Overwhelmed

Although this city was our home 15 years ago, I feel overwhelmed as we drive around. So much has changed in the years while we were gone. I recognize places here and there but mostly I feel as if we have moved to an entirely new city. We live outside the city itself but still in a very populated area. There are so many stores. We have several Wal Mart stores to choose from and two good libraries fairly close by.

The overall transition has been challenging, leaving me overwhelmed in other ways too.

Physically – the move itself was strenuous. Add to that my broken toe (it’s healing but still hurts if I’m not careful) and the daunting task of getting this apartment in order.

Emotionally – leaving everything we know, both in Romania and Alabama. Starting over. Reuniting with some friends. Finding out that a once close friend has passed away and another is suffering from Alzheimer’s.

Financially – I have mentioned that in a few other posts. That gives a glimpse of the situation. The loss of my diamond could go under both finances and emotions.

Spiritually – Here I am again quoting one of my favorite verses. You will notice that it is on the header of my blog. Although I have read the Psalms many times, I didn’t “find” this verse until 1997. It was a decade ago when I found myself in a foreign country with nothing to cling to but the precious Word of God.

This new beginning here is not as dark and difficult as our first months in Romania. (Someday, I will write about that.) These days are uncertain and challenging but we are excited about the possibilities that we will encounter in the coming days and months. Your prayers are greatly appreciated!

Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalm 61:1-2

What verse do you find yourself going to time and time again?