Well, the "Whew" actually happened last Friday night when we got the trailer unloaded and everything safely stacked either in the house, or under the patio cover. It feels good to be here and I'm amazed at how peaceful it is.
Becky helped me get my studio set up and it looks great. I was finally able to finish the jingle demo today and it will hopefully be presented to the client tomorrow. If they like it, it will definitely be a blessing! God is our provider and all that we have comes from Him. Talk about taking a load off your shoulders! I guess that can add an extra "Whew" to the mix!
I'm going to the house to set up our computer and Internet. That will help make things feel more complete. Gotta be able to blog without having to come out to the studio every time! Be blessed and I'll update sooner than later from now on!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Whew Part 2 - We're Here!
It's early afternoon on a Tuesday, and we're in TEXAS! YeeHaa! I guess I should say, "Howdy, y'all!" We had a great trip yesterday and are 2/3 finished with this move! I can't wait to get finished and set up in our house, but for now, we're enjoying spending some time with Mom and Dad.
Even though we are here physically, it seems so surreal. Becky and I have both commented on how it seems like we've just come for another visit and we have to remind ourselves that we're really back. We don't have to try to plan out a whirlwind tour in order to visit with family and friends while we're here. We can relax and visit when the opportunity presents itself. I can't begin to tell how much of a relief it is to have the trip behind and the potential ahead. God's peace is priceless, and we definitely feel it now. I know we've done the right thing and I can't wait to see what God has planned.
There's still one more piece of this puzzle to put in place, and our tracking info shows that the trailer will most likely be here Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning. One more session of heaving and we can put the move behind us. Please, keep praying and be blessed!
Even though we are here physically, it seems so surreal. Becky and I have both commented on how it seems like we've just come for another visit and we have to remind ourselves that we're really back. We don't have to try to plan out a whirlwind tour in order to visit with family and friends while we're here. We can relax and visit when the opportunity presents itself. I can't begin to tell how much of a relief it is to have the trip behind and the potential ahead. God's peace is priceless, and we definitely feel it now. I know we've done the right thing and I can't wait to see what God has planned.
There's still one more piece of this puzzle to put in place, and our tracking info shows that the trailer will most likely be here Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning. One more session of heaving and we can put the move behind us. Please, keep praying and be blessed!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Whew!!
That's about all I can say right now! After much heaving, lifting, grunting, straining and moaning I'm thankful to say that the trailer is 99% done. I would say 100%, but there are a few little nick-knack items that we will have to put on if they won't all fit in our car. Oh, also because the bulkhead that is supposed to close off our portion of the trailer is BROKEN!
One of the handles that "pumps" the braces against the side walls was broken. I noticed it when we went to close the trailer this afternoon. I wish I would have noticed it earlier, and I'm not quite sure why I didn't, but I trust God and know that there might just be a reason for us being delayed in leaving. The funny thing is, I discovered it around 4:30, and the ABF office closed at 4. Oh well. I'm just thankful the worst part of it is done! Unloading is much easier!
I'm also thankful for our friends! If it wouldn't have been for them, we would still be struggling to get it done right now! They showed up and jumped right in. God is so wonderful! He is so concerned with the details of our lives that He gives us friends to share in the journey! We have truly been blessed with so many wonderful friends here, and I'm just thankful that even though we can't take them with us, the friendship isn't hindered by distance. Now, we will be able to give them a vacation destination that will only cost them the gas it takes to get to our farm and back. :-)
Watch the twitter posts for updates and pictures. Thank you for praying, and for letting me share this experience with you! Be blessed!
One of the handles that "pumps" the braces against the side walls was broken. I noticed it when we went to close the trailer this afternoon. I wish I would have noticed it earlier, and I'm not quite sure why I didn't, but I trust God and know that there might just be a reason for us being delayed in leaving. The funny thing is, I discovered it around 4:30, and the ABF office closed at 4. Oh well. I'm just thankful the worst part of it is done! Unloading is much easier!
