My Unexpectied Adventure

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The 20th of June my dad, mom, brother(Andrew), and I went to an RV show.  Our parents were looking for a RV for their retirement.  They had no intention of buying a RV.  The next week my brothers and I went to camp.  We came home and our parents picked us up in the RV.  Once I heard someone say "Liz I think that is your parents" I started balling.  The crying continued for about five hours.  I was very tired from camp and the idea of moving into and RV didn't help me from becoming very overwhelmed.  Not only are we moving our home into the RV but we are also moving our school and very large dog.  Now of course David(my youngest brother) was ecstatic, and Andrew (my younger brother) was surprised but happy.  The next day I woke up with a new outlook on moving into a RV.  Instead of seeing the move as losing space, friends and experiences.  I saw it as a door God opened for me and although I had no choice but to go through it.  I know that He has amazing plans for me.  This unexpected adventure, through a curve ball into our summer plans.  Like any other extreme change would.  We start living in the RV this weekend.  The days have gone by so quick and it feels like we have been moving for years, but it has only been two weeks.  Can't wait to see what God is adding to my canvas of life as He paints this beautifully confusing picture.

~ Lizzy

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  1. UnknownOctober 20, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Your parents made a good choice of a retirement gift for themselves. I'm guessing the RV show made a huge impact on them. Make sure to go on wonderful trips, and to keep us updated. Pictures would be much appreciated, Lizzy! All the best! :)

    Cristina Hamilton @ Mount Comfort RV

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