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WE ARE MOVING FROM OKC TO NASHVILLE!!!
6.01.2008 | Nashville, Travels
June 27, 2003 - We got married.
June 27, 2008 - We are moving to Nashville.
Since we have been slowly leaking this information (work, family, friends)…I thought I’d try and answer most of the questions we have been getting…
Q: Didn’t you, like, just move to OKC?
A: Yes. Actually it will be six months to the day when we unload the moving truck in Nashville.
Q: Why are you moving so soon?
A: Why not? Actually, my husband has an amazing opportunity to do what he loves and earn a living doing it (film/music), and I have been praying for ways to support that. Be careful when you pray for something…about a month or so of praying about this, an opportunity fell in his lap, and we couldn’t say no. IT ROCKS TO SEE MY MAN PASSIONATE AND THRIVING!!!! Anyway, God has taken care of the rest in ways I could have never imagined.
Q: God’s taken care of the rest…what do you mean?
A: Like a place for us to serve and a place for me to use my gifts in an amazing local church (Cross Point Church in Nashville) with a great team of people (including these bloggers who I will be on staff with: Pete, Jenni, Pat, Chad, Matt, George, Jarrod. You also should check out these blogs: Brandi (Pete’s wife), Brian (He’s an elder) and LukeGiant Idiot (who’s a giant idiot), Kari, Jessica and Julie are also Cross Point peeps I have gotten to know!! )
Nashville also holds a bunch of welcoming friends…some who I have known since high school, others from the trip to Africa, and even more from our last few visits. I have no doubt this is the tribe I’ve written about in the past. We also found an incredible and insanely affordable place to live, exactly in the area we were hoping to live. And it all happened with perfect timing.
Q: So, what about LifeChurch.tv?
A: What can I say?? The last few months have been unreal and wonderful! Even though we have only lived here for six months, I’ve actually been working with Bobby and Terry for about a year. I never knew God could show me so much in such a short amount of time. I feel I should clarify (because unfortunately people typically assume there is something “more” going on that what meets this eye) There’s NO drama. NO scandal. Bobby didn’t throw chairs at me when I told him. We are honored to be walking away with their support, blessings and encouragement. We will miss everyone dearly. They have shaped and influenced us in so many ways. We are very excited and at the same time, not a day has gone by where I haven’t cried because we are really going to miss these amazing people.
SO THERE YOU HAVE IT!
I know we would both appreciate your prayers as we pack, say goodbye, and travel two days (June 27 and 28) to Nashville.
INVITATION TO PARTY!! (Or so I call it…) If you are in the Nashville area and want to help us unload (we don’t have a lot of stuff, I promise!) shoot me an email (anne [at] flowerdust [dot] net) and I will hook you up with the details.
I’ll share a little bit more this week some things we love about Cross Point Church and how everyone there has been an answer to our prayers as we have (quickly!) been put on a new and exciting journey!
ALWAYS HOPING!
Anne
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6.01.2008
Yay for you. Yay for Chris. Happy for you. I like talking like Yoda. Okay…Maybe Yoda didn’t talk like that, but if he did…that might be what he would say in this particular situation about you moving (again).
6.01.2008
Can’t wait to have you down south! It’s going to be fun!
6.01.2008
look at you getting closer to the East Coast. :)
way to go: psyched to follow chris and his dreams. so important to support your husband.
6.01.2008
How exciting to see how God is working in yall’s lives. Praying for a smooth move & for how God is going to use yall in the days to come!
6.01.2008
Hey Anne,
I will send the wife over to help unload, she will probably be more help than anyone. She will have your whole house clean by the time she’s done. Just ask Paris Wilson.
BTW, I can’t believe you called Luke that, RUDE.
BA
6.01.2008
Anne you linked to Brian. You are now his favorite person ever.
I also cannot believe you used my real name Anne. Come on everyone knows me as Idiot or Giant Idiot or GI. It is a pet name my wife gave me.
