River City Connections — 2025-12-04 (Patreon)

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EXTENDED STAY by Cindi Curtis

Michael and I are, as you can see, having fast food again. Jordan and Hayes have been gracious in providing breakfast and lunch. Of course, they offered to let us have dinner, too, but there’s an expression about “wearing out your welcome.”

I’ve been here since Monday, and today is Thursday. January 3 is a long way ahead. The idea was that I’d settle into the new location around someone I knew (Jordan). I’ve done that.

I can’t really impose on their hospitality that long, so there’s a plan. Yelp! says that the top rated extended stay hotel in the area is Arrive Memphis. Which just so happens to be a few blocks from Michael’s South Bluffs condo.

Tomorrow, we’re checking it out with the plan that I’ll move in there. The rooms look really nice, and I’ll be able to manage some simple in-room eating.

And… I can go to Michael’s place for dinners and evenings together. We decided it would be an extension of sharing live via FaceTime. We believe our personal moral standards are probably higher than what’s typical for 2025. We know anyone seeing me go in will assume… things. And there’s really nothing we can do about that.

So, that’s the plan.

I realize I’ve not been posting about my devotionals (nor have I posted my sustainability ideas!), so I want to share something today—a devotional thought about God being with us when we face new things.

In every new place and challenge, God is already there. I’m learning that He doesn’t wait for me to feel strong or settled—He meets me in the uncertainty.

Jesus said, “I am with you always” (Matt. 28:20), not when life is easy, but when we’re stepping into the unknown. Even my anxious moments become reminders that His grace fills the gaps I can’t. If you’re facing something new, start here: “You are with me, even here.”

That’s it for today. Hopefully, tomorrow is moving day.

Be your best you!

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