tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post8173766602100517817..comments2024-01-08T10:43:35.440-06:00Comments on SpouseConnect: And so it begins...Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838090105213069031noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post-83282231161171444702010-02-23T07:27:36.799-06:002010-02-23T07:27:36.799-06:00I think the whole moving thing would be less diffi...I think the whole moving thing would be less difficult if we spouses found ways to support each other. Currently, I live in a military community (Clarksville). We can say all we want about the military, but one thing they do very well is support each other. We can take a lesson from them. Perhaps we could share helpful insights about various communities, schools, grocery stores, whatever, where we've lived. In my experience there is something great about each community if you know where to look.Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post-8689080597798751242010-02-23T07:10:40.041-06:002010-02-23T07:10:40.041-06:00I don't know- it has been a terrifying experie...I don't know- it has been a terrifying experience! Not really- but I must say I don't know what's around the next corner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post-83255142369114666212010-02-22T15:25:28.355-06:002010-02-22T15:25:28.355-06:00In other words, she lied?In other words, she lied?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post-11488662528686614232010-02-22T11:13:17.901-06:002010-02-22T11:13:17.901-06:00The DS's wife meant with me following our firs...The DS's wife meant with me following our first appointment. She gave me the best "words of wisdom". She said that being a Clergy Spouse is like being on a roller coaster, she said to just sit back, hold on and enjoy the ride, because God is in control. (And I hate roller coasters!!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post-54044152974446625412010-02-19T17:04:07.517-06:002010-02-19T17:04:07.517-06:00We've been a clergy family for 10 years now an...We've been a clergy family for 10 years now and I still find myself wondering about our 'move' status for at least 5 months of the year! I think it's just part of the deal for UM clergy families. The waiting is ever present.<br /><br />Moving with school age kids would be new to me, too, should that happen this year. I'm not expecting it, but I don't rule anything out. If you have a sense of the District you'll be in then start looking around NOW for possible clergy spouse connections. These folks rock and are a great source of information. They know the schools, day cares, sports teams etc. that are likely to be important in your future. <br /><br /> I'll be praying for you and your whole family as you begin your next adventure. :)Priscanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post-54915529478752979502010-02-19T08:18:37.561-06:002010-02-19T08:18:37.561-06:00Here's an article for clergy who are moving. H...Here's an article for clergy who are moving. Healthy Pastoral Moves http://bachdevelopment.com/bach4b.htmlJohnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post-70878738825047716412010-02-16T15:26:59.353-06:002010-02-16T15:26:59.353-06:00Dear Mary, Perhaps this will help a little. Every ...Dear Mary, Perhaps this will help a little. Every year, whether we move or not, I clean out the closets and drawers. So I can be nearer throwing away what I don't need to pack. In the past, I've also had a yard sale.<br />Another thing is to contact the pastor into whose parsonage you'll be moving (when possible)and go see the house, neighborhood, and schools. For me, the more I know ahead of time the better.<br />Whenever we've moved, I've tried to keep as many things the same as I can for the kids. For example, we've always had all our doctors in Nashville, which is pretty much centrally located. I realize there's a lot more, like what to do with the kids while you pack, but perhaps this is a start.Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post-53167288995495639152010-02-16T14:58:24.121-06:002010-02-16T14:58:24.121-06:00We are pretty sure we are moving because my husban...We are pretty sure we are moving because my husband is going to school at Martin in the fall and changing from part-time to student. I am trying to figure out how to pack not only a houseful of stuff, including toys for a four and a five year old, but also nineteen years of teaching material. I know I need to start but this is our first move away from family. We love and are loved by our two churches and will miss them tremendously, they have been good to us.<br />I want this to be a positive experience for my kids and I know we will be blessed if we willing follow God's will. I am just scared of the unknowns, job hunting for me, school for the kids, living in a parsonage, and new churches. I ask for your advice and counsel but mostly for your prayers.<br />Marymtempletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964506137637995760noreply@blogger.com