Ever since Chris applied for this job, I prayed that we would know the right thing to do. I didn't want Chris to just jump at the opportunity because it just happens to be the only one. Or because he cannot wait to go kill some of the Elk that are in abundance in Colorado at the moment. A few days after the interview, I felt peaceful. I felt like if we got the offer, then it would be a good thing for our family.
He got the offer, and we really didn't even have to discuss it much we were both unanimous. The kids were so funny, we waited until the older boys got home from school to tell them. Conner started bawling immediately, Jackson was saying "YES" and pumping his arm up and down because he had guessed right that Chris would get the job. Bryce started running around screaming in excitement, and of course Susanna and the twins followed suit. They don't know what is going on, but by golly it is exciting! It was a fun moment for Chris, he has worked hard and waited a long time to get this job and to have the kids be that excited for him was neat.
The past few days have been filled with practically every emotion you can think of. Excitement, giddiness, sadness, and relief. Change has always been tough for me. A little bit of fear has been creeping in as well, but every time it does something happens to reaffirm that this is the right thing for us to do. Little things like finding a lady on Craigslist that just happens to be giving away enough heavy duty boxes and packing paper for 3 families to move. Bigger things, like being able to cash out Chris' remaining vacation days and finding out that our insurance will not only be excellent but affordable as well. Knowing that our tax return is coming just in time to pay for everything we need to move. I just know that Heavenly Father is guiding this move, and I am so grateful.
We have talked about moving for about a year now, and it is finally coming to pass. I always felt peaceful about Chris' job, even though we thought we would be out of one very shortly, and no one was responding to his applications. His job here with UNR kept getting extended, and we have never lacked for anything we truly needed. I am overwhelmed with gratitude to my Heavenly father and his goodness for me and my family.
9 comments:
That was a beautiful post Juliette! I am so happy for your family and I too know the Lord is mindful of you.
Congratulations to Chris on the new job and to the whole family we wish God's continued blessings. Thank you for your inspirational post reminding me to be grateful to the Lord for all the blessings he gives to me and my family daily. We hope everything goes smoothly with the move and transition for the kids.
I am so glad that things are going smoothly for you guys. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I would love to watch your kids for you while you get some packing done. The little story of you guys telling your kids the good news is so cute!!
I'm still in denial! I can't believe you're going to leave me. I'm so sad but so excited for you guys! Let me know what I can do to help.
Thanks for sharing that testimony! I know all that goes into moving and I'll be thinking about you! We just moved to Kodiak in October and it was a big deal for us. We're so glad we did though.
So nice! Your family is beautiful!!
You deserve those blessings. I'm so happy for you. I'm positive you will love the change. Its just the inbetween stage that really stinks, at least that's how it is for me when big things are about to happen. Good luck in the housing search! Thank goodness for the internet!
Well I wish you continued good fortune. I wish that we got to move somewhere closer to family! I know how blessed you really are! Hugs.
Congrats! I am glad he found something in this crappy economy, and Colorado is beautiful (the parts I have seen).
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