[re]location, [re]location, [re]location.

Dear readers,
[as you've most likely seen/heard]

I'm relocating this spring at the beginning of April to the beautiful state of Montana. 

photo credit: Tyler Jackson Wilson

For the past 8 months I've been considering permanently* moving somewhere and Montana has been on the short list. I am very excited to make this move and I'm looking forward to what the Lord is going to do there. I'm going to be joining in with some friends and their budding ministry, Awaken Ministries.

If you would've asked me what my plans were ten, five, or even one year ago I would have told you a very definitive answer. Something along the lines of "sticking around here, building a home, and we'll see what God brings to me." (with a grand smile)

I'm a homebody. Since my state residency seems to be in the state of Flux...sometimes it's difficult for me. Thankfully, I've found my permanent home in the midst of uncertainty as I wrote in my post about change.

If you would’ve asked me 20 years ago, I would have said, “I’m going to buy the house next door and live next to Momma and Daddy.” As my dad stated in a letter to me recently, it wasn’t out of a fear or insecurity that I wanted to move next door. It was a statement made out of a loyalty and love, and now that same dedication has been transferred to my Heavenly Father.

One of the wisest men to live, King Solomon, wrote several times in the Proverbs: a [wo]man decides on a plan, but the Lord determines one's steps.  

I have experienced this first hand again and again.

In real estate three things are important: location, location, and location.

In my life I've done three things: relocate, relocate, and relocate.

Because for me, the only location that's important is being in God's will. A place where I can be serving His kingdom to the best of my ability.

I have a tremendous peace joining in with the ministry in Missoula. I have no doubt that it is the right thing to do. My only hesitation is that is takes me farther away from my loved ones (which hopefully, some of you are reading this).

In planning ahead for this additional cost in order to upkeep my quality of living (by seeing your beautiful faces) I've started a small business selling cosmetics and skin care by Mary Kay. If you'd like to buy from me, please let me know and we can talk about deals :)

I'll be moving end of March/beginning of April. Prayers are appreciated and if anyone wants to ship me a mattress...that would be awesome! :)

Love you all,

Tabitha Ariel

*Setting down roots and building a community. I won't refuse to move again though if God provides/calls me elsewhere.