In 2005 when we were expecting our 2nd oldest, we visited Washington State on a ministry trip for the first time and stayed with some friends about 10 mile from where we now live. That night after a time of worship the family prayed for us and one of them shared they saw a vision in the Spirit as they prayed for us: They saw an evergreen tree with nest in it. On the way to their house I had noticed that most of the license plates on the cars displayed 'Evergreen State' on them. My husband had told me then, that was because it was the name for Washington - the Evergreen State. As soon as the vision was shared, something leapt in my spirit and was sealed in my heart. I said 'The Evergreen Tree is Washington State and the nest is a home.
I did not know how, or if, or when, but I felt sure, that if we ever came to the USA to live, it would be to Washington State. That vision never left me, it was so strong. My husband applied for so many posts all over the USA as he felt sure to return to pastor, but it was in the Evergreen State that the Lord opened the door.
It is so much like Wales here, I feel like I am still on maternity leave in West Wales in a little hide out; apart from the obvious fact; they drive on the other side of the road here, and sound a little different. So, without further a do, here are the photos we took a few hours ago. To give you a flavour of our first cold, frosty and picturesque New Years Day in Silverdale WA. God is so good all the time..
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| Silverdale Old Town Dock |
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| View of Mount Rainier from Silverdale Waterfront |
