Almost There!

Hello to my internet friends and family! I've been so scatterbrained this week, that I've started, but never finished any posts. My mind travels down multiple rabbit trails every few minutes, so one coherent thought is impossible. This has been a busy week and I was really hoping to post once more before the move. So bear with my crazy thought processes!

Monday, Kris turned 31. He was offered his choice of any show, restaurant, movie, etc, but chose to stay home, eat Chinese take out, and have multiple types of movie candy (whoppers, junior mints, sprees etc) for a cake. It was nice and as a present, a realtor and a gas clerk both ID'd him! The realtor asked if his parents were home, and the gas clerk didn't think he was 18 to buy a lottery ticket! Evidently, that's not as flattering for a man as a woman, but he's taking it well. At least it was more successful than last year! I surprised him for his 30th with a show all my patients were raving about: One, (pause for dramatic effect) the show! We arrived early for our almost front row tickets and were shocked by the tiny seats and angle we had to crane our necks to see the crazy singer/dancers. Kris began to look around, and noticed we were the only people under 70. "How old were your patients who reccommended this place?" was answered with hysterical laughter hidden discretely with coughing. We barely made it to intermission, as we were so close to the front, getting up would have actually requried 10 people to stand and be squished by us trying to leave. We then went to McDonalds (his choice) and home. So this year was better. I'll really have to do something really creative and nicer next year.

So, onto the rest of the past few weeks.

I'm wrapping up my program and patients at work for my temporary replacement, who is not like me, but will be more than adequate. I've actually had a dificult time letting go to someone who isn't excited about it and doesn't seem very compassionate, but she will make the transition to my eventual replacement (someone I like much more) easier. My patients are giving her a good try, and helping her out, which I really appreciate. They have been so supportive of me and so loving and wonderful. I'm going to miss my patients more than I can imagine, and my coworkers as well. My neighbors are so wonderful here, I can't imagine not having my dear ones so near!

But God will provide for us, and I am excited about change, new opportunities, new friends, and new babies. Specifically Faith, as Abbie has honored me by asking me to be present for her birth! The idea of actually being present is exciting and scary too. How precious to see her first breath, count her fingers and toes, and watch the assessment of tone, reactions, and all the reflexes! She is already such a blessing for us, I can't wait to hold her and see what she'll look like! And to be able to offer support for Abbie and Jim!

Kris also came up with the idea to let the extra guest room go ahead and serve as the future nursery/kids room. It is right off the kitchen and we'll have the movers place the heavy dresser/changing table, armoire, and extras in that room so we don't have to lug them up and down stairs from the bonus room where I had once thought they would go.

We showed the house to more seemingly interested people, but no offers. We are preparing for the move this coming week, and learning alot along the way. For one, how selfish we can be. I don't know if I've ever been this self absorbed. It took a real eye opener at church last week to wake me up to this fact. We were asked to tell our neighbor our concerns. I quickly voiced my concern about the house selling. Everyone else was so non-self absorbed and prayed for real concerns for others, this country, our troups. I was also so humbled when asked to name blessings my husband said me! I don't feel like a blessing, but am inspired to act more like one.

And realizing my self absorption hasn't helped as much as it should to change my habits. My scripture reading has been difficult, as my mind wanders down rabbit trails as Isaiah warns me of God's impending judgement for our shortcomings. It is difficult for me to absorb it all, but I'm trying.

We are of course excited and nervous about moving, but I feel a real peace that we are doing God's will in His perfect timing. The house here will sell when He sees fit. The long to do list at the new house (grass, fence, sprinklers, landscaping, furniture) will have to wait until the beach home sells, which will continue to teach us patience for God's timing.

As for timing, Monday I work, Tuesday I go to Florence for the final walk through, Kris stays here for the movers to pack us up. Wednesday I work my last day here, and Kris organizes the movers as they load the stuff onto the truck. We stay our last night here to paint, clean etc. Thursday morning we close on our new home, and the movers unload our stuff. Then its off to the beach again to finish up any details, and back to Sumter for Mother's Day. The next week will be nice to just settle in, hang blinds/curtians (my sewing machine broke!!!) and organize all the stuff.

So it may be a while until I post again. I love you all!