Monthly Archives: July 2007

Surprise

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We’re on the threshold of turning a new chapter in our lives. We will turn our last page in the south and begin anew up north sometime late August. As much as we’ve enjoyed our stay in the south (5 years now), it’s time to move on. That’s right, we’re moving!

We were cruising along when out of nowhere a job opportunity fell into Hubby’s lap. He was approached way back in early March with a promotion. When Hubby asked “how would you like to move to north” once again I replied, “I’ll follow you to the ends of the earth.”



Hubby’s interview took place on April 27th. It was the ‘business trip’ I talked about when we came up north, as I didn’t want to disclose those details at the time. The company provided a ticket for me and put us in contact with a Realtor in the area. I went house hunting while Hubby was interviewing and we spent quite a bit of time surveying the land. The picturesque landscape took my breath away from the moment we arrived. I was immersed in paradise and the beauty of the quiet rolling hills called me home. By the time we got back home the notion that moving north could become a reality hovered within the nooks and crannies of my mind. And for the first week or so Hubby heard me utter the phrase, “I’m homesick for the north.”



On the morning of my birthday, I was getting numerous calls and birthday wishes when Hubby called. He asked if I was at my computer and the answer was yes. Then he said to check my e-mail. I opened my e-mail to see his ‘JOB OFFER’ right there before my eyes. I was elated beyond belief and tears began to trickle down my cheeks. He could hear the excitement in my voice and there was no need for him to ask how I felt, he already knew.



Before long, we will begin our new journey to what seems like a far away and beautiful land, one where we are ready to call home. We’re looking forward to this new unexpected chapter of our great adventure. Farewell to the south and Good Day to the north!


Fun With My Camera This Morning

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I had a little fun with nature this morning as I found these two birds in the flower bed. They seemed quite friendly or maybe they were just scared or perhaps a nest is near by but I do hope they’re not hurt or sick. They would not fly away so I grabbed my camera and got really close to them.

I also noticed a butterfly in my newly planted flowers and just had to get his picture too.

Our steel pier crew has arrived and the guys (6 of them to be exact) are out there diligently working.

Digging the holes

Getting all set up

Drilling the piers into the ground

Ready, set

Go

A birds eye view of 3 of the 14 holes on this end of the house.

The Sky

The foreman told us this morning that the job would be finished today. Not so sure with the continued rain. And not even a min after the sky picture was taken; it started to downpour so everything got covered…

Freedom

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Freedom means the opportunity to be what we never thought we would be.

~ Daniel Joseph Boorstin

This really spoke to me as I was reading from my favorite quotes on freedom. I’m so thankful for our free country and feel blessed that this is ‘My’ home sweet home. But I’m also so thankful for my own personal freedom.

From the time we got married (1999), we basically moved away from home. Far, far away from home. We moved to South Korea for 2 & ½ years. During that time I was blessed to have many Korean and American friends and we had scheduled outings each week (I took an Asian floral arranging class once a week, met for coffee and then lunch with the girls once a week…). Then when we moved to TX (5) years ago, I sort of went inward and had a hard time finding myself. About 4 years ago I discovered pottery and it has been my passion ever since.

I’m so thankful for the gifts God has given and feel so blessed that I have the freedom to be what I never thought I would be. Thank you God for your blessings each day because it is YOU that has made me what I am.

There’s A Lot To Do Around Here

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There’s so much to do now that we’re back to just us and the kids being gone and all. And my task list is looking a bit overwhelming and not sure what task to conquer first. I had better get busy on something though.

  • Fill all the old nail holes and repaint Kristy’s old room
  • Bobby had 7 electrical outlets put into the garage and that job blessed us with putting the old drywall back and using the mud on the cracks. That all needs sanded down and the entire garage needs a fresh coat of paint.
  • My pottery studio needs a GOOD cleaning. I plan to clear everything out to the back yard and hose all my tools and supplies really well.
  • All closets need a fresh going over.
  • Clean windows, screens and windowsills. I may have someone else do this for me as I can’t get to the upstairs from the outside.
  • My pantry shelves could use another cleaning and perhaps a fresh coat of paint.
  • The 14 steal piers are going to be done on our home Thursday and Friday. I understand this is going to be one noisy job, so I plan to be out of the house those days. For those of you who are new to my blog… Our home needs to be lifted on the one side a little over an inch. These piers will go down into the ground about 20’ or so, until they reach rock. And that’s how they plan to lift that side of the house. Due to us living on a rather large hill, the ground has shifted and the house has basically settled on the one side and left a crack spanning the width of our home. Luckily for us the warranty covers this hefty bill.

Chop Chop, there’s much to be done!



Bobby’s 5 Day Work Week

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Bobby’s trip to Florida was originally supposed to be a 3 day ordeal. Due to our weather (heavy rains) here in TX, his trip turned into a full 5 day work week in FL as flights were canceled. The beauty of Bobby’s flight last night is that he was bumped to First Class! They had to give him the last seat on the plane and it turned out to be The BEST! On the down side, they waited for two hours on the plane to take off as the weather in Dallas was horrible. He didn’t seem to mind though as he kept busy on his computer relaxing in his rather large comfy seat. He was served a chicken dish and said it was actually pretty good. He wasn’t complaining as the other passengers on the flight were not served a meal. I’m so glad he got a meal as he arrived so late and I had already eaten too.

He had business at Pratt the first of the week. Then when his flight was canceled, he spent his time with my parents at their store. As some of you recall, my parents closed their place of business in Downtown Stuart after being there for 18 years. They wrapped up sales two weeks ago and have spent these last two weeks getting the rest of the place cleaned out. Bobby was a big help providing whatever assistance he could to help make the load lighter.

I’m so glad he was able to help my parents and God worked in mysterious ways causing his flight to be delayed. Mom keeps thanking us over and over for our help. The beauty of this is, when we do all we can do to help, we are the ones receiving the blessing. Happy semi retirement mom and dad, we love you and wish you the very best!