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Transition Pt 3

...at least, I think this is the third transition post... Time gets away - I'd intended to do these a bit more often. But then again, that would be terribly boring, and we've managed to get in much more 'us' time than we'd expected, so I've been posting about that. As always, God is good good good. All is going smoothly on the practical front of selling our little corner of the world, while emotions ride varying size rollercoasters at various times... The apartment/unit/flat/home is generating a lot of interest which is great for the auction coming up on the 6th of June...not long ! Take a look and make us an offer we can't refuse :) And we don't yet know where we'll be living after that. In reality, since we'll be renting for a period of time, we'll have a month to find somewhere after the auction before the sale settles - and that's the time we'll be finding out where we're going to live (along with the packing...ugh) It's this not knowing malarkey that's a little bit uncomfortable, but keeping all things in perspective, it's a doddle really. And we are constantly reminded (in hindsight) that God really does make all things work together for our good. And while this isn't about comparisons, if anyone has a right to complain at all about how hard transition can be, it's this guy. He's a great example, and friend.

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Transition Update

Just gotta say, a week goes really REALLY quickly... I'm having trouble putting the week's events into stages...but suffice to say it's all moving along quickly, with emotions riding the gamut of possibilities. God is the great stabiliser in all of this, and we thank Him ALL the time. I do want to let you all know that I'm not ignoring you, and haven't suddenly stopped reading your blogs, but I am not likely to be commenting as much as I was as the qty of leisure time decreases over the next few weeks. I am still reading though via my reader, just not clicking on through to express my appreciation for all the amazingness your blogs hold. From big huge revelation to simple thanks, from frivolous to serious...I love being part of this bloggy twittering community. And regarding Twitter...yeah, I'm not on there quite as much either...miss you guys :/

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Your Clothes

Firstly : Transition Phase Update Stage one : completed at 7.34pm Thursday EST (Aust) ; Emotions : primarily excitement...at the moment... So, continuing my posts on stuff that has influenced and helped me, here's a recent "stuff"... When I was unemployed last year, I came across Worship The Rock (WTR). I posted about that back here. I met a bunch of great worshippers, and eventually found my way onto (into?) Twitter, where I've subsequently met the vast majority of you guys, o wonderous blog readers. One of the first WTR friends I met is a multi-talented guy, and just about the time I joined WTR, he posted a new song there as well as on his blog. It's a rough, 4AM kind of demo, but the lyrics really resonated with me and what I was going through during that period. For a few days, I listened to it over and over. I'd be lying if I said it was my style musically, but the imagery of the lyric and especially the chorus, the passages of Bible that it led me to, made me want to take this further than passive listening. So I asked Nate if he had the chords written down. He didn't, but I sat down and worked them out which is not something I would usually consider doing. Then I recorded it myself - my first cover. Ha! And the second thing I ever did in GarageBand. So now, here it is for you...both the original demo, and my - uh - somewhat "altered" rearrangement. I'm also including this as my April song for Our Creative Community - with other things going, I've not finished anything new, though I might have something relatively early in May for you. Yes, I know I didn't write this song, but ... oh ... whatever ... Lyrics and some Biblical inspiration are here too...and thanks to Nate for allowing me to post his demo. You've been a huge blessing to me Nate, and to many others as well :) Ephesians 4:22-24: Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires (the 'mud'), to be made new in the attitude of your minds, and to put on the new self (His 'clothes'), created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Your Clothes

I've walked away from those awful things I've closed the door on all that before I've poured the shame and poison down the drain I have repented - how many times will I hurt You?

Father I just want to make you proud Every time I stand I fall down These are Your clothes, no one would know I have covered them in mud Holy Father wrap me in your arms Tell me how to be more like you are These are Your clothes, no one would know Lord please wash away the mud

Lord I have turned to you I have learned what is right Guided by Your light I've found my way, so Lord if I stray I will repent - how many times will i hurt You?

CHORUS

You've called me to be more like You Lord help me be what you want from me 'cos I just want to please You I just want to please You I just want to please You Lord

CHORUS

Your Clothes - David Goodwin

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Transitional Phase

I'm not going to say much, but just to let you know that this space might be a teeny bit quieter than it has been since it burst forth like a supernova in January. Maybe. I'm undecided. It might get noisier as I suddenly start sharing even more. But it's way more likely to get quieter. Or stay the same. Anyway... Diane and I have been in a weird part of life for the past year or so, and we're about to enter a transitional phase with considerable change afoot in the Goodwin household.

There'll be :

tears laughter excited nervousness nervous excitement sadness happiness grief joy and a whole host of other emotions and stuff surrounding the changes that are coming. Tonight our Connect Group will be praying with us. Accountability partners are great. We're sure this is right (and I say we like this is a joint blog I know, but...it kinda is...at least until Diane's actually starts), but are equally sure that some of what we have to do isn't the way we want it to be. The end result will be the same, but the path is not our preference. God has made this clear, even though I (we) didn't (don't) want to listen. But it's not about me. Could I be any more cryptic? #Prorably - I'm known for my crypticosity (ha! take that!) So while we're dealing with "stuff", I want to hear from you something that is the exact opposite - light, fluffy, celebratory, joyous. Preferably something that will help with the laughter bit I noted above. Fire away, make me laugh Hint: I'm an easy laugher. Even if I end up rolling my eyes, I'll still laugh.

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Theme Stuff, Part 2

Yes, I know this isn't quite there yet...but I'll keep working on it. What are you doing reading blogs on the weekend anyway??

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Finally...

...the transfer project is complete. Or not. See, there's actually still heaps of tweaking to do (like getting the recent posts onto the front page, and removing the bits of German that are still on here :) But, it's usable, kinda - it's a test of your ingenuity anyway. Let me know if you disagree, and tell me if you like it, or hate it (srsly). Then again, if you come here via a reader, none of this will matter really I guess :)

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