Jill Kemerer

sigh I wish it were that simple too, Taurean. No...

2012-05-29T08:19:05.883-04:00

*sigh* I wish it were that simple too, Taurean. Nothing in life is simple, though, is it? I'm thinking about you and hoping the next phase of life brings you joy!

Thanks!

2012-05-29T08:17:39.410-04:00

Thanks!

It's funny how we can look back and realize wh...

2012-05-29T08:17:22.278-04:00

It's funny how we can look back and realize what a blessing something is! I've done that many times, too! And I'm glad God kept you from having to deal with that rough weather. :)

It is. Sometimes it doesn't feel like it at fi...

2012-05-29T08:16:11.764-04:00

It is. Sometimes it doesn't feel like it at first, but it always is!!

Wow, Rose, that sounds like an adventure!! And, ye...

2012-05-29T08:15:48.225-04:00

Wow, Rose, that sounds like an adventure!! And, yes, it definitely IS just stuff. Since we've moved often, I've learned to let go. We have no problem tossing and donating. :)

Best wishes as you figure out what the best course is for your family! May God give you strength!

We stayed in and enjoyed the air conditioning. We ...

2012-05-28T20:10:37.156-04:00

We stayed in and enjoyed the air conditioning. We did go out for lunch. I've been reading and been on the computer.

Whoo, child. Sometimes I feel like God and I are n...

2012-05-28T16:18:04.135-04:00

Whoo, child. Sometimes I feel like God and I are never on the same page. :)

His page is always, always better.

Love you!

Jill, I wish it were that simple, but it's jus...

2012-05-28T10:13:18.225-04:00

Jill, I wish it were that simple, but it's just not. It's not that I don't know what I want, that doesn't mean getting it is straightforward.

There's nothing should about-

Going back to school after dropout burnout
Making a living
Mysterious secondary career for main income, and you know what I mean, you're a writer.

Those are the things I'm facing right now, and there's no "should" about any of it. Sorry if I'm taking this too dramatically, but I'm simply telling the truth.

While I don't live your life (Not married, no kids, still living at home and NOT loving it), and I know starting over by moving is hard, but it's also hard for some things to stay the same. Please remember that.

I'm enjoying a day off from the norm (work) an...

2012-05-28T10:10:05.235-04:00

I'm enjoying a day off from the norm (work) and revising my WIP. Yay! Also, taking a hike and having a BBQ and swim with family tonight. Um, and I think shopping. So I guess busier than I thought!

And yes, I'm thankful for all of the reminders to stop and be thankful for freedom.

Playing catch up today. It feels good to have a ca...

2012-05-28T10:03:52.644-04:00

Playing catch up today. It feels good to have a calm day at home doing stuff I've put off for weeks. :) Also making special effort to remember and pray for those who have lost loved ones...

And, okay, I'll admit it...I'm also remembering all those years of marching band, all sweaty in our obnoxiously thick uniforms as we marched in the Memorial Day parade... :)

Jill, We moved a year ago, and it was such a bless...

2012-05-28T09:52:20.784-04:00

Jill,
We moved a year ago, and it was such a blessing, even though I had thought I'd stay in the old house forever (18 years of getting comfortable can do that to person). The new place is beautiful and sparkling and landscaped, and perfect for the kids. And yet....my husband and I both feel very clearly that this is not where we will stay. We were both afraid to admit it to each other, worried we would disappoint each other.

If we continue on what we believe is God's plan for us right now, we will be downsizing by about 90 percent (it's just stuff, right? A lesson I need to remember) to move into an RV for a couple years and tour the country with the kids while they are still at home.

Eight people, 350 square feet, and one bathroom. What could possibly go wrong, right?

As scary as it sounds, I feel strongly that God is asking me to let go of some of my ideas about what it means to be secure and to trust that HE is my security.

Best wishes with your move, and thanks for sharing. I needed to see that others get called out of their comfort zone as well.

We usually have a family picnic, but this year we&...

2012-05-28T09:40:20.552-04:00

We usually have a family picnic, but this year we're putting in a fence in our front yard so my two year old twins can run free (or at least free in the confines of a safe place!) and I can relax a little easier while we're outside. :)

Himself has gone out to slay some donuts. Later, I...

2012-05-28T08:04:07.683-04:00

Himself has gone out to slay some donuts. Later, I will plant flowers and then watch war movies while working in the sun room.

It's funny that it's the unofficial kick o...

2012-05-28T07:34:10.400-04:00

It's funny that it's the unofficial kick off to summer. Remembrance Day is just that. A day to remember those who have died at war and those who have served our Countries. But what do you expect when it lands on November 11th? The weather usually isn't very inspirational for much at that time of the year. Summer has long since passed. :(

Hi Jill, just stopping by to say how delightful yo...

2012-05-27T00:27:11.357-04:00

Hi Jill, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

When our son was almost 31/2 he was scheduled for ...

