I made it!

Ok ok ok.  I know I should have posted weeks ago,

Paul and I drove 2 days and 930 miles and arrived in Lincoln, Nebraska August 12.  We made a few stops along the way, of course we stopped at Buc-ees before we left Texas and we had to stop at Whataburger in  Oklahoma City as requested by our Host in Nebraska. Our van was so full of stuff I was afraid we were going to be knocked unconscious  by flying debris when i hit the brakes. (but that never happened)

We are in cultural shock, everyone talks to you everywhere you go, walgreens, restaurants, old navy, they just talk to you for no reason, when you use your blinker people let you in into traffic, I do fond myself driving  more aggressive than needed here, some habits die hard.   The weather is beautiful, it was in the mid 60's for a day or two last week but the evenings and mornings are cool, no mosquitoes but you can hear the din of katydids and crickets when we sit on the porch or in the backyard after dinner.

Since arriving we have gotten settled in the house, my best friend Mary was kind enough to give Paul and I both our own bedrooms, Paul Started , 8th grade and he says he likes it. I have not gotten any calls from his teachers, that is a good sign.  I have had one job interview that I am waiting to hear back about, and I have another interview Thursday.  both inbound call center jobs with benefits and regular hours.

Our Ward is small but everyone seems nice, Paul fits in with the Young Men quite well, all 8 of them, and every time I see him he has a girl on each side. I have not made any new friends in the ward but I hope that will change.   It is an older ward, not alot of small children, I think this group had been together for a long time.

That is all the news for now.  I will let you know if  I get a job.

Almost time to leave

I have less than a week left in Houston.  My closets are empty, most of the packing is done, the garage sale is over and the remains taken to Goodwill.  I did not do it on my own.  I am so thankful for my friends that came to help.  Jennifer who came over 3 days this week to help with the sorting process, and the garage sale.  to Rebecca for being my "Garage Sale Director".  The bulk of the work is done yet there is still more to do.

My goal is to have everything packed and ready to go by Monday night, then to spend one last stress free day at the beach with friends before heading to landlocked Nebraska.

The move is starting to feel real, and I will miss so many people as I leave here, but i am excited for what lies ahead for us. Our adventure is about to begin.