Let's get started though. I know there are loads of questions floating around your minds about our life. I'll do my best to guess what the questions are and give an adequate answer. If anything is unanswered, leave a comment asking and I'll get back to you!
Where are you now? Well, we're here, in Twin Falls Idaho.
What are you doing there? Trent is working with his dad and looking for a job and I'm looking for a place for us to live.
What do you mean? Why are you looking for a place to live, you live in Washington? It has the potential of being a long story, so I'll make it short. After 3+ months of being unemployed, seeking the Lord for direction and thinking long and hard about WHAT and WHERE we want to be at this time in our lives, we decided that Twin Falls (or thereabouts) was the place for us. Trent wants to be a farmer and/or work with his dad. He can be a farmer anywhere, but he can only work with his dad here, so here we came.
Where are you going to live? Well, we are hoping to find a perfect place to move. Something permanent would be nice, but all the ducks have to line up just perfectly for that. We are looking at rentals too, but nothing is coming around in our needed size and budget yet, so prayers would be super appreciated in that area specifically.
What about your awesome OB in Prosser? Well, thankfully I have a mother-in-law who just happens to be a nurse AND a sister-in-law who WORKS on the OB floor at the hospital here in town. I got the insiders scoop on doctors from said sister (who has the same outlook on birth, interventions etc. as we do!) and have an appointment with one she HIGHLY recommended on Thursday. I am sad to leave our Prosser doctor, but so pleased that there are a few in TF that will work for us!
So, how is Trent's job search going? Much better here then it was in Washington. He had two interviews yesterday and has been able to at least get his foot in the door in many places around town/surrounding area. We are praying something works out soon though, as finances are running low and having that said job would help us get a permanent place to live.
Well, aren't you going to miss Washington? That questions answer is actually one of the things that helped us make the choice to move to TF. We figured out that we had 3 reasons to stick around. 1. Our neighbors are the greatest neighbors you could ask for. We were super blessed and even thinking about moving away from our neighbors is difficult! 2. Our church. Oh how we love Grace Fellowship in Prosser! Great people, great fellowship, sermons, worship, and food! I had also just started a bible study that I was super excited about. Thankfully we have a church here that we love, but it's hard to leave one for another. 3. My doctor, but as you can read above that is not a problem anymore.
So when is this big move? Oh how I wish I knew the answer! I will go back to Washington and start packing when one of two things happens. 1. we find a place to live. 2. trent gets a job. We thought that #1 would have happened already, but alas, it has not. We know we need to move sooner then later, as I am now 30 weeks along in this lovely pregnancy and we need to get moved and settled before baby B joins us!
How do you feel about moving again? Oiy vey. Not super great, but I've been thinking of it more like this: we are moving back to a place where we have family. When you think of it like that, it's much better. Plus Idaho feels more like home. The cost and work of moving is pretty daunting though.
So there you have it. Hope that answers all your questions! :)
We are praying like gangbusters for God's Will in your lives, your housing, your family, and your church. He is GOOD and He always provides. I do hope the answer comes soon, though we love having you here with us. Lylyly.
ReplyDeleteawesome job, Nicnic. Very thorough. Although I'm curious how the answer to the "aren't you going to miss WA" question helped you decide to move. It sounded more like reasons to stay/miss Washington. I may come up with more questions. But for now, I'm satisfied; thank you! I love you mucho and am certain your family will flourish as you come through this next stage of your lives.
ReplyDeleteGood post. I feel a balderdasher's word popping up.
ReplyDeleteJEssica, because there were only 3 reasons to stay...and those 3 reasons didn't bring income in. :)
ReplyDeleteI have actually been wondering about a lot of the things you answered.
ReplyDeleteWe just moved to TX, and yes the cost and thought of moving while this preggo was daunting.
What's funny is that our reasons for staying were similar. Our reasons for moving were not lack of job but lack of support when baby would come. We were only beginning to make great friendships but had been in AR quite some time. TX ended up being a clear choice because of some obvious signs from the Lord but also because we have "family" here. We're here without our house in place but it should be before Asher is here. having our things in storage has not been fun. However, staying with our friends has proved to be much less challenging than we anticipated, so that's been a blessing.
Will pray that you find a place. I knwo for us, buying was $300 cheaper a month than renting but it can be a long process.
Love you dearie.