With each passing second, we move closer to the inevitable. I'm not sure how I am feeling about it, except...TIRED! I was awake at 5:30 this morning (I am NOT a morning person - I actually think morning shouldn't start until about 9!) and have been up ever since. Yesterday I was fighting a horrible headache that had me flat on my back. It was so bad, I though I was going to pass out on the way home from Big Flats. I begged the girls to put themselves down for naps, and our oldest did her best to tuck me in, while getting her sister to stay in bed. After a nap, my headache was some better, but still bothersome. When I got up this morning, it seemed much better. As the day today wore on, I again fought the headache, but stopping and getting shoulder rubs and drinking warm apple cider helped. I am feeling better now. I aim to sleep VERY soon.
Today has been a non-stop day. Our friend Drew came over to "scout" out the house because he is "engineering" the loading of the truck. Phil and Drew put pallet wrap on a bunch of our furniture before Drew headed out, and we kept working. We are getting much closer. We took the girls beds apart, wrapping up the frames, vacuumed the floor around them, and put the box springs and mattresses back on the floor. No sheets tonight. Our youngest was quite upset about that. It was no adventure to her because she was sure she could find some sheets to put on her bed, but mommy wouldn’t let her since they were clean and ready to be packed. So, then she asked for the “thingy-ma-gig” down there which we finally figured out was the sleeping bag. Phil got it for her and go her set up, but then she complained that it smelled like the attic and wouldn’t use it. Go figure. Somehow her sister ended up with it. She was smart enough to know that it would air out and be fine by morning!
Suitcases are packed, dressers are almost empty, the butterfly curtain rod and topper are down (and added to yet another laundry pile…how many times will I think “This is my last load!” only to find out there were clothes that I missed?). The guest room is 96% done, the closets are empty (except for the clothes that have to still be packed for the trip), the garage is mostly packed up, the linen closet is partially done, and I can’t remember what else. Now that I may have bored you with the details, I’ll move on. (no pun intended.)
Tonight when we were folding sheets, we had a discussion about “Who’s crazy idea was this to move anyway? It’s WAY too much work!” Phil was a bit concerned because we were united on this decision when we made it. I said, “I was then. Now I just think moving is plum to much work and I think I’ll stay put.” Then he reminded me that it wouldn’t do much good because everything (almost) was packed up! He tried to encourage me with the new house and a yard, but it didn’t help a whole lot. Oh well. It’s still going to happen regardless, so no matter how much I want to fight it at times, I know it is what we need to do. It is God’s direction, even if it does hurt inside like crazy. I was about to say “like nothing I had ever experienced before”, but I think it might come pretty close to the pain of breaking off an engagement 3 days before the wedding and “losing” a daughter in the process. Long story, and not one I want to go into now, but that was extremely hard and painful (although definitely for the best). I know God has a plan for us and wants to use us in Indiana, I just wish it didn’t mean leaving home, family, and church too.
I dread the thought of trying to find a new church that we fit into. I recall hearing from our friend Kathi that it has taken her quite a long time to find a church where she felt comfortable and where she could grow. Since my dad has been my pastor for 30 years, it makes it a bit hard know what it would be like to be a “normal” person who visited other churches. I hated doing it when I was in college and it was just me, but now we have 4 of us to consider. UGH! This should be interesting. No, you know, God has made everything else clear, I know He won’t forsake us on this one.
Still no bites on the house. We had a call to show it tomorrow, but when I explained what the house would be like and tried to bargain for Friday, they said they would call back. I checked in late yesterday and then again today, and they had not heard back from the realtor that wanted to show it. Our realtor is also offering an open house here on Sunday, so hopefully it will get a few more people in the door. We only need one!
Our realtor today told us that one of our competitions on the street went under contract (an offer has been made) this week, so that takes them out of the way, but another one went up. The good thing is this other place is $89k, so we will be in excellent territory.
Tomorrow, a friend is keeping our youngest for a couple of hours so I can get some work done and my mom is coming to help. We’ll wipe down closet shelves, murphy’s oil the cupboards, and if there is still time, find a few other things that need to be done. My friend Jesi came over today and played with the girls after school, and plans to come back tomorrow. It was such a big help.
Well, the medicine I took to sleep has kicked in, and my fingers are getting slower and slower, while my eyes are Drooping. I need to hit my wave so I sleep while I can. Wow! In bed and asleep before 11 2 nights in a row. This is getting scary!
Sleep tight! Time is ticking away.
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