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New Job

Mark starts his new job this morning.  It took him almost 12 hours to get there yesterday. Without the kids!  EEE GAD!  We have quite a trip ahead of us in less than two weeks.  

We still don't know where we are going to live but Mark starts going to the rentals tomorrow. We have narrowed it down via internet and email with the realtor.  Please pray he finds something so we can be together soon.  Also, we haven't had any action on our house in three weeks.  We even dropped the price. We haven't had one phone call for someone wanting to look.  I know it will all work out, but wishing it would be sooner than later.  

I am packing slowly but surely.  I look around and say, "well there isn't that much to do".  Then I start opening doors and drawer and say to myself "where did all this stuff come from?". Not sure what to pack next.  Seems this week might be toys and nonessential belongings and narrow down to what we will need for the next two weeks.   

Please continue to pray for us.  It seems like getting a job was just the beginning!  

Comments

The Fo'Zaglia's said…
It's certainly a beginning... but a good one. Hope all is well with you. I remember being where you are:) Praying for you all!
March 25, 2009 at 9:22 AM
neikensnest said…
Definitely start packing everything you don't need. It is sooo worse to wait last minute. Try and ask for help because it is too overwhelming to do it alone!
God Bless
March 25, 2009 at 2:33 PM
Melody said…
I started packing early and then thought we didn't have much to pack ahead of time. BIG mistake! I was a crazy woman the last few days. We're praying for you!
March 27, 2009 at 8:29 AM
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