2012-05-26T20:30:51.637-04:00

When our son was almost 31/2 he was scheduled for neurosurgery. We took long weekends for trips in lieu of a vacation. We also were looking to find a house;our mobile home was getting old and smaller. I found one we drove by just to see what Hubby thought;he liked it. I called and asked about seeing it. Due to our work schedules, we couldn't see it until after a one of our long weekends. I waited and waited for confirmation of the appointment. I finally called. The agent said,"We can't show that house to you. It had a bid on it that didn't go through and someone else was waiting to see it when it came back on the market. We had to put it on our sale pending list."

Now this house was out in the country and the winter weather here has been known to be heavy. Three years and a half years later we had a blizzard. Two months after the fiasco with seeing the country house, we saw one in town. I had to work and needed to be able to get out of town. God knew this; He allowed us not to even see that country house because He knew what was ahead for us weather-wise. We have been here in the town house for over 30 years.

Announcement: We just found out we got the third...

2012-05-25T16:25:04.956-04:00

Announcement:

We just found out we got the third house!! Woo-hoo! I'm not going to be homeless!!

Grinning...

Jill

Amy, I know that restless night. I know it. And I&...

2012-05-25T16:24:26.436-04:00

Amy, I know that restless night. I know it. And I'm so sorry you're going through it. Wish I could snap my fingers and make it turn to daylight. *hugs*

Well, it's been a huge blessing to me personal...

2012-05-25T15:16:26.418-04:00

Well, it's been a huge blessing to me personally, so I've benefitted from your waiting. :)

Great post, thank you for sharing this. I have als...

2012-05-25T14:09:42.908-04:00

Great post, thank you for sharing this. I have also been in a very challenging season. My hubby and I call it a night season. You can't see where you're going, its confusing, often scary, and sometimes the night is restless, you feel like you are fighting your way through every hour. But then God gives you a glimpse of dawn, hope, promise, and suddenly, the day has come and you are basking in warmth and light. Praying our mornings come soon!

Johanna, I think it takes a lot of time to process...

2012-05-25T14:03:03.112-04:00

Johanna, I think it takes a lot of time to process it and get your head wrapped around even considering it. But things will happen that will give you clues. Like, the fact the property we loved ended up selling. Or the fact there are no rentals in our school district.

If there's anything I can assure you of--if you let a tiny crack of possibility open in your heart, God will prepare you to make the decision. It's not always easy, but it's not devastating either.

I've moved many times, so please, e-mail me if you want to talk. jrkemer@yahoo.com

Good luck!

I just got chills too, Nancy! I've really stru...

2012-05-25T14:00:09.448-04:00

I just got chills too, Nancy! I've really struggled today with trusting in His plan. We still haven't heard word on the house and I'm a frazzled, crazy mess! Checking in and seeing all these comments has given me so much strength--thank you. :)

Thanks so much, Loree--I needed to hear that!

2012-05-25T13:58:50.980-04:00

Thanks so much, Loree--I needed to hear that!

Melissa, so many of us have dealt with closed door...

2012-05-25T13:58:08.921-04:00

Melissa, so many of us have dealt with closed doors. I've had many over the last 5 years. I don't think it's a sign to quit. I think it helps us determine how badly we want it. What are we willing to endure to see our dream come true?

It IS hard to give up our plans and follow God's!

That's wonderful, Lindsay! I think there's...

2012-05-25T13:56:30.283-04:00

That's wonderful, Lindsay! I think there's an ebb and flow with everything. I've had some lovely "ups" too. :)

One thing I know, if my writing had taken off right away, I wouldn't have the humility I have right now. I also probably wouldn't have been able to help other writers due to time. All of this has been a blessing, even when it doesn't feel like it!

Jill Kemerer

*sigh* I wish it were that simple too, Taurean. No...

Thanks!

It's funny how we can look back and realize wh...

It is. Sometimes it doesn't feel like it at fi...

Wow, Rose, that sounds like an adventure!! And, ye...

We stayed in and enjoyed the air conditioning. We ...

Whoo, child. Sometimes I feel like God and I are n...

Jill, I wish it were that simple, but it's jus...

I'm enjoying a day off from the norm (work) an...

Playing catch up today. It feels good to have a ca...

Jill, We moved a year ago, and it was such a bless...

We usually have a family picnic, but this year we&...

Himself has gone out to slay some donuts. Later, I...

It's funny that it's the unofficial kick o...

Hi Jill, just stopping by to say how delightful yo...

When our son was almost 31/2 he was scheduled for ...

Announcement: We just found out we got the third...

Amy, I know that restless night. I know it. And I&...

Well, it's been a huge blessing to me personal...

Great post, thank you for sharing this. I have als...

Johanna, I think it takes a lot of time to process...

I just got chills too, Nancy! I've really stru...

Thanks so much, Loree--I needed to hear that!

Melissa, so many of us have dealt with closed door...

That's wonderful, Lindsay! I think there's...

sigh I wish it were that simple too, Taurean. No...