NUMBER NINE

Before this year is up we will be making the ninth move of our marriage. Yep, ninth. Our frequent moving mile points are definitely getting up there. Where should we go next? Well, that's the question of the month. Where to go...?

Just a few days after I had taken the "after" photos of this house and the day that I put up our Christmas tree...an offer came in and was accepted. We knew that this was temporary housing. We just didn't expect to happen all of the sudden. Yeah, the showings had become more frequent, but they had been steady throughout the summer months and so for it to continue to be shown without any action was normal. Then one day, while sitting around the Park's kitchen table, my aunt calls to say that there were some people who wanted to come look at it again before writing an offer. I looked at Thomas in unbelief. An offer? I had just finished decorating! We had finally gotten to a balance point with my new job, church callings, workouts, etc...it can't sell now...the holidays are coming!?

But sure enough. The inspection has been done, the apartment hunting has begun, and we're packing up our stuff, again. This is a difficult move for me. It will be hard to say goodbye to this house that has been in the family for over 50 years. I'm so glad we've had the chance to make our own memories of the little house on Porter Ave. I will forever keep it in my heart.

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In other news, my job is still awesome. Even though I spend over 15 hours a week commuting, it's totally worth it. There is a special peace and joy that comes from working to literally build up the kingdom of God. The temples are full of beautiful furniture, gorgeous murals, elegant finishes, and wonderful people...but it's what happens inside that changes people's lives for eternity. Today I was reminded about the joy that comes from living the commandments when I read this profound scripture:

"And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it." {Mosiah 2:41}

There are busy days ahead...but it's the season of Thanksgiving, and I need to remember to be thankful for and happy life, especially in this stressful time as we find another place to live. 

On to bigger and better things...I guess. Let's just hope we get to stay at the next place for a while...or did I totally just jinx it...