There is great news to share with you all about this Flood family. (No, baby # 5 is NOT on the way! We really are done with adding more people to this world!)
We've lived here in Northern Alabama for three years and have enjoyed every minute of it. From the beauty of the terrain to the wonderful friendships we have made, living in Alabama has been a blessing in so many ways. Not only did we complete our family here, but we have also been able to craft good memories with some extended family members, to enjoy living in beautiful country, to learn how to cook up some tasty southern cuisine and to fellowship with amazing christians who attend the Mayfair Church of Christ in Huntsville.
I'd like to announce that God is calling Richard Flood and his family to higher (or more northern) ground. Although we consider our life to be our full-time ministry, it has been six years since we've been involved in ministry on a professional basis. God has opened the doors for us to serve a congregation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota as thier full-time evangelist. Rich and I were blessed to visit with the wonderful members of the Church of Christ in Sioux Falls (www.wefollowjesus.org) two weeks ago and it quickly became apparent to us all that we were a perfect match. These people want to win the city of Sioux Falls for Christ by sowing gospel seed and have chosen the Floods to help them do it! We are so excited about this new upcoming spiritual adventure.
Of course, the transition will be a bitter-sweet one. As we venture on to exciting new ground, in a territory that's pretty far from here, we leave behind good friends and loved ones, including Richard's parents. We are also moving about 200 miles further from my family in New York City. The only thing that keeps Rich and I thrilled about going is knowing that we are living out God's will for our life. Knowing that this is God's answer to our prayers and actually doing what He is calling us to do motivates us to move on and serve Him with all that we have.
We love you all and ask that you keep us in your prayers as we transition Northward. Thank you for keeping up with our family through this blog. It has been a joy for me to be able to keep you up to date. I will post all of our new contact information as it comes.
Until then!
3 comments:
Oh, I'm happy and sad.
First of all, I have been meaning to call you for SO LONG! I'm such a terrible friend... sorry!
Secondly, I am so glad that the trip went well and that it was so apparent that this was the door God chose for you to go through. I wish His will was always so obvious. I know that in itself is such a blessing and makes the transition an easier one.
Thirdly... Girl, you are gonna need a computer of your own so you can keep this blog better up to date! I'm going to need my Flood fix! :) I already miss you guys.
One last thing (I think), before you post contact info, you might want to make your blog private and invite certain people to join. This is just a personal opinion, but with your full names and pictures of the kids on the blog, I wouldn't make it any easier for some weirdo to find you. I know it's highly unlikely, but it is possible. We don't use our last name and only post that we're in Alabama. You can also get a counter for your blog and it will show you how people found you (ie what they searched for). Sometimes you'll get really weird searches that point to your blog and sometimes it is a little alarming. I can help you with this, if you like. Ok, I'm off my soap box and done giving you unsolicited advice! :) Forgive me... I only want to keep you guys as safe as possible!
Please know that this move is bittersweet for us, too, as we have just fallen in love with your family. We will miss you terribly, but I am SO glad that God brought us together when we both needed each other the most. Love you!
Let us know if you need help with the move and PLEASE, let's get together before you go!
(Sorry I'm so long-winded today in the comment section!)
This is definitely bittersweet news...We're so sad that you're leaving but happy to hear about your new opportunity. Please keep us updated and let us know when you'll be back in town to visit. We'll miss you!
Awesome sister! I am so happy to hear about Richard putting all his energy to the church again. All of you will be so blessed! We love you!
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