tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post1575840938375550395..comments2024-01-07T06:51:59.504-06:00Comments on Finding the Balance: i choose us.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11270690264528059330noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-29794174009157236232012-06-11T21:38:07.656-05:002012-06-11T21:38:07.656-05:00This is a beautiful post! I was catching up on you...This is a beautiful post! I was catching up on your blog, and finally got to this! As I read about your classroom, I thought,"Wow. That must have been hard." I'm so, so glad you have such a sense of peace. :)Christinahttp://fivewalkers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-21887098326791265162012-06-06T02:14:25.136-05:002012-06-06T02:14:25.136-05:00this gives me joy. Joy for your obedient spirit wi...this gives me joy. Joy for your obedient spirit willing , loving heart, and excited attitude. Moving is hard work, but such an adventure. Plus your stuff seems almost new in different surroundings!!! Tee hee.flower power mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842024984467546082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-49227478093032044952012-06-04T20:50:03.515-05:002012-06-04T20:50:03.515-05:00SO exciting! especially because HE is such a big p...SO exciting! especially because HE is such a big part of it! can't wait to "watch"!!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081538432594107207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-73036255230767584372012-06-04T14:39:32.537-05:002012-06-04T14:39:32.537-05:00been a little out of commission lately so I'm ...been a little out of commission lately so I'm just reading this and WOW!!!!<br /><br />THIS IS HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />So proud of you sister...<br />so so proud.<br /><br />Waiting on pins and needles to see what God will do...<br />it's big.<br />real big.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870698663706346467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-87842903941539503922012-06-03T22:09:50.009-05:002012-06-03T22:09:50.009-05:00Love it! Love your family!Love it! Love your family!Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662732803080806652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-53853832267332983452012-06-03T19:37:05.208-05:002012-06-03T19:37:05.208-05:00i remember way back when we were in crown together...i remember way back when we were in crown together... i remember how corey would talk about the farm and how you both talked of someday ;-) what an incredible blessing it is to see corey's dream come true and to see you having that dream, too. god is so good at matching the hearts of a couple to one another! it sure seems that his work in doing that makes our faith stronger!<br />so proud of you and so happy for your sweet family!tamihttp://gatheringpeeps.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-90258685250798205662012-06-02T18:03:45.910-05:002012-06-02T18:03:45.910-05:00What a brave decision! You have such a great attit...What a brave decision! You have such a great attitude too! Good luck!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667745609344087244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-45316102214642165312012-06-02T09:44:39.381-05:002012-06-02T09:44:39.381-05:00Wow! Quite a story! From what I know of you from...Wow! Quite a story! From what I know of you from reading your blog...I can tell that we deal with life, our families, and teaching alot alike, so I am thrilled that God has provided peace for you. That is awesome how He can work things out in His perfect time! He'll work out all those others details, too. Hang in there!<br />Mrs. B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-49652136984249044512012-06-01T20:55:52.146-05:002012-06-01T20:55:52.146-05:00Thanks for sharing such a great story. You are de...Thanks for sharing such a great story. You are demonstrating great faith to your kiddos and I wish you the best of everything! How fun to be in such a small school! I would love the family feel of a smaller building. Praying for all things to continue to work out!<br />LaurieBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921921051099194629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-58605392356277633072012-06-01T20:53:36.433-05:002012-06-01T20:53:36.433-05:00Thanks so much for sharing the details, Amy! I'...Thanks so much for sharing the details, Amy! I'm amazed how similar your story sounds to mine. I always knew "someday" we would move to NE, I just never ever thought it would happen when it did and leaving Newton to come here was by far the hardest thing I have ever done but I also knew that it was God's plan. It's amazing to see how He works everything out! Now four years later, I feel completely at home here. I do still miss Newton and so many things about it and I get a little lonesome for it from time to time when we go back to visit, but it's amazing to see how God is creating a life for us here. I'm excited for you and your family. So thankful you found a job that you really wanted! Praying that all will go as smoothly as it can for all of you!Kara Janzenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092190853202608785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-59968519667046183022012-06-01T14:58:33.124-05:002012-06-01T14:58:33.124-05:00I followed Allen to Newton - I thought we were goi...I followed Allen to Newton - I thought we were going to Australia. But God had His reasons that this door opened. And I am so glad for Bloggy-land where we can keep in touch!! It will be fun to read your posts about the move and all!Allen and Debby Graberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631267294512575281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-89799640007539818842012-06-01T14:39:42.879-05:002012-06-01T14:39:42.879-05:00This makes me cry.
