Thankful

On our way to church Sabbath, we were traveling behind a truck and utility trailer. I was actually sleeping off a migraine. Brian noticed there was a blue water jug that seemed to be ready to fly off the trailer at any moment. Just about that time the wind caught some plywood or sheetrock and lifted it up. Out comes a six foot ladder flying from the utility trailer. God gave Brian the ability to swerve to the right and the ladder went to the left. No injuries other than our blood pumping a little faster.

September

We are working on getting settled in. I am taking it slowly for the most part. This will hopefully be the last time I unpack for a VERY LONG time.

I need to get pictures hung up and boxes put away. Somethings will stay in boxes for a little while longer.

College started back two weeks ago. It's going well so far.

We will be starting our homeschooling journey for the year on Tuesday.

off to bed

Settling In

The past three weeks have been a complete whirlwind.

July 3 we began loading our moving truck. In 4.5 hours the truck was loaded by the help of our church friends,

July 4 we picked up the moving trailer. After FILLING in we realized we needed more room. I quickly began looking for a trailer to buy. Not much more money than renting another and it's ours to keep.

By the evening of July 5 we realized that all the stuff wasn't going to fit. Now we need to figure something else out. Nique's dad suggested renting a storage unit til we get to Utah and get settled. Sounded like a great plan. Her mom then called back and asked if we got a 2nd moving truck she would fly dad out and he could help us drive.

July 6 return rental trailer get a 17 foot truck. Nique's dad came in at midnight.

July 7 & 8 we finish loading the trucks, cleaning the house and getting rid of our trash.

July 8 we left for my sister's house in PA. We had my 12 passenger van, Nique's xterra with a 5x8 trailer, a 26 ft truck with a car hauler and a 17 foot moving truck. Four vehicles Four drivers and 7 children. We spent the 8th with my sister after driving through rain the entire 8 hours (should have been about 6 hours).

July 9 after a wonderful breakfast and time spent with my sister and her family, we got back on the road. We stopped in Toledo for the night. BOY are tolls expensive in Ohio.

July 10 we made it to Omaha NE. Sad we couldn't stop in Chicago and see dear friends but we needed to press on.

July 11 we made it to Cheyenne, WY. Oh the mountains are so nice to see again.

July 12 we crossed over the Great Continental Divide, saw some "old" tipi rings and finally landed in Salt Lake City. We stayed 2 nights in a Hotel. Unfortunately our house wasn't ready for us.

July 13, Brian & I went over to the house to check it out. The house is amazing, but the tenants can't be out for another week. ARG. The kids went swimming in the hotel pool. Oh it did WONDERS for Reuben and his skin. We got to go visit with my sister-in-law.

So many things have changed and yet so many have stayed the same.

July 14 we transitioned over to my sister-in-law's house while they were out of town for a week. we began unloading the moving truck into a storage unit. It is hot and not so fun with the kids in tow. Nique's dad left to return to California.


July 16 we went to Ogden SDA Church. This church has a special place in our hearts. Brian was baptized there and I was re-baptized with him, dedicating our marriage to God 18 years ago. Oh the emotions seeing long time friends and meeting new friends. Feels so good and just like home.

July 18 Brian begins work at Vacuum Villa in Heber City. We get notice that our house will be available on the 19th then it gets changed to the 20th.

July 19, we meet with realtors and see our house empty and ready for move in.

July 20 begins the move in process. We have to move all our stuff from SIL house and begin finding the necessities in the storage unit.

House has a tire swing in front yard and a fort in the back yard. The kids are in heaven. They keep telling me the house is awesome.

More later, I am off to bed.

more see you next times

Having dinner with friends knowing this is the last time we will see each other for a while. I know as Christians we have the HOPE of eternity

One week

I sit here among boxes and chaos. Oh how I dislike moving. The stress of not knowing where we are going to live on the other end. For so many moves it's been easy, we would live in military housing but that's not an option this time. I am excited to be moving closer to my nephew and near our best friends.

Just give me the strength to get through the next 2 weeks.

Just what I needed

Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

With all that is happening with the move, retirement, new job and house hunting, I needed the reminder that God is with me. I know He's there but often I forget.

God is good ALL the time

Following God's leading

We put in an offer on a house this week. it was a rent to own opportunity. The sellers countered with many things we just don't feel we can or should have to meet. One of them was a "monthly inspection" of the house to make sure it was in compliance with the lease agreement. I am sorry I have lived over half my life in military housing and NEVER had to have monthly housing inspections. We were "subject" to them at anytime but we never had them. They also wanted ALOT more money than we can come up with at this time.

Guess this isn't the house for us.

Our newest adventure

In just over three weeks we will be moving across country. The time has come for us to return to civilian life. Brian has taken a job running a vacuum store in Northern Utah. I will be continuing to go to school once return to Utah, which is a hurdle in and of itself. I have to take a math placement test or retake a math class that I took and scored a great grade in 15 years ago. ARG

Next week is campmeeting for SNEC. I am looking forward to the spiritual renewal.

Happy Sabbath

A day of rest, set aside from the remainder of the week, A day to remember creation.

I love the sound of resting in the Lord.

All the joys and love shared with fellow believers.

Memorial Day 2011

This morning we got up and went to a local parade. The parade was rather small but so suiting for today. We were standing at the stopping point where there is a small Veteran memorial. There was a beautiful ceremony honoring those that have served both survivors and ones who have died.

One speaker spoke of the red poppy and why it's the symbol of Veterans, a field in Belgium that serves as a cemetary and red poppies grow. One speaker talked about his brother who died in Vietnam.

The local elementary school had a classroom choir sing the National Anthem. There was a 21 gun salute followed by Taps. It is so poignant to remember those who have died while wearing the uniform and those who have never returned home still MIA or POW

May God bless America today and always!

Its been a long time

Brian has retired, a new journey is upon us. Not sure yet what is coming. So far no job in MA and the only job possibility will take us back to UT. We are continuing to look for work here in MA. Brian has begun the VA disability paperwork. I finished my Certificate Program for Healthcare Coding and Billing.

Now I can read books again for pleasure and not for school.

life needs to slow down just a little

It's Friday evening. The sun has set and Sabbath began. A day to leave the worries behind, why is it so hard to do that.

Father take my burdens and give me peace today.

Little Girls and Tea Party

There is something inherent about girls playing tea party. The girls get theirs dolls and set up their floor complete with a "table". I love the invititation "Mommmy would you like to come to our tea party with us?" They have invited daddy and have had about four tea parties in past two days.

This makes the idea of their birthday party next even more fun.