The past few weeks have been interesting. I've been worrying more and felt overwhelmed about Kevin's schooling, finding jobs, being a burden to family, trying to decide where we really need to be right now, everything just felt like it was closing in on me.
Kevin applied to a job at Best Buy and made it through the first and second interviews. We made the decision that if he didn't get the job we would move back to Laramie. Friday, December 16th, as we were driving an Elder down to Des Moines, we found out that Kevin did not get the job. In a moment that could have very well been so sad, discouraging and stressful all I felt was peace. My heart was so sad thinking about leaving Mason City but my shoulders and body felt like a weight had been lifted from them. I knew we needed to go to Laramie.
So, we're moving to Laramie after Christmas!
I've cried at least twice a day since Friday (I'm just a constant bawl baby these days!) My heart and mind are on a constant rollercoaster trying to process everything. I am so beyond excited to go to Laramie and be with Kevin's parents, sister and brother. I know its going to be so fun being there and I feel the peace that its what we are supposed to do. On the other side though my heart hurts thinking about leaving this place that has become our home in the last 8 months. I've become used to daily time with my sister and being around these sweet kids. :)
It has been the greatest experience living with Anna and Andrew (and the kids) and being a part of this amazing ward. I never thought I would become so attached to Mason City when we first got here in April. I also never thought we would be here for EIGHT months. I'm so grateful its worked out this way though. It has been filled with some of the greatest experiences and adventures Kevin and I have ever had.
I'm grateful for the peace my heart has felt these past few days and I'm SO EXCITED or the good times and adventures that await us in Laramie! I know I'm going to cry some more before we leave Mason City (currently trying to blink away the tears trying to escape) and its going to feel heart wrenching when we head out (I'm not trying to be dramatic I promise, I've REALLY loved being here) BUT I also know for a fact that everything is going to be alright. I'm grateful for a loving Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ and the peace and guidance Kevin and I receive from them constantly. My goodness we are so blessed.
So, I'm going to stop worrying and just soak in this time we have with Anna, Andrew and the kids the next few days. I'm going to steal extra snuggles, hugs and giggles from these sweet kids, tease and bicker with Andrew a bit more ;) and enjoy every second I get to spend with my sister.
Its time for something new and as hard as it is to leave something that has been so great to us I can't wait to see what's in store for us next.
-Holly-
Kevin applied to a job at Best Buy and made it through the first and second interviews. We made the decision that if he didn't get the job we would move back to Laramie. Friday, December 16th, as we were driving an Elder down to Des Moines, we found out that Kevin did not get the job. In a moment that could have very well been so sad, discouraging and stressful all I felt was peace. My heart was so sad thinking about leaving Mason City but my shoulders and body felt like a weight had been lifted from them. I knew we needed to go to Laramie.
So, we're moving to Laramie after Christmas!
I've cried at least twice a day since Friday (I'm just a constant bawl baby these days!) My heart and mind are on a constant rollercoaster trying to process everything. I am so beyond excited to go to Laramie and be with Kevin's parents, sister and brother. I know its going to be so fun being there and I feel the peace that its what we are supposed to do. On the other side though my heart hurts thinking about leaving this place that has become our home in the last 8 months. I've become used to daily time with my sister and being around these sweet kids. :)
It has been the greatest experience living with Anna and Andrew (and the kids) and being a part of this amazing ward. I never thought I would become so attached to Mason City when we first got here in April. I also never thought we would be here for EIGHT months. I'm so grateful its worked out this way though. It has been filled with some of the greatest experiences and adventures Kevin and I have ever had.
I'm grateful for the peace my heart has felt these past few days and I'm SO EXCITED or the good times and adventures that await us in Laramie! I know I'm going to cry some more before we leave Mason City (currently trying to blink away the tears trying to escape) and its going to feel heart wrenching when we head out (I'm not trying to be dramatic I promise, I've REALLY loved being here) BUT I also know for a fact that everything is going to be alright. I'm grateful for a loving Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ and the peace and guidance Kevin and I receive from them constantly. My goodness we are so blessed.
So, I'm going to stop worrying and just soak in this time we have with Anna, Andrew and the kids the next few days. I'm going to steal extra snuggles, hugs and giggles from these sweet kids, tease and bicker with Andrew a bit more ;) and enjoy every second I get to spend with my sister.
Its time for something new and as hard as it is to leave something that has been so great to us I can't wait to see what's in store for us next.
-Holly-
You are awesome friend, you and Kevin sure have been on a lot of adventures lately, I'm sure this one will be just as wonderful!! I'm just glad you'll be a little closer to me:)
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Also, when I read the title of this blog post I thought to myself, "I bet Holly got a haircut!" Haha, that was the something new I was expecting!!
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