I see road trips in our future...This makes me cry. <br />I see road trips in our future.Beki - TheRustedChainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15963688700633522730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-91304997021128668422012-06-01T14:22:00.470-05:002012-06-01T14:22:00.470-05:00what a GREAT attitude! Collin wants to live in the...what a GREAT attitude! Collin wants to live in the country someday, but he hasn't (or should i say God hasn't) broke me yet. Good luck! oh-and i love you house, maybe we should buy it ;o)The Siebertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853056785430963714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-46947805613801615592012-06-01T12:38:11.956-05:002012-06-01T12:38:11.956-05:00What a great post! Ok, I'm done feeling sorry...What a great post! Ok, I'm done feeling sorry for myself and our little world. I hope you know I've been cheering you on all the way and believing God's best for you and your precious family. It's a new adventure and we'll make new memories (I know that's what your mom would say!).Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960808994836747079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-58749155264059978202012-06-01T12:07:42.925-05:002012-06-01T12:07:42.925-05:00What a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!What a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18022611578701579149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-63651790291077377772012-06-01T10:44:14.117-05:002012-06-01T10:44:14.117-05:00Beautiful, beautiful and I'm so excited and ha...Beautiful, beautiful and I'm so excited and happy for you. What a great time and think of all the excitement surrounding a new home. Just ask Meg..I'm sure she can give you some pointers! God bless you all and I have you in my prayers for a smooth transition in this new adventure! Most of all...HAVE FUN! Woot Woot!Toni :O)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01652753669110100387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-32214603333414703732012-06-01T09:34:17.792-05:002012-06-01T09:34:17.792-05:00Amy, I was a total city girl. I am sure many laugh...Amy, I was a total city girl. I am sure many laughed when Kreg and I got married:) But We have only lived in the city once for about 1.5 years in our 7 year marriage and I can honestly say, I LOVE the country more!! I chose Kreg over things like where I thought I had to live b/c I knew God brought us together. It was a neat and fun adventure taking his hand when we first got married and running off into the country. It brought me closer to him right away. I trusted him and I know he would always provide for me, our family. One day we hope to build or gut our own farm house too. I hope it is here in Iowa, we love it here. I will be praying for you and your family! So many changes, but you are so right, our God is so so good! Just sing that chorus, "God is so good, God is so good, God is so good, HE is so GOOD to ME!!" Hugs to you sweet friend!!Melissa Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633282246245668832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-62724217203722306082012-06-01T09:30:16.652-05:002012-06-01T09:30:16.652-05:00oh my goodness Amy, what a perfect perfect post. ...oh my goodness Amy, what a perfect perfect post. I'm so happy for you guys and will be praying for you. It is just so neat to see how God is working every little detail out and taking you on the path He has for you. One that you knew you'd probably take one day - but isn't it so great to do it in His timing and His ways!??! And I agree with everyone else - Newton will have a little empty spot left from your family! You will be missed!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895870049400383760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-66055125846244585122012-06-01T06:02:12.729-05:002012-06-01T06:02:12.729-05:00Absolutely loved this post. I will definitely be p...Absolutely loved this post. I will definitely be praying for you. I find myself in a similar situation as I'm about to get married. I grew up in Belgium, a teeny tiny great country. I love life here. My fiancé was born in South Africa, lived there till he was 20, then moved to London (UK) for 8 years and now lives in Belgium. He either wants to move to the States or back to South Africa. I don't want to live in either countries. I love living here. Life is good here. But just like you I pray to God and ask Him to work things out for us. And I trust Him. And just like you I would live anywhere for my fiancé. Great post! Best of luck to you and your family!Jokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716459733643261938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-8339378178018738432012-05-31T23:32:09.905-05:002012-05-31T23:32:09.905-05:00Well, darn it! I can't really argue with that....Well, darn it! I can't really argue with that. I still hate that you're moving, but I also know its definitely God's plan for you. So I will help in any way I can. Love you, friend.rentzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538891067141988028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-32706372847836479832012-05-31T23:26:48.011-05:002012-05-31T23:26:48.011-05:00Perhaps one of your best posts yet. Best wishes i...Perhaps one of your best posts yet. Best wishes in being able to cross things off your list. You are a fabulous educator, and ANY school district would be lucky to have you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568250349175047958.post-59262875740227628472012-05-31T23:11:01.785-05:002012-05-31T23:11:01.785-05:00Amy! You sound exactly like me 5 years ago. Put ...Amy! You sound exactly like me 5 years ago. Put me in as you and Ryan is as Corey. I still feel heartsick when we visit Overland Park, but I have never had one single minute of wondering if we did the right thing. There will be lots of tears. But don't mistake those tears for regret. Emotion in change is good - it reminds you that you're alive and that this life is real and God is big. Yay for you and your decision!!!! <br />- TonyaSpinning....https://www.blogger.com/profile/12293264723423672604noreply@blogger.com