Day 1 of our new journey.

Today Matt started training. We have 8 wks until we leave Alabama, and move onto Texas. We are both really excited, but I know that when we pack the last box it's going to hit me. I was a mess when we moved out of our very first apartment together. We weren't going far, just 30 minutes away, but something about standing in the empty hallway, bare chalky white walls, I lost it. The first two years of our marriage flashed before my eyes and suddenly I did not want to leave. We had dreamt about the day our lease would be up, and finally being able to kiss our awful landlord goodbye but when it came time to lock up, it was harder than I ever imagined. I can't image how hard it's going to be this time, so many more memories, and so many more friendships that will be so hard to walk away from for now. This time it's far, and this time it's probably for good.

I think about new beginnings and following where we know the Lord is leading and I feel a peace and excitement! New amazing things are happening to us and I can not describe my gratitude. For a couple of years now we have been on our knees ( literally) praying for a job that Matt would really enjoy. For a certain income, and a special change for our family that would allow us to accomplish other things on our hearts and minds. Today, is the start of all these wonderful things and I can't help but smile :)