I’m absolutely beat. Bear with me: this is not going to be a beautiful-uplifting-reflection-essay, but a let-me-get-my-head-on-straight post.
So, to cut to the chase, we are moving. Not far, granted, literally just across the neighborhood. Our current landlords are selling the house this spring so we had to go house hunting. Finding something with enough space, in the correct arrangement, in budget, not horribly far from the church, is a tall order. We could have gone with something quite nice, completely redone, with lots of trees and backing onto a golf course, but 2 years ago it had 8 feet of water in it (and it’s a one storey house). No flood plains, thank you.
So we found a house with lots of space and enough bedrooms (5, plus the game room for the little girls), but alas, no trees, not even a crepe myrtle. Well, you can’t have everything.
We can take possession 2 weeks from Monday. The goal is to move over M-F and be settled again by the next weekend in time for services. I literally started packing the first things this afternoon as we were taking down and putting away all the Christmas things. My to-do list is massive.
In addition, St. Tikhon’s monastery bookstore is wanting dolls and censers. 😳 I have an order for a priest doll already, and I’m trying to figure out how it will all get done. I’m genuinely not complaining because God is providing the means to pay for all the expenses associated with moving. I just hope it can all get done. I don’t yet know when they want the order ready by yet; it’s still in the discussion stage. May God strengthen me!
The big girls start back to college classes on Monday and I know I will miss their help. They did very well last semester and I’m sure they will this semester too. Homeschool will be spotty at best until we’re settled.
One big blessing: we’re not having to move in August! That’s a big deal in the south. When we moved here we literally had to cool off after every trip in and out of the truck because it was so hot we were getting dizzy.
Praying With My Feet 
It’s tough to do, but if you can, take it one task at a time, and perhaps friends and parish family can help?
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We are definitely going to be getting some help from parishioners. Several helped us when we moved in and there’s help available this time too. Thank God for them! No one else can do the sewing and crocheting though, lol.
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God be with you. I feel for you but He is good and will strengthen you. Will pray for you.
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I will be praying for you too.
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Too early in the morning for posting. I put my email address where my name should be. Can you delete the first post?
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Done!
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May God give you strength! I’ve been bouncing around during my break from college, so I at least kind of understand. I’m so glad you found somewhere close, and I hope you can plant some trees!
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We’re renting so we can’t make any changes, but we won’t be there forever!
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Thank you!
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May God strengthen you for all that is ahead! We moved recently and life didn’t slow down just because we were moving. The ‘to-do’ list was indeed endless but God did provide and somehow we got everything done. I appreciate all the ways you have highlighted what has been provided! May God help you see those things each day–I think that is what got me through it.
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There are lots and lots of blessings! As long as I don’t forget to pay attention to them. ☺️
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I hope y’all can plant trees there. February is a great month for planting.
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We won’t be able to since we’re renting, but otherwise I’d agree!
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To quote a line from one of my all time favorite books, Excellent Women by Barbara Pym, “Moving is such a business.” I am very glad you will not be too far from the church. Prayers for a smooth transition and mostly that you are able to get your sewing and crocheting done as well.
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Thank you!
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I’m so glad to hear you found something! It can be a harrowing time. My sister tried to convince me to buy a condo in an area that was on a floodplain and floods a lot, only because it was cheaper. But what good is it if things are getting destroyed? No wonder there were so many condos for sale in that area. Just like you, Glory to God, I found something just in time. May God grant you many blessings in your new place! 🙏💕☦️🕊
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Thank you! It sure was tempting, but looking at YT video of boats and jet skis conducting rescues in the area…off of rooftops…put me off the notion.
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Yikes! 😄
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Yeah, that was Harvey. Our neighborhood stayed high and dry.
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Yes, IXNAY on the flood plain! God bless you and make you energetic and focused and humorous and persistent and triumphant.
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Yes! Maintain that sense of humor!
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I hope your move goes smoothly. I really dislike moving. Not only the packing but also the unpacking and deciding what goes where.
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It’s not my favorite thing, but the bonus is getting rid of junk and starting fresh!
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Moving, aieee! Such a lot of work. But very glad you found a house that suits, and NOT in a floodplain! I’ll pray for you and yours!
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Thank you! Prayers desperately needed!
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