An Update

Now that our blog is "private," I feel more at ease enough to delve into the very detail of our lives. Ok, maybe not so much, but I do feel more comfortable sharing more about our experiences! Remember, this post? Yeah, that I'm-so-grateful-for-everything-I-have post? The day after I wrote that post (get this, day after), our landlord informed us that we had 30 days to move out of our duplex due to major renovations they want to pursue. Lesson learned: when life seems too comfortable, get ready for a curve ball! My immediate reaction was dangit, I like it here, we pay an amazing price, we won't be able to find anything like this for this price, etc. (I think I might have slipped something out like, "Do they REALIZE they are throwing out a PREGNANT woman?!") But, I accepted it and began to look for alternative places to live. Within a week of that time, Joe was informed that due to downsizing at work, he was being "let go." WHAT? I was in shock. When I told my Mom, she replied, "Really, could there be a worse situation for you guys right now?" It took me a couple hours to "marinate" the situation - when it clicked. After which I welcomed that huge blessing with open arms! Joe has been looking for another job for some time, he just didn't have much time to interview and really pursue options. This was the "push" he needed to really get him moving in the right direction (although, it was an ugly push because no one likes to be "let go"). Another blessing? We had no rental contract tying us down - we could go anywhere! There are other blessings that have followed, including several job opportunities. After much prayer, we feel that we've made the right decision. So, short story long - we are moving to Virginia! Yes, folks, this will be the 5th state we've lived in in the 3 years we have been married. Yes, this is our 9th move.

We will settle down and grow some roots, someday.

Right now we are enjoying the ride our Heavenly Father has set in front of us and realizing each step of the way that "all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good." (Doctrine & Covenants 122:7).