I flew home on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, with my head spinning. I just knew I was supposed to move to Idaho, but just how was I to do that, without a solid job offer? And I couldn’t just quit my job and move without an income. So, I decided to turn it over to God, and trust that He would make it happen… and He did, both at work, and in my personal life.
Its interesting to note, that my friend Melissa in Bellaire (in the photo on the left, who hosted a great going away party for me!), had told me earlier that summer, that “you need to move out west and be with your (LDS) “people”.. and that there is someone out there that is perfect for you”… again prophetic words, as I will explain later…
In September, I sold everything I owned; all my furniture, and my personal “stuff” except for photo albums and other memorabilia, which I stored with a friend in Traverse City, and my sister in Trenton. I was able to visit friends and family before I left (and enjoyed some great rounds of golf with good friends, and my cousin Mark) and I told them I was simplifying my life, was ridding myself of worldly things, and following the Spirit wherever it led me!
They probably thought I was courageous, or just plain crazy! Oh well.. its not the first time!
Earlier that summer, I had also talked with my buddy Mel in Mt Pleasant, and he had told me he was trying to figure out a way to move to Provo Utah, where he had gone to BYU, and to follow up on a love interest he had visited with in the Spring.
So, when I got back from my trip, I called Mel and told him if he was serious, that I was moving in late September, and if he wanted to come along, he could, so we put the wheels in motion for the move west.
What a liberating experience to sell most of your "stuff" and to pick up and move to an unknown existence, with all your worldly possessions packed in your car… homeless and jobless, but happy, knowing you were following the will of the Lord!
So we set off on Bill & Mel’s Excellent Adventure…
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