What an incredible weekend we have had. We have spend many fun (yet sometimes emotional) hours with friends and family before we leave here in the morning. Wow - after more than 15 years (for me and a lifetime for Gary) of calling the St Louis area home it is time for us to follow the Lord's leading to England.
I have so many stories of the Lord's provision for us over the last week, but unfortunately not the time to write them. I hope I will get the opportunity to do so in the next week or two.
Here is our schedule (Lord willing) for our travels. We plan to leave here between 9 - 9.30am in a 15 passenger van and drive (with the help of two friends) to Chicago. Our first flight leaves Chicago at 6.30pm and arrives 7.5 hours later in Dublin, Ireland. After a 3 hour layover we leave Dublin and fly to Manchester. It is only a 45 minute flight which should land at 11.45 am Wednesday morning (5.45 am St Louis time). The final leg of our journey is a 70 mile drive to Rothwell. We should arrive about 3pm (9am St Louis time). We are hoping the journey will only take 24 hours. I say hopefully as parts of England are currently receiving their worst winter storm in 20 years and I am told the snow is heading north towards where we will be living. It could be an interesting journey!!
We plan to take pictures throughout tomorrow and Wednesday and will put them up on the blog as often as we have the opportunity.
We have really felt and appreciated your prayers so far. Please continue to pray for us over the next few days. A couple of the kids are sick with bad colds and Gary has bronchitis. Please also pray that the Lord will grant all of us peace for the journey and that the children will enjoy the adventure but be able to remain calm as they are becoming so excited. Thank you.
So, goodbye (for now) friends and family in St Louis. We love you and will miss you.
Michelle
5 comments:
Dear Gary and Michelle,
I wish you God speed and safe journey. Hope to see you in Rothwell soon. By the way a new super grocery store has been opened in Rothwell yesterday. It seems it is just to welcome your arrival!
Yes and the whole country is covered in snow - specially the North today. What a welcome you are receiving.
England and in particular Yorkshire is looking forward to receive the Northcutt family tomorrow Wednesday. We had about 7 inches of snow, which caused much chaos. But the major roads are clear. So depending on airports and delays - we hope you will arrive on time! We pray that God will bless and protect you all on your long journey!!
With love from all at Springhead Park House ....
Danny
See you soon in England.
Wow. It is hard to believe this day has come already -- all too soon for us. We are praying for you and your new endeavors in life. Have a safe journey and we look forward to seeing your blog updates. We love you and will miss you terribly!
Love,
Robert, Trish & Matthew
At this particular moment I am going to try to not think about the fact that you are getting on a plane to leave the US in the next 15 minutes. Instead I want to say Happy Birthday to Gary and give you a CAKE that you can travel with!
C-Cast your anxiety on the Lord, because He cares for you. (1 Pet. 5:7)
A-And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Rom. 8:28)
K-Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations (Deut. 7:9)
E-Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him and bless His name! (Psalm 100:4)
Jay, Shannon, Sarah & Timothy
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