Tuesday 23rd of August 2011

Thanks Maryalene. I love that quote, too. (That's my MIL's favorite movie.) I know God will take care of us. In fact, we are going to look at a place tomorrow evening. We had some very sad children last night. They are better today after we assured them that we would do our best to stay in the country.

Maryalene

Monday 22nd of August 2011

Sounds like the type of emotional trip no one wants to go on. :-( But I do love the quote from the Sound of Music -- 'When God closes a door, he opens a window.' I'm sure that good things are waiting around the corner for you and your family.