We are moving.
Our sweet little school that we love so much was one of the casualties of COVID-19. It’s heartbreaking, as this wasn’t just a place we worked, it was a family. I loved my coworkers, my students. I loved going to work everyday.
God was already at work, though. I have been offered a full-time job teaching online. Dave has taught part-time online for years. So we have enough to live…just not in California. 
So where will we go? Great question.
I have no idea.
Well, I have some idea. We’ll live somewhere in the South, most likely, where the cost of living is lower and the number of family members is higher.
Our priorities are 1. Finding a great school for Thomas (he’ll be a senior) 2. Finding full or part-time work for Dave. I’d love your prayers for us as we seek direction.
As I’ve processed this news, God reminded me of our move to Texas 21 years ago. We moved with no job, no house, no leads — just the knowledge that this is where God wanted Dave to attend seminary. So we packed up our tiny apartment, our six-month-old baby, and we said goodbye to everyone we knew and loved in Florida. And God provided so much for us there — a home, jobs, great friends, and an amazing church family.
And, of course, that wasn’t our only move in the last two decades. God has taken us from Texas to Costa Rica to Spain, back to Florida and then to California. The McGee’s know how to move. And we know God teaches us more about Himself and each other through each move. He stretches and strengthens us, and He allows us to meet some terrific people. Best of all, He reminds us that this world is not our home. Our citizenship is in heaven. So we hold on to addresses lightly, and we cling to Jesus with all our might.
Right after we got the news about our school closing, God impressed these verses on my heart: “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Eph. 3:20-21.
I love those adverbs — exceedingly abundantly. He’s not just able to do “above what we could ask,” He’s able to do “exceedingly abundantly” above. And not just what we ask, but even what we imagine!
So now, we wait and pray – and pack and say goodbyes. We don’t know all of God’s next-step plans for us, but we know He’s good, so we’re at peace. Sad, of course. Stressed at times. We’re human! But always trusting in our faithful God.
Blessings to you on your journey! I know God will direct and open the right doors for you.
Thank you!
You will be missed. It was a blessing having you in our lives. Many more will be blessed by your family at your new destination.
Thanks so much, Sue! I am thankful for your friendship.
Prayer for you and your family! God definitely had a place for you guys!
Thank you!
Those are my favourite verses from Ephesians! God knows where you’ll end up and it’s exciting to follow His lead! He always provides what we need when we need it! Blessings!
Thank you!
Your faith is a true testament of your life. As you wait for God’s guidance, our prayers are with you.
Thanks so much!
May God open supernatural doors for you that no man can shut and shut doors that no man can open. God will plant you in a place with the people that He has prepared for you to impact…. because you are carrying the answers to their prayers.
May God order your steps and may He continue to bless you with the desires of your heart as you diligently seek Him.
Thank you BOTH for sowing into my children’s Kingdom destiny!
Bless you,
Jen Academia
Thank you, my friend.
Aww, you will be missed. Godspeed.
Thank you!
McKenzie has a great school system and the Lord will ding your husband a part time job! Ms. Marie would love it and so would we!
I do love McKenzie!
Awwwww, although I haven’t seen you nor your family in awhile I always knew where you were (in my heart). Blessings to you and your family as you once again go to where the Lord leads you. I will definitely be praying for all those items on your prayer list and keep us posted on where God has placed you until He takes us home. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you, my friend!
Praying for you and your family!
Thank you!
You have been such a blessing to me and our church family. I pray that God continues to lead and bless your family as you have blessed so so many. 💕
Thank you, my friend!! I’ll miss you.
Praying for a safe trip and a wonderful life in Tn!