Change...Take One

Well, here it is - the first of the big changes in our lives...moving to Lubbock.

I am officially moved. And almost unpacked, I might add. On Monday I said goodbye to our home and to Waco, and Brad drove us to Lubbock. My car was loaded down with all of my personal belongings and the rest of the baby stuff. It was so weird to leave - I don't even really feel like I was able to say goodbye to all of the people I wanted to say goodbye to. I feel like I had been saying goodbye for awhile, but then all of the sudden the time was there to leave and there seemed to be no finality to it, ya know, no one last hug and goodbye. While we were in Waco we were so blessed with so many friendships, and so many people that loved on us and cared for us that it was really hard to leave. Throw in the fact that I am eight months pregnant and I had an emotional day on my hands. :)

But, now I am here. I spent all day yesterday unpacking and organizing my stuff, and I have spent today unpacking and organizing the baby stuff. This Saturday Brad will bring the Uhaul full of all of our possessions, and we will unload them into a storage unit, as we do not have a house yet. And then on Sunday Brad will head back to Waco to finish working with the Fire Dept. and will officially move himself here August 2nd - in time for the baby to be born (at least that's our plan, I hope our little girl doesn't have different plans!). :) So, needless to say this is all a huge change in our lives, and anytime there is change it is difficult, but I am keeping busy, focusing on our arrival, looking for a house, and of course I have my wonderful mom to hang out with! :)

I am looking forward to really settling in - Brad moving here, starting his job with the Fire Dept., and hopefully moving in to our house! And, if the truth be told, I feel like my life is just waiting for the next month when Miss Addison Elizabeth will be born! But in the same moment I know I have SO much to get done before then, so hang on Addison, give us as much time as you can, I want everything to be perfect when you get here! :)

But, I do want to say before I close to all of the people I know and love in Waco: Thank you for everything you have meant to Brad and I the last two years. We have felt so blessed to get to know all of you and spend time with you. You have each brought something different and wonderful into our lives and have helped us to grow. We will always cherish the time we had with you! If you are ever on your way to Colorado or New Mexico, remember that Lubbock is on the way and we know a great "bed and breakfast!" Please stop and stay with us. Or if you ever just happen to be in Lubbock, you are always welcome in our home...I know that's unlikely, but the offer, of course, is there! :) I love you all and will miss you terribly!