6.01.2008
very cool Anne. Wish you and your husband the best during your transition.
6.01.2008
GI-noted. :)
6.01.2008
I so knew you were somehow connected to them. Call me crazy intuitive or something, but even online it was obvious!
LOL! Good luck and have fun!! LEAP girl!!
6.01.2008
You are on an exciting journey. Continue to obey Jesus. He works out the details.
gaj
6.01.2008
It’s an amazing feeling to find your place in the world, that place where you know you are in the centre of God’s will and doing what he created you to do with people who love you and understand you. Hope this really is it for both of you. It’ll be fun continuing to watch the journey unfold. Maybe I’ll get to see you when I’m there in Feb.
6.01.2008
It’s always exciting to hear about couples facing the adventures God lays out before them with enthusiasm. Enjoy!! I’m very happy for you!
6.01.2008
May Jesus continue to strengthen you for the journey ahead and we pray your transition will be marked with his presence.
6.01.2008
Hi Anne, I’m sorry to see you guys go, but I’m excited for you. It’s been an honor to serve with you and Chris over the past few months. I’ll be praying for you guys during this transition.
6.01.2008
Anne,
Congratulations to you and Chris! What an incredible opportunity in one of the funnest places on earth!
6.01.2008
Anne,
Congrats on the new job! All the best to you and Chris.
6.01.2008
congrats and know many will miss you. we just got aquatinted a few weeks ago i guess will have to do coffee at red cup with storch sooner than later.
6.01.2008
Wow. Wow. Wow. Congratulations on the move! I guess it would be sadder, but we’re moving too (back to CA)…So we’ll both be in transition.
I’m sure we’ll meet up again sometime!
6.01.2008
Wohoo!
I get to share a state with you now.
Awesome news guys. I am s happy.
If you need help unpacking, I am only 3 hours away and would be more than happy to make a road trip.
I love me some Nashville.
6.01.2008
“Be careful when you pray for something…” I got a good laugh out of that one! I am so excited for you both. I am, also, thrilled to go along for the ride, via blogoshere!
6.01.2008
Cool! What a journey.
Tell Jarrod “hey” for me… he rocks!
6.01.2008
Anne & Chris - we are so excited you are coming! It is such an honor to be a part of this big transition in your lives.
6.01.2008
We will be out of town when you get here, but let us know if you guys need a warm meal as you are getting settled in. We can hook that up, for sure. I’m really excited for you two!
6.01.2008
Sounds cool Anne! Looked at the website and looks like you are and your lesser/better half are going to be in an awesome opportunity. Blessings on you both.
Will you still be involved in DV?
6.01.2008
I wish you the greatest in Nashville. My son and I just moved from there a year ago. We spent 4 years there, but at the time, didn’t know anything about CrossPoint Church.
It sounds like you’re gonna have a wonderful time!
6.01.2008
I am so happy to hear about this exciting news! We’ll be praying for this transition, your new adventures and everything in between! You’ll definitely be missed at LC.
6.01.2008
I love the awesome and unexpected moves of God. Can’t wait to hear how God uses the two of year in TN. :)
6.01.2008
wow!
6.01.2008
Let me assure you Anne, you will love the church, it’s people, and that great staff. Get ready to be challenged in every way. (all the good ones anyway)
6.01.2008
congrats anne! that is just awesome!! i thinking that any future prayer requests that i have will immediately be sent to you!!!
6.01.2008
anne,
congrats to you both! nashville (and its surrounding areas) are fantastic places to live. definitely praying as you move, and eagerly awaiting to hear about what life here has in store for you!
