We Made It!

Well, It's been quite the week in our lives. We headed cross-country; Final destination: Georgia! I have so many funny stories as most road trips do, but I think my favorite part was just seeing the 7 states we drove through.

When you travel it always feels like your world stops, but everything else continues to move forward....almost without you. Nashville Flooded, Time Square had a bomb scare and a massive Oil Spill is causing major havoc. So much for a week on the road.

Breakdown by State

Arizona - been there many times before. It was the same as it ever was.

New Mexico - snowed pretty good here. It rained and was very mountainous. This was our first nights stay and surprisingly a good room for $54 bucks. Sam and Daisy refused to go to potty at all this day!

Texas - I drove through some of Texas and napped the other half until we crossed over to OK. Driving down the freeway we saw two cop cars on the side of the road, both men with big cowboy hats shootin' the breeze. As we passed slowly, they tipped their hats to us. While it was funny, all I could think of was only in Texas!

Oklahoma - At a rest stop some guy asked me "Are them english?" as he pointed to our dogs. I told him no, they were Boxers and then one of them barked at the guy....they've been liking to do this lately. The guy turned to his friend and said, "Them dogs ell' box ya!" Overall, this was a boring drive and we stopped at a gas station in Chekotah, OK (Carrie Underwood's) home town. Poor girl needed to get outta town to survive! Can we say ghetto!

Arkansas - At Subway I always get Feta on my sandwich instead of the other processed cheeses they tend to have (yes I sound snotty). Steven ordered for us & Ursula (the woman helping him), looked up like he had to be kidding and said, "We got Cheddar and American, what'll ya have?" This was my "Toto we aren't in California anymore" moment! Arkansad is a very pretty state (probably my favorite to drive through other than TN)

Tennessee - We have so many friends here and each one was struggling with the floods. We were thankful that we had been 1 day slower in our drive due to the flooding, but sad for everyone that had lost their homes. People were literally lining the sides of highways and outside their cars staring at what once was their neighborhood, now a lake. It was amazing and heartbreaking to see the devastation. We stayed in Chattanooga that night and had some sushi in a hole in the wall little place. It cost an arm and a leg, but it was good for being in the middle of Chattanooga, TN.

Georgia - We arrived safe. With two dogs that loved their road trip and slept most of the way. We got our moving truck unloaded with the help of a very nice friend and my car was delivered in one piece! All in all, we could not have asked for a smoother, less eventful move. Our house is wonderful and once I find my camera cable, I'll upload some better pictures!

For now, this is Daisy and Sam staring out our hotel window holding hands.

The New Digs

Here's our new rental home in Georgia! It's a nice little home about 40 minutes from the heart of Atlanta (with no traffic, that is!) It's about 2000 sqft., 3BD, 2BTH and has an extra office area where I can work from home! Perfect!

Recently it's been more of a reality that this is happening and fast! Most are exciting thoughts, some are sad, but more than anything I know a great adventure awaits! I think as I was driving today it hit me that I can tell you how to get around town about 5 different ways. Back streets, side streets, freeways, and shortcuts. I've lived in CA my whole life and the same city, no less! So, to not really know where I'm at is a strange concept. Hopefully when ya'll visit, I'll have it down!

Job Hunt Success!

I got a job and I'm totally excited about it! When I leave my current position April 30th & we drive to Atlanta I will start work May 10th! So, basically, I have only 1 week without a job and we'll be driving cross-country! I'm super excited about this opportunity with Today's Admin and look forward to become part of their team! :)

Thanks for your support all! I feel the love!

"We've Got Big News"

Well, by now for some of you this is no surprise. For others, it just might be and I apologize if I haven't gotten the chance to contact you personally. This has been a whirlwind of decision making regarding this announcement and I feel like I needed to spread it in mass quantity in order to relay who, what, where, when, and why.

We have decided to pick up our lives, our jobs and our doggies and head to a place commonly referred to as "The ATL"

Atlanta, Georgia is the next stop on the map for us. We leave Southern California (May 1st), excited for the new adventures that lie ahead and anticipation of something great. For a long time now, as you can tell by the title of this blog, Steven and I have been talking about moving. If you really know us, you know this is what has been on our brains! Almost annoyingly. I'm sure some of you figured we wouldn't move, it was just something to talk about....we thought that too at times! :)

It almost happened back in 2007 right after we got married, but we didn't feel the time was right. Then, we bought our home. So, we were here for a while, paying off debt and getting re-grounded in life, church and relationships. The last 3 years has been a learning time, especially this last year. It's been filled with excitement and disappointment; pain and healing; truth and promise. We know now, is our time to Go! We've been waiting for the "Go!" We know it not only comes through people encouraging us in this pursuit, but by scripture and desire and a readiness to start a new chapter in our lives. To frontier into the unknown for a bit and to embark on a brand new season.

A conversation with a old friend prompted the illustration of a field being plowed. While blessings flowed in many areas over the past 3 years, I feel like I've been plowed. It was painful, it took a lot longer than I expected and it wasn't always fun. I've learned a lot. I've grown a lot. I still don't have it all figure out! :) I'm now comfortable with that fact. But after you plow a field seeds are planted and there is a harvest. That's the season most look forward to; where new life and growth takes place.

Both Steven & I emerge from this season, more ready than ever to take on life with a new vengeance. We don't walk blindly in faith, but a reassured confidence in knowing God's promises to us. I can't say it will be the Yellow Brick Road, leading us to some amazing place in our lives, but I can't say it won't be either. My hope is stronger than ever and I'm excited about what lies around the corner!

Thank you to everyone who has ever prayed for us, encouraged us, stuck with us and been our ally. We appreciate you and know you are special to us!