West Texas week number one. Done!

Ok! So I’ve completed a week of work on the new job. I’ve started the process of getting a new home. I am getting used to the West Texas wind and the extremely low wind chill factor. I have a bank account out here – a job – and I have borrowed Nick and Peppers address for a bit — so I am now a resident of Post, TX in my book.

Yes a week has came and gone at the new job. I have been pretty busy trying to learn things, the layout of the plant, and all the people who work there. I have managed to find plenty of down time as well. LOL Still have some official training to do and some HR paper work, but all is going well. So far the hardest thing is when I have to go out in the plant with a wind chill of 3 degrees. LOL

I thank God for answering this prayer like He did. Seems I am still learning that His timing is always right on the mark. I had been thinking of moving out there for some time. I felt it would help strengthen the song writing, the band as a whole, and it would help me focus a little better on what God has called me to do. So if you ever think your prayer has not been heard or answered…think again. He answers our prayers – not always the way we have it laid out, not always when we want it, and not always as clear as we had preconceived – He answers them according to His plan for us with His love, grace, and mercy for us.

The house buying is slow, but progressing. I need to get some documentation back to the bank and we’ll go from there. I would love to be in a house by Christmas or shortly after – so please pray for that. I don’t want to burden Nick and Pepper any more than I already have.

I am very thankful for the friends I have – all of them – here and back home. I have gotten emails, calls (though my cell phone will not ring most of the time out here LOL) every day since I came out. That really means a lot to me. You guys are the best!

I am really ready to see what God has in store for me out here. I know that praising Him and worshiping Him through music is my calling, but I am a little confused on how exactly I should pursue it. I love the Cap Rock Springs church – the people – the worship – all of it. Yet, I am not sure if I should play during worship services or not. Not sure why I get this feeling, but the other night something did not feel right. I think I am going to sit out a while and pray about it. I ask that everyone that reads this prays for me on this too.

In the meantime I will continue to write what ever is given to me – play with New Son Band – and get ready for Joey’s wedding (if you find a place that has room Joe LOL). Nick and I actually put my lyrics to some riffs he had the other night. We think it will all come together soon. We have plenty more in the works.

Well today was my Friday at work – and we’re getting ready for the shutdown Sunday night. So I am going to try to get as much of my calls – emails – and paper work completed as I can for the relocation team, and the bank tomorrow. Then do the best I can to relax.

Thanks, in prayer,
James