176 days.. that's how long it was before Thomas was able to move to Oregon. Why Oregon you might ask? Other than a great opportunity for education and career experience, Thomas and Heather could now be together, just one town from each other (rather than a couple states). They had been waiting for this day ever since even before announcing their engagement March 30. They are looking forward to an exciting, growthful, and loving time together this summer.
Thomas:.. "June 22nd was when my flight landed". I had been excited about this day since booking my flight a few weeks prior. The week of the trip, I had been busy packing, moving, working, studying, saying my goodbyes, and putting plans together until my flight so the day of my mind had a lot to juggle and sort out. However, and even though at times it may not have shown from the outside with all my hustling and bustling, I was inwardly driven by love. Not just love to be with her (although great), but the love that was the vision for my life.. the God kind of love. For the past half year I have been seeing God piece together and unfold so many things in a way that I had not quite seen before. My eyes have not only been illuminated to divine providence and love and I had grown so much more confident and felt an overwhelming assurance that He is surely always in control. His loving heart and graceful hand was my guide and gave me peace despite leaving my friends, school, and life and just about everything I had in Arizona.
June 22nd was also the birthday of my beloved. Up until that day I was determined to finish everything I needed to in order to make it to see her on her birthday. It being final exam week and still having to pack and move my things it was a large feat that would require precise coordination and planning, but I had the ultimate Teammate on my side.. and some very awesome friends. I eventually made it to the airport but despite my best effort I missed my afternoon flight. I looked at that moment not as a time to be dissapointed but to reflect and catch up with myself and my thoughts -- and rest. During this time I received an unexpected phone call from a close friend from the east coast and we had a meaningful and impactful conversation. It reminded me that all things work together, for those who know God's love.
Around 8pm I made it to PDX. I was glad to be back in such a green state. I immediately headed towards my luggage when I encountered a pleasant surprise :) ...
Heather: "your story"
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