This is James, with the trademark Asian peace sign, with Losiah. I know that there is a time when I need to go into detail about my feelings and emotions through this weeks events, but since my eyes are welling up at the thought- I am going to put it of until later. Aren't these two the cutest. I am forcing myself to take out the camera more so that you can feel like you are up to date and a part of what is going on out here.
Today was our first time out at buckhead church. I can't tell you how wonderful it was to sit down in that service and expect God to speak to me. And He did. His gentile whisper through Andy's teaching was saying, "this is your new home, listen carefully and I will show you how much I love you." Being without a church to belong to has been torture for the both of us these past 5 months. So when we got here we were determined to jump in. Friday night we went to a "group link." aka a place for you to find people that you live near (and hopefully have something in common with) so that you can find a small group. It was more like a Jr. High dance than a small group formation night. It was torture for my poor introverted husband. Standing under the 'east cobb county' sign and hoping that we would find people that were half normal to talk to us was so awkward! But, we did it. So we are in a small group that will start next tuesday at the Whittaker's house. We also signed up to serve in the youth group. My motto is if you want to fit in- make yourself fit, so we are jumping, no, leaping into a place to belong. I am exited, for now. No tears yet today, but the day is not over my friend.
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Hi Alyssa and James,
We love your blog and are excited to keep up with how you are doing in Atlanta. God is so good and He will provide for you! We can't wait to hear more. It is awesome to see you trusting God in your move and willing to be open to whatever He has for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Love, Jess and JT
Bless your heart, dear Alyssa. I will be praying for you and James as you continue to make Atlanta/Buckhead your home. Your story so far is quite inspiring. I can't wait to see God's hand as He moves forward and you continue to obey His call.
There will be tears, but what joy is found in the freedom of obedience to our Heavenly Father.
Thanks for inviting us into your world!
Alyssa and James,
Great to read about you two through Los' blog (and now your own). Blessings to the two of you for jumping out there and following the voice from God that so many ignore. I pray for the best for the two of you and look forward to hearing the amazing things that God is going to do through your obedience to Him.
Blessings!
Brian
We will miss you both...but you will be blessed for following the voice of God! We love you and will be praying for you guys!
Welcome to Atlanta guys! Your leap of faith is an incredible example to all of us. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Welcome to Atlanta.
Moving to Atlanta isn't taking a leap of faith... but living in Carlos' basement sure as heck is! :P
I am here by way of Carlos' blog, and I just wanted to say that you guys inspire me. God has just recently called me to do something out of my comfort zone, and I am experiencing such an amazing freshness in my relationship with HIM. HE is everywhere.
I can't wait to hear more of your journey. Praying for you!
I found your blog through RagamuffinSoul.com.
We can really identify with what you're doing because we're getting ready to do something similar.
In September we felt that God was calling us to quit our ministry job and move down to Carmel, IN to start a church. We don't know anyone there and we're doing it just based on the financial income coming in through my freelance design work.
But when you know that God is calling you to do something you just have a peace about it. It sounds like you're there but I know how hard it is.
We're moving in 2 weeks. We'll be praying for you when we start to feel like we're crazy and remember that there are other "crazy" people out there too!!
Brad Ruggles
www.bradruggles.com
Hey Alyssa!
It was so great meeting you the other night. I almost had some tears at the end of this post! I still have tears every now and then thinking about what we left behind! But....God is so good, and so faithful, and I am excited to see what He is going to be doing, and getting to know you guys better!
Hey Kids,
I came to encourage you because Los said so :0)
And because I really admire and am encouraged by this leap of faith you're taking!
My wife and I might be in the same shoes soon. Thanks for the example!
Your abundance of faith and courage are amazing. Stay faithful, for He is going to be faithful to you.
I will pray for your journey that you have ahead of you. Continue to surrender yourself, let God take control, and just hold on.
Sincerely,
Ragamuffin Reader
www.vagabondrunn.wordpress.com
Hi Alyssa, I have not talked to or seen you in years, so I hope you remember me. You are amazing and you and your husband will be in my prayers. God Bless You!
Keondra
Also here via ragamuffinsoul! I'm encouraged by you and your radical obedience to the call of Christ. Look forward to seeing how your journey unfolds.
linked here via ragamuffinsoul. welcome to the ATL! sounds like a very cool new chapter in your life is about to begin...
What Los says, I do. :-) (funny seeing as how I've never even met the guy!) Nonetheless, welcome to The South and to the blog world.
I'm so inspired by your faith and willingess to move! You'll be settled in in no time. For some Colombian adventure stories... emilywithaheart.com. I stepped, too.
Prayers for you and yours.
Hey guys, I don't know if you remember us, but we went to CBU and then Sandals for awhile and now we're in Tennessee. I'm Renee Garcia, married to Frank... Anyway, I just wanted to let you know we'll be following your journey and praying as God opens doors for you!! God bless!
You are following in a long tradition of Christ followers who obey the call to "go." I will be following your journey and praying for you and yours throughout. I love the Atlanta area and Northpoint/Buckhead even though I do not live there. I visit as often as I can! Try Einstein's restaurant in Midtown. The griddled peach poundcake with a bourbon Rum sauce is to die for! (When God calls his people, he feeds them!).
And welcome to the blogosphere, too! Stop by my two if you get a chance:
www.coffeeshopjournal.com
dancingthruherdaddysworld.blogspot.com
I will send links your way!
I think you are a die hard optimist, always positive and looking up. You will be missed in Riverside, but you will bless many with your love there... and your colored candy punch! I will continue to pray for your transition!
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