I'm also thankful for our friends! If it wouldn't have been for them, we would still be struggling to get it done right now! They showed up and jumped right in. God is so wonderful! He is so concerned with the details of our lives that He gives us friends to share in the journey! We have truly been blessed with so many wonderful friends here, and I'm just thankful that even though we can't take them with us, the friendship isn't hindered by distance. Now, we will be able to give them a vacation destination that will only cost them the gas it takes to get to our farm and back. :-)
Watch the twitter posts for updates and pictures. Thank you for praying, and for letting me share this experience with you! Be blessed!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Update and Prayer Requests
The trailer was delivered Wednesday afternoon, and it is BIG! Coming from a U-Haul background, this is definitely a new experience. Please, keep praying for safety and wisdom as we try to get things wrapped up.
Also, I hope you will pray for Janet's husband. She says, "My husband had renal cell carcinoma about 8 years ago and it was caught very early. It involved only surgery to remove the kidney. He has been having the same pain as before where the other kidney is. We have a Dr's appt. on 031609."
Sheila also emailed and asked for prayer. They had a house fire a couple of years ago then, last year, her husband had a collapsed lung due to emphysema. Here's her request. "We have experienced financial problems from the house fire and those are now coupled with hospital/doctor bills. Please, keep my husband in prayer for him to quit smoking and for healing. We are trying to get him on disability, and as we all know that is no fun. He was denied the 1st time and he is now looking for a new doctor. His doctor is not helping him obtain the type of care that is needed."
Thank you for praying! I'll keep you posted on any good news that comes in. Be blessed!
David
Also, I hope you will pray for Janet's husband. She says, "My husband had renal cell carcinoma about 8 years ago and it was caught very early. It involved only surgery to remove the kidney. He has been having the same pain as before where the other kidney is. We have a Dr's appt. on 031609."
Sheila also emailed and asked for prayer. They had a house fire a couple of years ago then, last year, her husband had a collapsed lung due to emphysema. Here's her request. "We have experienced financial problems from the house fire and those are now coupled with hospital/doctor bills. Please, keep my husband in prayer for him to quit smoking and for healing. We are trying to get him on disability, and as we all know that is no fun. He was denied the 1st time and he is now looking for a new doctor. His doctor is not helping him obtain the type of care that is needed."
Thank you for praying! I'll keep you posted on any good news that comes in. Be blessed!
David
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Just A Quick Note
Well, it's now a week away from loading the trailer. Actually, we're getting an ABF U-Pack trailer delivered on Wednesday and we'll start to load when I get home from work that evening. The boxes are starting to stack up in the house and I'm starting to feel a little bit of pressure to make sure that we don't miss any loose ends that will need to be tied up before we go.
We're still not sure what is going to happen with the house. There are a couple of directions we can take, but I want to make the right decision. Please, pray that God will give us direction.
I need to go get some more packing supplies, so I'll go for now. Thank you for praying! Be blessed and I'll keep you posted on how things are going.
We're still not sure what is going to happen with the house. There are a couple of directions we can take, but I want to make the right decision. Please, pray that God will give us direction.
I need to go get some more packing supplies, so I'll go for now. Thank you for praying! Be blessed and I'll keep you posted on how things are going.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Sinking In
Just one more week and I'll walk out of AFR for the last time. When I first gave my notice, I knew it wasn't going to be easy, but at that time it hadn't really seemed real. That has been changing each day, and today it hit with the hardest blow so far.
After my shift today, I was going through some of the stuff in my office and trying to decide what I wanted to keep and what could be thrown away. I took some of the stuff off my bulletin board and noticed how bare it looked. Talk about a reality check! It was so sad! To make things worse, it was after regular office hours so everything was quiet. It's the same as it has been every day for the last couple of years, but today it just seemed quieter than normal.
Moving is a tough thing, and it's easy to look at what we're leaving behind and allow that to make us sad. The one thing I have to do is just keep looking ahead. At least I know that I only leaving a place, and the friends I have made here will still be my friends when I'm back in Texas!
After my shift today, I was going through some of the stuff in my office and trying to decide what I wanted to keep and what could be thrown away. I took some of the stuff off my bulletin board and noticed how bare it looked. Talk about a reality check! It was so sad! To make things worse, it was after regular office hours so everything was quiet. It's the same as it has been every day for the last couple of years, but today it just seemed quieter than normal.
Moving is a tough thing, and it's easy to look at what we're leaving behind and allow that to make us sad. The one thing I have to do is just keep looking ahead. At least I know that I only leaving a place, and the friends I have made here will still be my friends when I'm back in Texas!
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