Y'all were all right ... we are moving to TEXAS! And if Amelia's notions are correct, we will all turn into a pack of cowboys as soon as we step foot in the state. Supposedly, someone is watching a horse for her there. ??? Should any of you happen to be or know the horsewatcher, kindly reassure me so that I may put her mind to rest that her horse is being well fed and watered.
My mind is racing with so many things, I hardly know where to start. Long story short (I do hope):
Just before we got married, Mike took a job with a great company here in Atlanta ... moving him from the Carolinas and me from Tennessee. I am certain that many of y'all know that I am a girl of old-fashioned ideas, and I just knew we were going to be here forever, raise our brood, and he would retire from that company many years down the road, and then we would turn into grandparents. The End.
Had you asked me at the beginning of December if I would be here for the rest of my days, I'd have given you money to take to the bank on it. It sure is a good thing nobody asked me. Shortly before the holidays, Mike received a call that would change the life plan I had set up in my mind. I am not one who takes well to change, but to see my husband so excited about the new position was all I needed. I literally started packing that day. And watching the complete series of Dallas ... just to get me ready for life in Texas.
Now, where exactly are we going?
Austin!
When are we loading up the truck and moving?
When we sell our home here in Atlanta. Our plan is to have it on the market in a couple weeks.
What are our plans for setting up our new home?
We are planning to find a place to rent while we learn the area before buying a new home. Renting or buying, I am looking forward to making a new space our own little sanctuary.
Am I expecting?
I get this question A LOT! Not yet. ;o) Hopefully, we can hold off the next baby till we get settled. I say that only because I cannot imagine orchestrating a move and selling a home whilst pregnant. However, should The Bossman come through the door and tell me it's time, we all know I'd be game.
Am I sad to leave this place?
Yes and no, of course. I will miss so many things about this wonderful place. I love Georgia, and part of my heart will always be here. Especially my little yellow house on the hill. I will miss the nursery where I brought both of my sweet babies home and rocked them by the window. We have received so many blessings in this place, but I know the Lord has many more things in store for this family. And I do love trusting in my God.
I am so incredibly grateful and thankful to so many of y'all who have taken the time to let me know you are praying for us and thinking about us and loving us. The same is yours in return. To those of y'all who live in Austin and have graciously offered to help us find our footing, thank you! I am anxious to meet every last one of you!
I hope everyone is enjoying this incredible spring season!
I have to tell you that I just checked your blog last night (even though I have you on my Google reader!) just to make sure I hadn't missed a post since it had been so long! Your blog is still one of my absolute favorites, and this New England girl missed reading the "y'all's" and the "mercys." lol
What a great adventure! Your willingness to embrace it is such an encouragement - we recently had our life kinda up-heaved, too. I have found many blessings amidst the tough stuff. I hope you will find joy in your new state. And maybe, just maybe, you will let us peek in on the way you have decorated your new house? ;)
Posted by: Jessica @ This Blessed Life | April 06, 2011 at 05:57 PM
So excited about your new adventure!!!! :) I can't wait to hear all about it! Erin
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Posted by: Erin | April 06, 2011 at 05:59 PM
oh....I am so jealous that you are moving to Austin. We are in Dallas, but Austin is where i yearn to live....it is AMAZING to say the least!!!
Good luck on your move!!!
Posted by: Rosemary | April 06, 2011 at 06:17 PM
Thank the Lord you're alright blessed girl! I hope everything works out well for y'all. I am bummed that you're moving and we never got to get together. Take care!
Posted by: Farrah | April 06, 2011 at 06:28 PM
I can't wait to meet you either! I've got some sweet tea waiting! :) Praying y'all have a smooth moving experience and that your house sells quickly. Then lets get y'all down here! :)
Amy in Austin
Posted by: Amy from Austin, TX | April 06, 2011 at 06:44 PM
I'll be praying all goes well with the move. I felt pangs of sadness when we moved out of our first marital home, esp. after bringing two babies home there-ever read Anne's House of Dreams?- that's how I felt, even though it was a renter, but once you've embraced the idea and challenge of renesting- as it sounds like you have, then it gets exciting!
