Playing Catch Up

So, a few things have happened since I blogged last. No. That is a lie. A TON of things have happened. (Can I insert the excuse of being in survival mode this past year?) Take for instance the fact that Hudson and Oliver are now 1 year old. Gabriel, who has been celebrating his birthday a month early thinking that every day now is his birthday, will be 3 this month. Jon and I? We have to sit and think for a bit before we can remember how old we are. We aren't even 30 yet, right? We just feel like we are older than we actually are. 
Other updates? A few years ago some friends of ours, Steven and Priscilla Gilbertson started a ministry in Woodbury, MN. They went to MN with the goal to start churches in the Twin Cities area. When they first started they kept inviting us to come up and work with them, to which we just smiled and said, "Oh, maybe someday. We will see." This past year God has made it clear that this was the ministry and the timing that He wanted us to pursue. This lead to us quitting our jobs and moving to MN. Right now God has us in limbo. We have pursued many job opportunities before moving but God chose to close all of those doors. Similarly we looked into housing options, but could not pursue them due to the lack of a job. In the midst of all the uncertainties God kept cementing in our minds His plan for us to be in MN. 
Now we are here, living in MN. I can tell that we moved north, because today there is even snow on the ground. God has provided a part time job for Jon while we continue to search for a full time job. The boys seem to be adjusting well, although Gabriel keeps asking to go back to his home - which breaks my heart every time he asks. 
Our church, Resurrection Baptist, will have it's first service this coming Sunday. We are so excited about our new "adventure" and hope to keep you updated all the more about our growth. And cute kid stories. Who doesn't love a cute kid story? (Like the fact that I am no longer Mama, Mom or even Mother to Gabriel. I am "Mudder") So... more to come, but I hope you feel a bit more updated for now!