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Time is flying! Tomorrow the moving company comes to look at our stuff, I guess to get an idea of what we have. On the 21st and 22nd they are coming to pack the house. Then on the 25th they will load everything. This is going to be a new experience for us. The last time we moved we did it ourselves and got paid for it. It was NOT worth the money!! We got about $3000 but it was so much work! Since Justin won't be coming with me this time we decided it would be best to let the Navy move us. It's going to be weird because you aren't allowed to pack anything yourself. If you do they unpack it and repack it. I feel like I should be up to my ears in boxes right now. It gives me a worried feeling, like I'm not getting things done! (This is not good as I have been worrying a lot lately!)

I will start my new job at Yell county special service center 3 weeks from today. I'm excited to go back! I will be in a different position than I was before. This time I will be the Medicaid waiver coordinator. I believe I'll really enjoy it!!

We will be living in Dardanelle. My cousin has a house there that she so graciously is letting us rent! We thought this was a good neutral place since we are still unsure about Justin's job situation. We are praying and believing he will find a good job quickly!

The next four months will be difficult. We haven't been apart in 3 years!! We have been spoiled on shore duty! But this move was the best choice for our future. A few hard months will ensure some security for us, in case a job doesn't come open right away for him.

I have to admit I've been a wave of emotions. I am excited, sad and scared all at once! I have really had to seek the Lord and pray for peace!! We have had a lot going on with or rent house in Florida that has added even more worry. I am so excited to be moving home. We have waited for this for 6 years!! I am sad to be away from Justin. And most of all, I am scared about him finding a good job. I know a lot if people don't understand why he would get out. Please just know we have prayed about this and our decision is a Godly one. Even if you were in the service 15 to 30 years ago you wouldn't understand. Budget cuts and down sizing has caused a very unstable military and his hob wasn't as safe as people believe.

We covet your prayers!! Specifically: Justin to find a place to stay in VA during this time, for both if us as we are separated, for a job to come open for him quickly, for me as I have been very worried about the move and Justin finding a job and safe travels for my mom and I as we make our way to Arkansas on the 1st. Oh, and for my antiques as they are being moved...I have had anxiety about someone else moving them!