Well, last weekend we moved to Kernersville!! It was very sudden and chaotic, but we did it! Josh and I have always said we wanted to end up closer to his side of the family. We tried to live here when we first got married, but couldn't find jobs. I wouldn't trade the last nine years in Union County for anything! We were there for so many things and getting to watch Will & Grace grow up was fun. We've known for years that our house on Luther Lane wouldn't be our 'forever home.' As far as mom, she isn't planning on staying where she is and we're pretty sure she will come closer to us, or closer to Damari. =) We were a little over an hour from her in Monroe and now we are right at 1.5 hours, so not a huge difference.
Josh's grandmother is getting older. Also, Josh's dad has 7 acres of land and Josh, as the oldest male, feels obligated to help. I totally agree. What about my family, you ask? They are ever precious and dear to me and while I've been excited, I've had moments of fear and great sadness. I'm leaving a lot, my dad, brothers, and sister. Not to mention a wonderful step mom and her family. I've had to keep what I'm gaining in sight. And realize that Concord Mills is about an hour away for my dad as well as us and we can meet there. Also, my dad and family are more apt to travel, so all in all I think everyone wine. I'm the oldest, but not the oldest male. My dad has a wife and two grown sons who can help with him and I'm never more than two hours away.
About a month ago we began to take the steps to make our dream a reality. We were looking for and applying for jobs and left the rest in God's hands. On October 14, I had an interview at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for a night position as a pediatric nurse. Tuesday I was offered and accepted the job.
Tuesday of last week, was a busy day followed by an insanely busy week. Tuesday I submitted my resignation to my current PRN position and began packing boxes. I packed and packed every free second I had. Damari tried to help by pulling the items out of the box as fast as I could put them in, so my packing was done during nap time. :) Thursday night, Josh and Blake went and picked up the UHaul and loaded a desk someone gave us. Friday Ricky and Devin (along with Kim and Braxton) came over to help and got the washer and dryer loader as well as the couch. Saturday Devin, Caleb and Drew helped get most of our stuff loaded, while my mom kept Damari at her house and we hit the road at 3 to head to our new home.
Side Note: Josh's cousin Caroline and her husband, Mark had recently relocated to Charleston, SC and their house in Kernersville was sitting empty. They graciously offered to lease it to us.
We had extremely smooth travels and arrived to our new house around 5 on Saturday evening. We were welcomed to the town by a crew of friends to help unload the truck. Seth (UNCG student) and Tay (NC State) were former Parkwood students Josh ministered to and befriended showed up. As did Steve and Shelly. Not to mention Josh's dad, sister and uncle. We had the truck unloaded and the kitchen 80% set up by 7:00 at which time we slowed down for some fellowship and pizza.
Tonight is my second night in our new home and Damari's first. We have had numerous visitors and have spent time with Memaw already. I've also already taken my first trip to Walgreens and Target, all of which are in town!
I'm not sure how I'll adjust being 60 seconds from a grocery store! :P I do believe I'll enjoy this.
Glad to hear that things are going well so far. Next time we're in Winston, we'll have to come visit you guys! :-)
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ReplyDeleteChild training works! A properly trained child will fear God and live a wise and righteous life as an adult. An untrained child will not fear God or live a wise and righteous life as an adult. Only a miracle of grace can undo poor child training. God is faithful. His Word is true. Do not question this promise. Exceptions do not alter the rule. Believe it! Do it!
I must say it was a sad day for me to know that my daughter and first grandchild moved from being so close to us. I know in my heart that I have a wonderful Son-Law who promised me before I ever gave my daughter away to him, that he would take care of her, provide for her, and love her as Christ loved the church. As much as I hate to know they are no longer around the corner, I have peace in my heart that she is exactly where she needs to be, taken care of, provided for, and loved.
Train up a child in the way she should go, has been accomplished.
I will miss them being so close, but I rest in the fact that one day we will all share eternity together. I am so proud of who my sweet precious daughter has become and it thrills my heart to watch her as a mom to my Sweet Little Man, Damari, he is so blessed.
As Brooke said, we are only an hour or so each away from each other and the cool thing is when we walk outside we both stare at the same moon and stars which always makes it a little easier.
I'll stop now but I had to post my comment as I'm the proud Dad of such a Precious Gift that the Lord gave me as my firstborn.
Press on "Sissy"! Serve the Lord first, then Josh and Damari, and I pray each day that that the Lord will give you the desires of your heart.
Your Dad loves you with all of his heart and just know, regardless of where you are, you are in my heart always and am just a phone call away if you need me for anything.
I Love you Honey !!!