6.01.2008
shock and awe ;)
6.01.2008
Hi Anne. We don’t know each other, but I’m friends with Pete Wilson (and attend Cross Point Community), so I’ve heard a lot about you. Plus, since we’re both writers, I’ve also heard bits and pieces about your book over the last year or so. I know some of the folks at Zondervan (LOVE them!). Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. Hope we get to meet sometime soon. Peace to you and yours… Matthew
6.01.2008
What a way to celebrate your 5th anniversary - congratulations! The adventure continues…
6.01.2008
Anne - Lynse pulled me aside at a wedding last night and told me she had a secret and then she told me the news. Congrats on the new transition. Definitely will be praying for y’all. Maybe if Lynse ever comes to see you I will tag along. It would be fun to hang out.
6.01.2008
Wherever you go, whatever you do, people will be blessed because of your genuineness and so sharp writings! You deserve the very best and it sounds like you will be missed and at the same time still loved so very much from all of us in the f/t ministry just being so blessed by all the benefits you have given us to keep on keepin’ on! I’m so happy for y’all and pray for you both the absolute best! Thanks for sharing such great news for sure, Anne!!!!!
6.01.2008
How exciting! I’m sure God will bless your socks off at this new place of ministy!
6.01.2008
I love a new adventure! I will be praying for you and your husband!
6.01.2008
Well you know how excited I am, so I’ll just leave a brief YAAAAAAAY!
6.02.2008
WOW! Congratulations. I frequent Soddy Daisy to help with a ministry called Vision2Hear, and they do something with Skateboarders called Elevate.
Anyway. yeah. it’s pretty fun most of the time :)
Good Luck with the move.
6.02.2008
Welcome!
I moved to Nashville last fall for a year-long mission volunteer position in a neighborhood near Cross Point, and I’m constantly impressed by the Cross Point community. So many of the members have volunteered through our ministry (which serves children who live in public housing), and the church built a playground for our students last fall to celebrate its anniversary. You’ll love being part of such a Christ-centered, dynamic community; plus Nashville is really fun too.
6.02.2008
Wow! Anne, that’s so excited! I’m happy for you guys and all the ways God will use you and bless you in this new area!
6.02.2008
Nashville!!
Tennessee!!
Welcome to God’s Country Jacksons!!
Nashville is about 3 hours from Knox-vegas, but I think I am going to have to see about getting down there to finally meet you guys. I am out of town the weekend of the 28th … but maybe something a few weeks later. After all, you are a day-trip away now.
Cool stuff. I wish you the best in your transition and look forward to hearing how God uses you both … in my State!!
:) The Matthews
6.02.2008
This is exciting news for you both!
Hopefully, this means that maybe one day I can be the proud owner of a Chris Jackson soundtrack, and not some weirdo who plays the songs on his myspace profile over and over. :-)
6.02.2008
Congratulations! I love reading Pete’s blog and reading and seeing (the videos) what God is doing at Cross Point. I can tell just from blog world that they have an amazing team.
6.02.2008
Will Young - Thanks, although I do appreciate the myspace plays. I’m hoping to have some sort of an album out within the next year or so (or less). I’m also hoping to have a blog up very soon, so I don’t have to hijack my wife’s comments section to talk about my projects….
6.02.2008
This is so awesome for you. I’m a BIG fan of what Pete is doing at Cross Point. You are joining an awesome team of bloggers and amazing people who are pursuing God. Can’t wait to read all about your moving adventures.
6.02.2008
Wow~Congrats! I know it’s been a season of transition for you guys. It’s always great to see people following God wherever He leads. We are still on the same team, just in different places:)
6.02.2008
That is amazing! Congrats to you both! How cool that you both get to explore your talents so freely!
6.02.2008
Oh I am SO jealous!! You AND Pete and Brandi Wilson in the SAME TOWN!! That just ain’t stinkin’ fair!! ;-)
Seriously,
I know a lot of what you are going through. My man and I have just made a step out into a new journey as well. We’ve been transitioning for months, but yesterday was our last day in current ministry. I am all about your tears. Still shedding them a bit, myself. But know that the Reeders are praying for the Jacksons and we can’t wait to see what God is going to do in and through you guys next!!
