I lived in Kuwait for 35 years and that’s a pretty long time to live in a place for someone like me who wants adventure. My husband is the more calm, steady one compared to me who is the more crazy on the move engine.

The decision to move was never an easy one especially because we were moving from the known to the unknown, tax free to tax crazy, support system to nil support, luxuries to basic necessities. A lot of folks questioned my sanity, but my mind found perfect peace with the decision to move.

Uprooting our lives from the known to the unknown is not a welcome change always and is one that leaves us uneasy and a lot of times messy. It gives us sweaty nights, acne prone skin and a lot of stress. I would be kidding if I did say I was free from all the above. I had sleepless nights and countless thoughts, but I decided to press on because my will to pursue the dream for an adventure was stronger than my fear!

Leaving behind the familiar and all the memories is truly harder than we can ever imagine, but God has a way about making it beautiful when He leads you on. The Bible was truly my comfort in the midst of so many unknowns. One verse that particularly was impressed upon me during my move here and the year following that was from Jeremiah 29: 11. It talked about the plans the Lord has for us. Think about it, the Lord has a plan for each of us. Some of us may acknowledge it and some may not. But having said that, its truly only His plan that finally unfolds itself. He is working for us in the background even though we fail to see it. Through the various seasons in my life, I have come to realize that His ways are always higher than mine. That verse made me realize that I need to submit and give into whatever He was going to prepare for me. I only prayed that whatever came our way, we would have the strength to face it with grace.

The latter part of the verse reminded me constantly that His plans for us was to prosper us and not to give us calamity or grief. Every time I was confused or wondering what to do, I was drawn to this verse and I drew my strength from it. We may not be in that picture perfect position in that life. We may not have that instagram ready picture to post everyday, but trust me it is alright. Whatever you are in today is not by accident or by chance, its only because you are a part of His plan and He intends for you to be there. All I can tell you from experience is trust Him with the plans He has for you and ask Him to hold your hands to walk in the journey He has created for you. It won’t be tear or thorn free, but over the years you will be grateful that His plan for you was way beyond what you would have charted out yourself. Be Blessed!