Packing and Leaving

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I have A LOT of posts to do of packing and our trip up to Washington. I took a few pictures of the house and moving truck on our last day and night in our place. I had a lot of emotions going through my mind at the time! I was sad to see my home that I have lived in for a year and a half be empty and all of my belongings in a jammed packed truck that would be gone and on its way to Washington without me.





I really didnt think that it was going to effect me the way it did. I like to call myself a pretty independent girl but seeing Ryan leave with the truck and leave me behind it really made me realize that it is a good thing that I didnt stay behind for good to continue to work while he was up there. I

I had the week of the 24th till the 4th of Jan off due to holiday break. I had a wonderful time staying at a few friends house and Young Woman's homes. It was pretty special. I wish I had more time to make more rounds but I soon realized that my little puppy needed to be in a stable place where he felt comfortable and loved because he was sure feeling anxious and worried. They are like little babies. They need to feel secure and know where they are! I love his tender spirit.

I finished my last week of work before Ryan came home and it was a hard one! They hired a new girl to replace me which I was happy that there was going to be a good transition for my kids but I am REALLY protective of MY kids and it was really hard to leave my mom's and my little ones to someone else! She is wonderful but still! It was also hard because I couldnt say the goodbyes that I wanted too and felt a little weird crying as I am walking away from them! I get VERY attached and it NEVER gets easy for me! I truly love what I do and I really felt like I was NEGLECTING my families!

Sunday was the hardest to say goodbye! We left friends that we will miss so much! It is hard to find people that both the husband and wife get along and we are so sad because it doesnt happen very often!!! As I have mentioned before this ward and the people in it are VERY special to me and have such a place in my heart! I will post more on what they did for me later that touched my heart and made me just bawl and bawl. I knew it was going to be hard to leave but it was A LOT harder than I thought!


I prayed a lot and worked on being excited for the future and the wonderful vacation that I got to spend with Ryan! Which from the few next posts to come you will see how much fun we had!

We are safe and sound in Beautiful Washington! I am feeling so blessed by Heavenly Father! It has been beautiful weather all week and from what I hear not so good in Phoenix! :) It is nice to be feeling 100% again and no more sickiness!! WAHOO!!

I hope that I can be lead and guided to know what is next for me as far as work and so forth! I know we are suppose to be here so BRING IT ON!!! :)

This is Mt. Rainer it is the view behind Ryan's parents house

Comments

Elder Jake Zebe said…
I've been thinking of you and hoping all is well. We are back in LV and it feels very surreal to be back in our home and surroundings. Feels like we've been on an extended vacation. It was harder to leave Alpine than I thought. I realized I had made some sweet connections. A few sweet friends made me feel very loved. Now we are unpacking...wow! I am feeling a little overwhelmed. But taking one day at a time. Miss you and love you dearly!
January 22, 2010 at 5:07 PM
alison huston said…
That is SUCH a beautiful mountain, but it doesn't hold a candle to all our beautiful dead looking cactus's HOME in Arizona. (hoping you don't forget where your "home" is) I'm telling you the sky's have been so dark and gloomy since you left. It's exactly how I feel not having you guys here. (in due time, I'll accept your gone) We miss you so much. It was hard having you leave. What I wasn't anticipating was how hard it'd be on ALL of us. Every person in this dang house is going thru Karmann and Haydeez withdrawals. I don't know what we'd do if we didn't have our computer cameras. What a HUGE blessing to be able to see you when we talk... Love you tons!
January 22, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Hayley said…
We miss you! I remember when we moved from our first house I cried for 4 hours straight. You don't realize how quickly you become attached to things. I am glad that everything is going okay for you. You will be settled in, in no time.
January 22, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Beth said…
I've been thinking of you almost every day and wondering how you are. We already miss you. I have been checking your blog anxiously to see an update, and I can't wait to hear more about your trip. I am so glad you guys are safe and settled! What a beautiful view! We miss you girl! You are doing what is right and you will find your way, I know it! Love ya.
January 22, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Alyson said…
So glad you made it there safely. Can't wait to see what this new stage in life brings for you. You deserve nothing but the best, my friend!

ps. Thanks for the sweet comment on my post. Good (and hard and sad) to know there is someone who is going through some of the same things and really understands. Love ya!
January 24, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Ashley said…
We are so glad you made it and had some fun along the way. We miss you!! The last couple times we went to side by side Gage asked about you over and over. But I think he finally gets it b/c now he now goes around the house saying, "Karmann go to Washington". He really likes saying "Washington". Hope you are liking it just as much. Love ya!
February 7, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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