Nope — not pregnant.
And, no — not adopting again (not quite yet!!!!!! I’m ready, though!)
Nope, the big news is… (drrrrrrrrumrolllllllll — are you ready????)
We’re moving.
Out of state…
To Idaho.
Whew. Okay, it’s out — it’s official now. I’ve been putting off saying anything because I knew once I did, it would hit me straight in the gut with all of it’s irrevocable inevitability.
The crazy thing is how fast this whole process has been. The inkling, the thinking, the looking, the doors opening, the decision-making-deadline, the committing — and now the packing.
And our move-in date? Tomorrow.
Ha hahahhaha!!!!! Good one, Huh?? Sadly, it’s true — and I only started packing today. I have been procrastinating fiercely because it was yet another thing that made this move “official” and I am the QUEEN of denial!
Hey, I know it’s just a move and most people move around. But, not me. I’ve lived in this state and in this county my entire life. I was born here, raised here, fell in love, went to school, and got married here; I started my family here and this is where my life-long friends and family live. My roots go deep — very, very deep into this land. It is painfully hard beyond words to think about leaving. It’s a ripping and tearing of everything that is beloved to me and everything that has made me who I am at my core.
Plus, have you SEEN the photos? It’s a gorgeous, gorgeous corner of the world, this place.
I know in my head that this is the right move. It’s the smart move from every objective perspective for our family for a myriad of reasons. And we still own land here — we’ll be back. The “plan” is to spend a couple of years in Idaho and then move back. But I know how plans change… I know how time alters things. And I know that regardless of what happens in the future, it’s the end of a season of my life — a season that I’ve loved every minute of.
I am going to try my VERY best not to sniffle too much about how sad I am. I am going to put my head down and get to this whole doggone packing business. In fact, you may not hear very much from me for a long while. OR… on the other hand, I may continue trying to find every possible excuse to put off the inevitable, and you might actually hear from me MORE than usual! 🙂
At any rate, we’re moving…
Theoretically, tomorrow!
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October 15, 2008 at 2:45 am
Diane Larson
Amber,
Did I miss where you said “why” you were moving? To a town or the country? I will be praying for you. I know how hard transitions can be, I am not very good at them either.
Diane
October 15, 2008 at 3:06 am
missy
oh my goodness. i just cannot believe it. what are the details behind the decision? like diane, i want to know where? country? town? wow, oh wow. everyone expects this kind of news from me, but not you.
ok the shock is over. i will so be praying for you guys. moving is so hard on so many levels.
oh my, i just thought of poor sarah, how is she taking all of this? are you still making the trip to florida?
oh my…….
love you and praying for you guys. I know you will make anywhere you are home.
missy
October 15, 2008 at 9:31 am
Annee
Wow… you will be even further from us. Bummer. Like everyone else I need details.. where, and why. I will be praying that all goes well.
October 15, 2008 at 1:04 pm
katy
Details, details, details… though I am dying to know what’s going on, I know that the Lord must be doing something amazing!
So sad we have not made it up there yet. Really, really sad!
We had movers and packers today! All our stuff was packed out of our storage unit and we said good bye to it for the next… well, very long time.
Praying for you… Even though I did not really grow roots here, I still feel your pain. Our house here was the one we to which we brought all our kiddos home!
I keep trying to keep in mind the eternal perspective… these years are just one speck of salt in the big, big ocean. We are desiring to make that speck season as much as possible.
Love you,
KT
October 15, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Faith
Yes, details are sadly missing from this post. Praying for you to get the packing done and for God to ease your heart during this transition!
October 16, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Amber
Wow!! Good luck. Moving across country is not an easy thing to do. Hopefully you guys already know some people in Idaho? Have fun packing with your little ‘helpers’.
October 16, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Russ
I’m excited for you guys! I don’t know what lies on the other side, but I’m certain it will have an element of adventure in it (beginning with the 1-day move time). I can only imagine the challenge of leaving a place that is so deep inside you. It says quite a bit that you guys are stepping out and following where you feel led even if your heart may not be there yet. Way to go
Peter and Amber!
October 17, 2008 at 7:59 am
Jen Mirabile
Hey there, my name is Jen… I am one of Brandi’s friends who regularly checks your blog and have never commented. But have told Bran a few times that I LOVE Amber! 🙂
Anyways, I am so excited for you and your family. Moving can be so hard… I know because we just moved from Orlando to Nashville two months ago. We are still trying to find a church home and still getting adjusted. But I have found myself closer to God than I have been in a long time. Looking to Him daily almost hourly sometimes. 🙂
Good Luck with the packing!! 🙂
October 19, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Rusty&Jamie
This brought tears to my eyes. I totally understand! I too have never lived anywhere else. Friday we bought a used suv to ship to Liberia and now I have to pack it and get it to TN to ship. It makes it all more real. I will be praying for your family as you move and transition.
Jamie