Happiness

This upcoming move will be our 11th move for us since we’ve been married almost 17 years ago (on Aug 4th). We’ve lived in three homes in Provo, Utah, once living with his Parents (just me and 3 kiddos) and one home in Salt Lake City, Utah. We bought a home in Gaithersburg, MD right before the market crash and we gave it to the bank to move to two homes in Gilbert, AZ. Two homes in Lehi Utah and one home in Paso Robles, CA moving on to one home in Gilbert, AZ it all comes full circle. We’re pretty good at moving, let’s say that. But we learn something new each and every time.

I am in bed with a headache/migraine. Light hurts my eyes and head as does sound. I had planned to pack. That is happening and that’s ok. Declan said to Josh “Mom needs a blessing (a Priesthood blessing we do in our Church). “You’re right, she will get one!” I still need to get one, but right now I  am resting and recovering. An open calendar- not anymore!

  I have many stories but this is the story of how I was born. I was born to a 28 year old Mother and  Teacher who also happened to be a hippie and a 27 yr old Father who also happened to be a Native American Reading Tutor that was also a hippie as well. They wore their hair long, had orange and brown clothes and embraced nature. They were also Mormon. And still are! My twin sister Molly and I were born on the same birthday! Can you imagine that? She came out first and I decided that the world was not for me and I would NOT come out unless I had 3 nurses in my pushing and begging me to leave. I finally did. In a huff! But smiled when I got here. That’s how I often am. I make a decision and then I wonder “Hm...should I really do this?!” When I went to college I felt like yelling “take me back” but I was SO glad I stayed. Before getting married to my handsome husband I thought “Is he really the one? Should I back out now?” I got married and I am SO SO grateful. Now w...

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We said our goodbyes last night at farewell party with people from our Church Ward. Even though we still have two weeks to go it was better to play it safe. We loved seeing everyone- including some of our favorite faces and saying goodbye, mourning the fact that we had only been here a year. I feel a little overwhelmed with all that I need to do, but I know that it will work out. Reserving the truck, getting 7th grade shots for Asher before we go, picking up more boxes. Josh and I spoke at Church yesterday on Faith. He did such a good job. Faith starts with our thoughts- as a seed- and then grows and grows. I gave just a short talk as usual with mostly stories of our trials and how our faith grew during them. Wish us luck! We have found a home to rent in Gilbert that we love. It has a green kitchen, a piano room, is directly across from a cute park (Declan will love that) and a pool built into the deck. Now we just need to get there!

We've had a hard time finding a rental home in Arizona this time around. The market is extremely hot- literally!- and rentals go as fast as they get put on the market. I just applied for a home today- here's hoping we get it! Our future is based on our thoughts.If we think positive thoughts, we will have a positive future. If we think negative thoughts, we will have a negative one. Despite having a hard time getting into a home, we are excited and thrilled about working for ASU and for living in Arizona!

Headed to Church and soon to get the Aaronic Priesthood (something 12 yr olds get the chance to have and use when they turn 12. They take care of the members of our Church and pass the Sacrament.) We were all laughing at Declan's face right here.   Opening presents. The boys all went to the dollar store and pitched in to buy Asher some presents. He liked them! Happy Birthday, Asher, we love you!!