update on a transient life

family.....
we were having dinner with some friends just before we left brooklyn, and the husband was pouring wine into my glass that had just been used at a cocktail glass. his wife tried to get him to get out a clean wine glass..... he said, "why? she is family."

sigh.
i miss my brooklyn family.
i miss my home.
i miss my life.

we have arrived in florida.
and i am thankful.

i got to go to a women's bible study on the book of ruth.
this is what we were reading:


So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, “Is this Naomi?” She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi [which means pleasant]; call me Mara [which means bitterness], for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. I went away full, and the LORD has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi, when the LORD has testified against me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?” So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabite her daughter-in-law with her, who returned from the country of Moab. And they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest. (Ruth 1:19-22 ESV)

so i have decided you can call me mara.
i am bitter... which i think is okay.
i am lamenting.
i am crying out.
i am weaping.
and yet, i know god is in it.
even naomi knew that god was providing for her as she returned "bitter" because god was sending ruth with her.

god is providing for us.
no, we have not sold our house.
no, we do not have a job.
but we have family.
we have a place to live and dwell and be loved.

again, it am lamenting..... but hopeful.

Comments

Robyn said…
oh Kathy.
thinking of you.
3:08 PM EDT
Danielle said…
I feel you. I really do. our situation wasn't the same, but I felt similar. and when I look back, my questions aren't answered, but I see clearly how God got us through it. He put us in (or maybe we got in?) a situation only He could rescue us from. and He did. We are not near you, but we are standing with you. xoxo
5:41 PM EDT
Tiffany said…
I am sad for y'all and selfishly grateful that you are close enough to visit.... for this interim time period. I'm still praying for direction and continued provision for you guys, though. (Even if we enjoy the closer proximity and fun kid cousin-time.)
10:47 PM EDT
Adaline said…
Your Brooklyn family misses you deeply. And we can't wait to pour you a glass of wine on top of cocktail residue again! Can't wait for your first visit back :) Watch out for those 'gators!
12:50 PM EDT
Abby said…
k.sweet. i have enjoyed reading your blog and have kept you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. you had such a wonderful impact on my life as a high school student and you often pop up in stories or in "i want to be like her one day" thoughts. i see you have moved back to florida for a time. so have i. where are you? i would really love to see you if you have time :)

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