When life gives you lemons, right?! Right now I'm sitting at our table thinking about everything that needs to get done and wondering how in the world we're going to pull it off.
After much prayer, pondering and Kevin getting an unexpected yet extremely special blessing from his mission president (he had dinner with them while visiting Utah last week) we have decided to move. Kevin only has 6-8 months left before he is done with his bachelors degree and we've decided that that is where he should concentrate. We'll be moving back to NC for him to finish. It's bittersweet. Probably the most bittersweet thing we've ever done. Texas has truly become home to us. We love our friends, many of whom are more like family, we love our house, our backyard, the life we've created here, but we also long for farm life. Moving to NC will give us farm life again, but we must leave behind so much.
Now the stress of getting the house ready for the market, waiting on a baby to come and trying not to totally freak out is what consumes me. It would be easiest if the kids and I could pack up and get out of the way. Leaving Kevin time to finish up some house work and have the house always clean and ready to show. Only problem is I can't leave, I'm getting ready to have a baby! So now it's a game of getting our clutter out, getting a few cosmetics done on the house and making the house look staged all while the kids are going behind just as fast making messes. Not a fun game I assure you. Oh and all this needs to happen before we run out of money, eek!
Once the baby gets here, it will be an even bigger whirlwind. As soon as the baby and I are well enough to travel we'll be leaving. That means the rest of the house has to get packed, a truck loaded and everything moved. Somewhere in there I'll need to feed the baby and sleep...yeah right (the sleep part I mean, I won't starve the baby, promise).
So I guess I said all that to say, we could really use some prayers.
And if you know anyone in the market for a great house, send them my way!
8 comments:
Definitely praying for you. We love you guys!
I'm sorry that all this means you have to move, but the selfish part of me is glad that we'll get to see you more often after we move back, too.
PS Steven says that if there are any labor-intensive tasks that Kevin needs (or wants) help with around the house, he's more than willing to fly down for a few days.
I'm sad that you are moving!! Hopefully things will work out for the best!! if you need anything let me know!!
Well Steven, I have to put down 500sqft Laminate flooring, tile, paint and caulking. If you are waiting on me you've waited too long.
I think what Kevin is trying to say is he needs all the help he can get!
Wow, so much to say!! Y'all, we're happy and sad for you :S Excited that you get to enjoy what you've been longing for, and btw I have LOVED getting caught up on your blog!! But sad, cuz that means you'll be so much farther away... so I guess it's selfish, really ;) I am SO excited for the birth of your new baby--of course we'll be expecting lots of pics on the blog! And we'll be praying for y'all as you work through all the phases of new baby, moving, etc.--Good luck! We love you!
Moving :P Geez. Sounds like a good thing for ya'll though. Good luck with everything! <3
Wow, that is big news! Just know that Jared and I will keep you in our prayers. We know how stressful those BIG decisions are to make, and it is never easy, but good for you guys for going after the things you want! We are really happy for you... Does that mean you'll be closer to us? ;) Or not??? I actually don't even know. I'm so bad... Love you guys!
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