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And so we begin...


I can't believe we are moving a month from tomorrow.

I'm so very excited about our house, but it doesn't quite seem real yet. Maybe that's because we don't close on the home until April 8. I'm sure that when I feel the key in my hand it will feel real, but I'm hoping it hits me sooner than that.

In some ways, a month sounds like forever away. I just want to live in the house. But in other ways, I'm glad we have some time because there's a lot of physical and mental preparation that needs to take place. We have decisions to make before moving, such as picking out new appliances for the house, deciding what furniture we're bringing from our storage units (meaning our parents' basements!), and arranging to have a few things fixed in the new house. Plus, of course, packing. I will be in Texas for an entire week too, so that's one less week I have to pack and prepare.

It's neat how God prepares me for moves. I moved home for my last semester of college, which sounds really sad to some people, since college is such an awesome time to be with friends. However, God orchestrated the timing perfectly, and I was pumped! I was so excited to move home and work more at my job, plan my wedding, and live life with a group of young adults that was forming at my church during that season. It was also incredible how God released me from my college relationships and responsibilities. One of my best friends graduated the semester prior, another one studied abroad, and another one transferred. Plus,he gave me great peace about transitioning out of roles I had in extracurricular activities.

Now, as I prepare to leave Brookhaven and the community I have enjoyed so much, it's significant that the two girls I was closest with have moved away in the last 2 months. Also, several of the participants in the Bible study I was a part of here have moved or are unable to be involved these days. He's also been reminding me of the amazing people we love who live in Cumming. I'm excited to live closer to them soon too.

This weekend, we took some steps toward moving. I've packed four boxes, which doesn't sound like much (and it's not much!), but it made me feel better to at least begin. We also sat down and made a priority list of things we'd like to purchase or change for the house, along with estimated costs. Slowly, we are wrapping our heads around this transition, but God is meeting us where we are and helping us see Him through the details. I'm grateful that He is shifting my mind and my heart as we prepare to move north!

Photo: The first box before it was taped! One down, many more to go!

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