So first I wanted to say thank you for all your nice phone messages, emails, comments, etc. since my last post. I guess I invited you all to my pity party. I kept waiting for the special van to show up with a straight jacket--just my size.
Really, I truly appreciate your concern and everything! A few of you even offered to let me kick you in the teeth. Wow! That's friendship! It absolutely helps knowing that there are so many people who care.
So we're moving to Dallas. Like, soon. How soon? Dave starts his new job July 1st. That's right--2008. I actually haven't given it too much thought. Which is a problem, I suppose. There is certainly a lot to do. Luckily, I haven't had much of a chance to think about since I've had family visiting for the past week--which was a really nice distraction for me. They all just left today so now I guess it's time to face reality. Maybe I'll go sit in the corner for a while and trill my lips.
If I were keeping a gratitude journal (which really is a good idea, it just has to be MY idea), I would make a list of all the good things about moving to Dallas. A short list would be:
1. It's a great opportunity for Dave's career, and for our future.
2.. Dave's sister Julie and her family, who we all love, live there.
3. Dave's parents have furniture in a storage unit there, which means they may go back there after their mission???
4. There's a temple there.
5. There's a Cosco there.
6.. It's still Texas--and as it turns out, I'm a Texan.
7. There's more than one mall.
8. There's lots of other stuff there. What other stuff? I can't think of them at the moment.
If I were keeping a Debbie Downer journal (and you all know that I am), my list might be a bit longer. A few of the items would be:
1. I will have to leave a town that I love, that has been my home for 8 1/2 years--which is longer than I've lived anywhere.
2. I will have to leave my beautiful home, full of wonderful happy memories, and kind, loving neighbors.
3. I will have to pack up Zach's room and put away his crib, his clothes, his toys...for good.
4. I will leave an amazing support system--and the greatest friends who have helped me through the most difficult days of my life. And I will be leaving a place where people knew Zach, as a real, living person (and loved him).
5. I will be leaving Dave's brother Ben, and his awesome family, who have been "there" for us and who we enjoy spending time with.
6. I will be leaving Zachary, at least the physical place where I can leave him flowers and talk to him. (I know there are other places to feel close to him, but this was one of them).
7. My kids will also be leaving their dear friends, swim teams, teachers, support.
8. I have to include this one....I will be leaving Lorena--who has mopped my floors for 5 years now. That's a tough one. (I know most of you don't feel sorry for me on that one). :) But this is MY Debbie Downer list.
9. To name just a few....an awesome piano teacher who comes to my house, the ability to get almost anywhere I want to go in 5 minutes, an awesome ward, a great school, The Garlic Press, Rosa's, and about 63 more irreplacable things. Maybe 64.
Also, I should add "no more dust storms" to my gratitude list. And perhaps it will be nice to see green things growing. But that's it!
13 years ago
8 comments:
Hot diggity... that is fast! I do have to say that I am excited about the fact that we have the chance of seeing you guys there...my parents live in Frisco! Oh yeah the "retail therapy" there is amazing.... stores galore and fun ones. I can see how hard it must be for you to just think about leaving Midland by reading your list.. Y'all will be greatly missed! Please know that you will always have support from your friends anywhere you go. How blessed and lucky Dallas is to get you guys! luv- Shel-
Oh my heck that is fast!! Good luck with yalls move! Have fun shopping!
Wow that is fast. Funny once you make a decision how fast things go. Dallas seems to be the place where people are moving too. Your lists are equal so that helps. You need to add a better variety of resturants to that list also. Change is good sometimes. Hard. We will definitely miss ya tons. Tami started something around here didn't she!
What?! I just get back into town and see this. We will miss y'all so much!!
I am happy for your new opportunity and Dave's advancement. Let me know if you need help packing.
Here is my pro list:
1. There is a non-stop flight to Dallas, not Midland, from SLC.
2. My step-dad's family lives in Fort Worth, and my mom and Gary go there to visit, I could go with them and visit you.
3. It turns out I am a Texan too, oh yeah, I was just born there.
4. Another excuse to come out and visit the new place!
Debbie Downer List:
1. I am sad for all the reasons you are, they are valid ones.
2. I will miss flying over the flat miles and miles of dirt with sticks coming out of the ground. That was cool.
Good Luck with packing everything! Let me know if you need my label maker. I'll just have to fly out to give it to you, it's very special.
i don't know which list you should put it on but you'll also no longer be in the town where an unkillable cheerleader doesn't get killed thus saving the world. i'm happy/sorry for you - whichever applies.
Wow! Am I excited! I finally found your blog & start reading it and wow you are moving my direction! I have missed your family so much (even just watching them in church) and Dave & Justin home teaching me. I am in Phoenix until the 8th of July at Taylor & Candra's but will be very excited to see you when you get here. Are you still thinking Southlake? I will help in anyway you need me---I am glad it isn't me moving again!
Gillian, we are in the Dallas area, too! Thank you for your comments on my blog -- it introduced me to yours, and it is very touching. I hope we have an opportunity to meet you, our new neighbors!
Krista
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