entry #008 October 2012

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Proverbs 31 vs 11,12

The heart of her husband doth trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

My husband had been in school studying in Criminal Justice, after what seemed like a long four years of juggling work and school and having very little time to enjoy him, he finally graduated in the spring of 2012 with his Bachelors degree. I was so proud of him, he worked so hard and finally I figured we would catch a break in this captivity. However, after putting in dozens of applications and being turned down, my husband decided that he would start applying out of state. Now we had just moved from Oklahoma where we are originally from to Orlando, Florida about five years prior and we told ourselves we could never go back. Oklahoma seemed too far behind and it’s just a flat out ugly state compared to the lush and beautiful state of Florida.

In spite of it all, he applied to several agencies in Oklahoma. One day he received a call back for an interview for a job that seemed too good to be true considering our state of discouragement. We decided to take a leap of faith, though we knew we were spending money we really didn’t have to make a trip all the way to Oklahoma just for an interview that wasn’t promising. So my husband left for Oklahoma and blew them away in the interview and immediately was given the position! He called me with the news and we were both overjoyed, then reality hit…..how were we going to make this work? He needed to stay in Oklahoma and the kids and I were stuck in Florida. So we initially came up with a plan for the kids and I to stay with a family in Orlando while he worked for a couple of months and saved to move us all down. During the process of trying to pack and move with three little ones constantly getting in the way, I became overwhelmed without my husband. There was no such thing as running in and out the store and going grocery shopping was a task in itself. Every time I felt like I was going to lose it, I would call him and he would make everything better. He always has a way of saying the right things or just putting things into perspective for me.

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• Proverbs 27: 17- Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
• Apocrypha Book of Sirach Chapter 40 vs 23 A friend and companion never meet amiss; but ABOVE both is a WIFE with HER HUSBAND

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Weeks went by and it just didn’t feel the same not having him home to cook for, I missed our family trips to the park, and our movie nights. Coming together with other families on the Sabbaths felt awkward without him as well because he’s usually the one entertaining us all with his crazy antics and jokes. What was even more sad was that the kids kept asking ‘where is daddy” “ and “when was he coming home”? My eldest daughter could not stop talking about how much she missed and loved her daddy! Their faces would light up when he called but, it just wasn’t enough. I can’t remember the last time we’ve been apart for more than a weekend. I thought to myself, “Can I really go a couple of months without him?”.

So I came up with the bright idea to drive to Oklahoma by myself and EVERYONE thought I was out of my mind! I was told it was too dangerous for a young mother with kids to drive at night and I was given suggestions for someone to meet me half way or to have someone help me drive. After learning that none of those options were feasible, I had made up mind and I was going to make the drive! My only fear was that I had never driven long distance before but, I knew I could do it and my determination overcame any doubt I had in myself!

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• Psalm 27:1– The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
• 2 Timothy 1 vs –For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power and of love, and of a sound mind.

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Now all I needed to do was convince my husband. It took a couple of days but, he gave me the GO and that’s when I came up with my game plan.

 

I knew I had to keep my kids as comfortable as possible in order for me to focus on driving. So I made sure I packed a ton of snacks and drinks, drawing pads, dvds for them to watch, blankets, pillows, and I also brought a potty to avoid making bathroom trips. As for myself, I had my tom tom gps, music, three 5 hour energy drinks, energy strips that melt in your mouth, and a pack of Starbucks frappacinos…..a lot I know (lol) but, I wanted to be well prepared. Once I made sure the car was all packed, I sent my prayers up, set up my GPS which said it would take about 19 ½ hrs, and I hit the road around 8 or 9am. The first 9 hrs were a breeze, my adrenaline was running, I was wired off energy drinks, and my kids were content watching Vege Tales. Each stop consisted of me nursing my baby and changing her diaper, putting both of my older girls on the potty, dumping and rinsing he potty, stretching our legs, texting everyone my location, and getting gas. I started getting tired by the 10th hour and by this time I felt like I was crashing off all the caffeine. I was beginning to get car sick, dizzy and nauseous I just wanted to hurry up and get there so I started speeding…..in Alabama, WRONG state to start speeding in and I got pulled over.

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This is the crazy part which now when I think back I die in laughter. So In the process of the cop walking towards the car I realized that I had my husband’s ( piece) in my purse for protection which was laid wide open across the arm rest. I panicked and started fumbling around…didn’t want to reach in my purse for my ID and the cop see. I was like OH MY GOD either I’m going to get shot or I’m going to jail. I was FRANTICK but, I managed to get my wallet out in time and I threw my purse on the floor. Wheeew…..cop didn’t see it and he only gave me a warning ALL PRAISES and on the road I go!

Romans 13 vs 1–Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is NO power but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God

Apocrypha Book of Sirach Chapter 34 vs 15,16

Blessed is the soul of him that feareth the Lord; to whom doth he look? And who is his strength? For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling.

 

The last hours were torturous, it was getting dark and my vision is not the greatest at night. I was extremely sick from overdosing on all the energy products and plus they weren’t working anymore!!! I remember trying to shake off the sleepiness and praying to the Most High to just get us there in one piece. It’s about 4 or 5am now and the GPS said I had about an hour left, my husband was so anxious he got in the car to meet up with me. It’s hard for me to describe how wonderful it felt to finally wrap my arms around him and to see the kid’s reaction when they saw him was priceless!

Apocrypha Book of Sirach Chapter 25 vs 1

In three things I was beautified, and stood up beautiful both before God and men; the unity of brethren, the love of neighbors, A MAN and A WIFE that AGREE TOGETHER .

After greeting him with a kiss I felt like I needed to vomit and I was able to go to the restroom. Drove back the last 45 mins and arrived at my dad’s house around 6am or so. It took me almost two days to recover from the trip, my stomach was tore up from all the energy drinks and caffeine. Looking back, I still can’t believe I drove about 22 hrs straight and how well my kids did the whole trip. This is one of the experiences I’ve had besides giving birth that has made me feel like I can over- come any obstacle.

 

You’ll be surprised what a woman will and can do to keep her family together.

 

Philippians 4:13–I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me

Amen!!!

Hope this inspires you because YOU can do anything through our Saviour

Greetings from Azarayah Israel

 

 

Proverbs 31 vs 10 Who can find a virtuous woman ? for her price is far above rubies.