God bless
Claire
Posted by: Heart Reflections Live | April 06, 2011 at 10:20 PM
I'm so glad you updated. I salute you the way you are taking this move on the chin, and finding the good things about it. I wouldn't be half as happy as you, so I am full of admiration.
Good luck with your housesale, and with the moving plans. Hope you can keep us posted as things happen,but if not, we'll all understand. It's going to be a busy summer for you.
xxxx
Posted by: sadie | April 07, 2011 at 02:13 AM
So glad to hear from you - been missing you! And so excited about this new season, this new adventure for you & your family!
Posted by: tonya | April 07, 2011 at 04:16 AM
So excited for you all, Katie. Good to hear an update on what's going on in your lives. We are in the middle of a transition ourselves, and my husband has been talking with a company about a position in Georgia for us! We have family in Roswell, so that would be wonderful, but we're waiting on God to move first.
Blessings to you as you prepare to sell your home and move. Selling in our area is tough right now.
Posted by: Karen | April 07, 2011 at 05:30 AM
Good Luck with your move and blessings to all.
Posted by: Stephanie | April 07, 2011 at 05:42 AM
I have missed your posts!!! I've been following your blog since I started reading blogs... It's always been a favorite!
I am excited for your family and the new adventures in your near future. I will definitely keep all of you in my prayers!!!
Posted by: Ashley | April 07, 2011 at 06:15 AM
We are praying that your move goes very smoothly - I know that you will make whatever house you are in a comfortable,
cozy home for your family. One thing I am praying for though is that Texas for you will be NOTHING like the show "Dallas"!! All that DRAMA! :)
Posted by: Ana | April 07, 2011 at 06:23 AM
Austin is so much better than San Antonio where I first thought you where going! Born and bred here- I can't wait to see Austin through your eyes. Happy to help in any way!
Mark your calendar right now to visit Round Top in October- it is totally your thing with antiques, vintage linens, etc.
Posted by: Anna Jenkins | April 07, 2011 at 06:27 AM
We live in Houston, but we would love to live in Austin. Have you looked at anything in Georgetown yet? It is a smaller community about 30 minutes from Austin, but is lovely. That is the perfect place to live!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 07, 2011 at 07:57 AM
I have been following your blog through Kelly's Korner and I love it! I have actually lived in Austin since I was 9 and after college my husband and I settled here. It is beautiful and we love it. if you need any tips please don't hesitate to ask...my email is claireharvey06@yahoo.com
I am a teacher/coach and my husband is a teacher and worship pastor at our church!
Welcome to Texas...and by the way you don't have to turn into a cowboy :)
Posted by: Claire Harvey | April 07, 2011 at 09:47 AM
I LOVE this post! I am so excited for you to move to Austin--mainly because Austin is a huge city that I want to visit sometime soon!! :) I loved seeing you and the babies at the wedding--thank you so much for making the effort to be there!! :)
Posted by: Becky | April 07, 2011 at 09:48 AM
you are going to love austin! I've only been there once, but have quite a few friends from there or who have lived there. the only bad thing is that UT is there! ;-)
Posted by: jennifer | April 07, 2011 at 11:15 AM
We lived in Austin for several years my parents helped start a church there, Hill Country Bible Church. We loved Austin, so much to do and the Hill Country is just beautiful!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 07, 2011 at 11:23 AM
We just got home from visiting Austin for the very first time. It was amazing! SO excited for y'all!
Posted by: jenny | April 07, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Dang! Im jealous of Austin. I was hoping you were gonna move to Bay City, Texas. I dont really know why you would move to our little 20k person town, but a girl can hope. Anyway, all my friends in Austin love it, so I think you are in for a pleasant surprise.
May your move go smoothly and God Bless!! Oh...
and WELCOME TO TEXAS!!
Posted by: Jenn S. | April 07, 2011 at 05:58 PM