I don’t really know where to begin except with the question
that Jerad and I were asked a couple of times in the past and then again more
recently. What is it time for? Not what time is it…. And after asking ourselves
this question, the answer is to move. Our realtor and dear friend Charlie, (who
has become part of the family in the past 5 months) sold our home in about 48
hours, which led us to live with my parents. They have opened up their home and
let the 4 of us TAKE OVER. Their loft, their fridge, their dining room (which
is my office) and their free time has been consumed by not only 2 little two
year olds but another set of coffee loving, dishes using adults. There are no
words that adequately express how grateful and appreciative we are to them. After
5 months of searching, praying, seeking out God’s best for our family, HE (and
Charlie) have found our new address in a little town, called Johnstown.
We are very excited and also a little sad too as we close
this chapter of our lives with Paul’s Custom Canvas, as the reason we are
taking up residence in Johnstown is because the time has come for Jerad to
change careers. PCC is the company that Jerad has worked for, for the past 15
years and this decision to leave did not come without much prayer. This business
stood beside us as we got married, held our hands during the early arrival of
Vaughn and Asher and our first non-family member babysitter was Michele and Hanna.
They have supported our wishes to travel to other countries to help show God’s
light to other nations and Paul has taught Jerad more than just the trade of
canvas. Even though the chapter at PCC is closing, the good news is it isn’t
ending. The book isn’t finished and these co-workers who will be so lovingly
missed are our friends and will continue to be part of the memories made on our
new street. With all of this said, we are overjoyed at the opportunity that has
arose for Jerad to begin working for his Father and alongside his big brother,
Eric as a machinist.
When we put our house up for sale or moved into my parents
house we had no idea that the road would lead us up North but it is so fitting
that our desires are really God’s, as I have been praying for Jerad to have
Saturday’s off since the day I found out we were having boys.
To My Husband, Well Done!!! Your hard work has paid off and
you are blessing the boys and me with a new home that is set apart for holy
living, for kingdom purpose and as for the square feet that we will be closing
on, THANK YOU…… WELCOME HOME.
Watch out Johnstown, there is another set of Allbritten’s
moving in!
