Thursday, May 8, 2008

Changes...

The last couple of weeks have been a bit crazy! After a lot of thinking and praying we decided to move to Virginia Beach for the summer!! It was probably one of the hardest decisions we've had to make. When the opportunity first presented itself Jeremy and I didn't consider it very seriously because we both have so many obligations here. Jeremy just started a new job and didn't want to leave the company or the people he works with. I watch my niece Kayley and would feel terrible about leaving my sister without much notice. On top of that, we each had callings and responsibilities in our community. It just wasn't convenient for us to go, but situations kept arising and sort of pushing us in that direction. We prayed for a long time and went to the temple and finally received the answer that we should go. For the first couple of days it was really hard for me. I was really nervous and I hate change. I was focusing on all the reasons why we should stay and was feeling really negative about our decision to leave. I finally realized that I wasn't putting my faith in the Lord. I knew that it was the right thing for us to do but I needed to trust that Heavenly Father would take care of us as long as we were living the way that we should. Why is it that I have to be taught the same lessons over and over again?! I really need to be better. Since I've decided to have a better attitude I've been getting more excited. We'll be able to spend the summer playing at the BEAUTIFUL beaches and visiting family that we have near by. It will be fun!!

17 comments:

Murray Family said...

Wow! That is a big change! I'm glad that you guys feel good about it and I'm sure you'll have a great time. But be sure and come back! We'll miss you around here :)

Breanne said...

That sounds like a fun adventure! Good to take the opportunities when they happen.

Jennifer said...

I am so excited for you it will be great. I love living in different places, if you can afford (heavens know we couldn't without the military paying for it) hire movers it makes things so much smoother. It will be a great experiance.

Sarah Larsen said...

Sad!! I was looking forward to you, me and Jaime at the pool this summer....you will be missed. So keep your blog updated!!!

Murray Family said...

I just have to tell you...I did his hair spikey because I got the idea from you guys! Haha! We were sitting behind you at church on Sunday and I loved Jake's hair. I thought it looked so cute. Max's hair was a little long for it though, so I cut it yesterday so that it would work and look cute spikey!

Jaime Stephens said...

:-( i still dont like it..

andrea garber said...

That is way sad. I don't want you guys to leave. We will miss you tons. I am really glad that you are going though if that is what's best for your family. It will be so much fun for you guys to be HUGE beach bums all summer long! I am secretly jealous. Please keep in touch...and come home soon!

The P*dunc's said...

A grand adventure waits! Good luck and HAVE FUN!!

Adams clan! said...

Change is so hard I know first hand. What faith you have to follow the Lord. You will be blessed and missed alot here! Good luck and keep your blog updated!

Jill said...

Wow! Are you just vacationing there all summer or what? You aren't selling your condo are you? I'm so excited for you, I wish I could go somewhere for the summer! We'll miss you :(

Emily said...

That will be fun! You will be missed...but it will be a good adventure for you! Jake will love the beach! Glad that you also have Family close by; that always helps! Definitely keep posting to your blog! :)

Stefanie said...

that will be so much fun and such an adventure!!!!!

Readyforadventure said...

Congrats on the move!!! I am excited for you and your cute family. Have tons of fun!

Parnell's said...

That sounds fun! Are you going to be passing by colorado?

Carrilyne said...

Jake is seriously the cutest little boy ever!! I can't wait wait to get one of my own! You guys look so great and happy! And wow what an adventure to get to go to Virgina for the summer! Thanks for checking my blog, I love it when I discover new blogs!

Munford Family said...

WOW! I haven’t looked at blogs in a while; what a big change! At least it is only for the summer! What a fun adventure!

Munford Family said...

WOW! I haven’t looked at blogs in a while; what a big change! At least it is only for the summer! What a fun adventure!