New Roads

Goodness. Kam is 4 months old, grabbing everything and putting it in her mouth, talking ALL the time, rolling to her side, and being all together a great kid. We have gotten spoiled with her sleeping through the night since she was 6 weeks old, but the past 3 weeks or so she wakes up hungry. Again, not a big deal. We wake up for 20 min and she goes straight back to sleep. Seriously, most easy going, laid back kid. I'm so grateful God blessed her with these attributes.
School for me is great. I love clinic and patient interaction. I even like the few classes I am still in, but am ready to stay home for a few weeks with Kam during break. Jon is doing well also, we are both just ready to graduate and move on the the next step academically- Jon on to seminary, me on to dental school. Poor KD, her parents will be in school FOREVER.
Speaking of "next steps" this Baker family is on the move. We have been invited to go in view of a call to FBS Perkins for the full time Youth Pastor position. We are both excited as to what is to come.
To be really really honest, I am following Jon on this one. When the first called for his resume, I thought, "No way this will happen." However, after several God ordained situations and circumstances, Perkins called for an interview. Again, I thought, "No way." But once again, God spoke loud and clear.
I'd be lying if I said I was nothing but 100% excited about this. Don't get me wrong, this is a great opportunity for Jon, the community is a perfect fit for his ministry and what he feels called to do, BUT- NOWHERE in my plan of life was moving to Perkins, OK. A few things: 1.) I'm a city girl. Like, major sissy, city girl. I can't handle camping and outdoors living and such. I prefer malls, nice restaurants, and indoor activities. 2.) I'm a Sooner. I have gone to OU fro 5 years, and plan on another 4. I go for OU. Always. I would sell my left arm for the chance at meeting/kissing/hugging/freaking out at Bob Stoops. Sherri Coale knows me by name, I have more crimson in my closet than anything else. Moving 10 minutes away from Stillwater was NOT the plan. 3.) I have absolutely zero dental connections in this area of the state. Job wise, I am going here blind.
I can tell you all the reasons why I am feeling the way I am, but all I need to remember is this: Jon is not just called there- WE are. I know God has called me to be a dentist just as much Jon has been called to be youth pastor. But he has also called me to be pastor's wife. And that means trusting, following and obeying to HIS plan. Even when it is polar opposite of what my little mind had stewed up.
So, although it it bittersweet, Jon Kam and myself are off. I find comfort in knowing we are in the safest place- His will. That's the only place I want to be.
So pray for me, pray for Jon as we make this adjustment and transition. I feel I may be stretched out of my comfort zone, but I know God is going to use this as an opportunity of refinement and building.
By the way, Perkins is a great little town. From the little bit I've seen, it's a quaint, nice little area. If I had to live in a small town, there is no reason Perkins wouldn't be chosen (well, minus this whole OSU nonsense.) Again, we are excited and ready to move forward and see what God has in store for us.

Blessed,
Sarah