Just an Update

Life for us has been a little crazy lately. First off Fred started his new job with Comcast in Huntsville, Alabama. He has survived the first few days and is looking forward to many more with the company. I have remained in Louisville to finish the work on our house to put it on the market. My parents have done so much and thank goodness the end is almost in sight. Then we can have the house on the market and pray it sells quickly so Fred and I can be reunited.

I’d also like to settle into our new life in Alabama before the baby comes. Did you catch that? Yes baby. My mom and I went to my fist OB appointment yesterday and got to see the little tadpole. Didn’t get to hear the heartbeat yet but everything is looking fine. I’m 7 weeks now which puts the due date at September 11^th, 2010. Fred and I are both very excited about being parents and really starting a whole new life in Alabama.

Well that’s the news for now :)

The Long Road

Fred left. I mean not 2 minutes ago he pulled out of the driveway on his way to Alabama.

Knowing that this is going to be the worst part of moving help a little. Understanding that this is extremely temporary helps with perspective but it still really SUCKS!

One thing that makes it really stink is we have no idea how long this is going to last. I know I will see him in about three weeks to go to Florida for a wedding. But after that weekend who knows how long it will be.

LOL! Fred will be home in about 30 minutes.... he forgot his Sunday clothes. Just answered the phone and yeah Fred forgot his ties, suit, shirts, and hangers. Thank goodness he noticed while he was still nearby. Oh my.....

Okay well I suppose time to start moving on. The greatest blessings in life often come after some of our greatest challenges.

Yes Alabama, That's Where We Are Going

There is nothing you can do to stop us! We are going to Alabama. And yup we are excited!!!! Well we are excited to be in Alabama not so much about the process of getting there. Anyway...
The Details
Fred accepted a new job with Comcast in Hunstville, Alabama. He will be doing the same type of job with the same title. But it's a great career move. Comcast is a national company so there is a lot more room for growth and promotions, but they like to treat their people as if it was still a small company. With good benefits, small team sizes, hands on training, and personal attention. Also if you are wonder yes Comcast is the company buying the majority of NBC from GE... which is exciting.
Fred heads down on the 22nd of January and starts work on the following Monday. He is going to be staying with some friends while we figure out exactly what is going to happen with the house and we locate an apartment for us to live in.
My parents and I have been working on getting the house ready for the market. Mom, Christina ( a good friend of mine) and I have been doing a ton of painting. A bedroom, a bathroom, and a kitchen so far. The missionaries were here yesterday and moved a TON of furniture around for staging and even put up a couple of our lights. The electrician will be here Thursday to put in the rest of the lights and mom and I will be doing more painting as the week goes on. We also seriously need to start packing. Going through my "deal with later boxes" and figure out exactly what is going and what is trash.
So our lives are crazy and the house is a mess but we are very excited about what the future holds.
Later Days!

Ramblings of a Sane Mind

This is a new blog that a friend of mine, good ole Davey, started and was gracious enough to let me be a part of. We already have some great posts so I encourage everyone to start reading it. So entice you more here is the first post I wrote :)

Pretty Good is a Qualified Answer

For anyone who doesn't know me I'm sick a lot. And if you do know me I'm still sick a lot. Needless to say people are always checking up on me, not just normal "hey how ya doin" but "how are you feeling today" or "how are you dealing". Many years ago I decided on an honesty policy when people ask me questions like that. Mostly I answer "Pretty Good". That is my honest answer, sure maybe I could elaborate but I don't want to overload people with my problems unless they really want them. But that's a point for another ramble. Anyway..... back to pretty good..... So I give this practically all the time, and it really is an honest answer. If I'm out and about, or had enough to let you in my front door I'm pretty good. What gets me is the audacity of some people to say "just pretty good?" Oh come on folks!!!! Accept the fact that my life has more challenges than yours and the fact that when I get out I'm only 'pretty good'. Be thankful that I'm not miserable, horrible, bad, or even awful. Also remember that pretty good is better than just plain good. So no I'm not to your level of everyday is described as terrific or awesome those words I reserve for extremely special days so I, and those close to me, know that I really was a stand out day.

So if someone says they are pretty good take that at face value. Let them enjoy whatever level of good their day is. And if you have to ask a secondary question ask, "what makes it pretty good?" but only if you really want to listen and care about what will come out of that person's mouth next. And if you are a person describing your day, never lie. If your day really is awesome, bad, rockin, or even pretty good then say so, people want the truth.

Until next ramble :)

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