6.02.2008
Words can’t express how excited I am! Thanks to everyone at LC for being so supportive through the process. You guys set an awesome example of a “Kingdom Mindset”.
6.02.2008
Thrilled. best step (we’ll go ahead and call it a leap!) that matt and I could ever have made, moving to nashville, and then God providing us with a family at CP…amazing! welcome to the team!
6.02.2008
Awesome! Nashville is a cool city. It’s loaded with Christian stuff. And country. Should make for interesting blogging on your part.
6.02.2008
Just wishing you an advanced welcome to Nashville. I hope that you’ll love my city!
Seriously, it’s mine, but I’ll share.
6.02.2008
Hey Girl, Im so glad the word is out… I hate holding in secrets :) I’ll be praying for your move. And by the end of summer we will be in the same neighborhood.
So if you like night time walks im in…
See you soon.
6.02.2008
Anne- It was great to actually get to know and spend some face-to-face time w/ you and Chris. I am excited for both of you… many times in life we just have to embrace the Seasons… Hmmm it’s something cool about God and Seasons.
I will have to get you that Sonic drink before you leave; if you have time before you leave, I will take you and Chris to lunch.
Blessings…
6.03.2008
We’ve been in the middle of a transition from Kansas back to Arizona ourselves so we will be praying for you. I hate moving, we have so much stuff, even our stuff has stuff! May God continue to pour his grace on you guys, i know he will!
6.03.2008
You’ll be living in a great city, working with a wonderful staff at an incredible church.
Congrats to you guys!
6.03.2008
Congratulations on the new job! Pete is an awesome guy and has surrounded himself with some really neat people. You’re going to love it there.
Brad Ruggles // http://www.bradruggles.com
6.03.2008
Pete is amazing…
God bless your family!
6.03.2008
Whoa…this is a pretty big deal! So I suppose by now you two have the whole packing thing down to a science?
6.03.2008
Hey, I’m only an 1/2 down the road, so maybe I’ll visit Cross Point on an off Sunday and say hey. I’ve loved the blogs from there I’ve been reading. Congratulations on this new adventure in your life. It keeps you growing!
6.03.2008
I’m in Nashville.
And yes, there are a TON of bloggers here. We have get-togethers A LOT!
I’ll add you to my list once you are settled in and you can consider (there is always food involved ;0)
Congrats on the new job and move.
xo ~K
6.03.2008
AJ…we look forward to having you working for the Kingdom here in Nashville. Being a sponsored church plant of CrossPoint, we’ll sort of be on the same team. I look forward to finally meeting you and Chris, though I feel like I’ve known you for some time…the influence of the blogosphere and Twitterland!
I’ll be out of town when you roll in, or I would be glad to help. I’m sure you’ll find more people helping than you can manage, especially being here in good old Music City!!
Blessings!
Joe
6.03.2008
Anne,
Congratulations on the new job(s). You two will love Nashville. I’m looking forward to meeting you!
Carmen Cook
6.05.2008
MOving?? What? Sadness overcomes me….but I am happy if you are happy. I am so blessed to have gotten to work with you this long. Best wishes!
6.06.2008
umm, so I am way behind (been out of town). But I am SO STOKED for you! I’ve been really intrigued with CrossPoint and Pete Wilson - I think that’s going to be an amazing fit. And I am jealous! Nashville, sheesh!
6.10.2008
Sweet….
I am in Florida during your moving dates, but if you have a round 2 later let me know.
I have thought about trying cross point for awhile. Maybe will get around to it sooner than later.
7.01.2008
Welcome to Nashville! I came across your blog while reading Brandi Wilson’s, so I just wanted to say welcome to the city. My husband and I moved her a year ago and we absolutley love it! Our move was sudden (it all happened within a month’s time) but when everything fell into place both my husband and I knew that this is where the Lord wants us to be. I hope your move went well and you and your husband come to love the city as much as we do.