4.17.2011

Change Coming All At Once...

So as much as our other aspects of life have definitely been put on hold the past 24 days, we are excited that Stephen has finally finished up with his classes at BYU and is all set to graduate next week. We honestly can't believe we're at this point and are amazed at how fast the past 2 years have gone by. We are excited for the many new adventures that lay ahead and with the boys in the hospital we're trying to figure a few things out. We feel so blessed that he already has a job lined up and will start at the end of June. Another huge blessing is that we've already found somebody to rent our townhouse. We are so glad that these two huge things were taken care of way before the boys were born and we are so grateful not to have to worry about that with everything else that is going on. With that being said...we have a lot of change coming all at once.

We will be moving at the end of April...yes in just a few weeks... to live with my parents for a few months before Stephen starts his job this summer (this has always been part of the plan) But now, we just won't be able to go out there together. Oh yeah, a lot have been asking where we'll be going? Well about 2 days after the boys were born we finally found out where AT&T has placed us for our first year. We're heading to Chicago!!! We are really excited and we're kind of shocked that we got this location. Shocked because there were only 2 positions open there and being a new hire, we didn't think he'd get it. We're way excited because we'll be closer to Stephen's family. (He has a sister that will be about 2 hours away and his family in Michigan will only be about a 6 hours away).

Our plan for now.... is that he'll drive out the middle/end of June with our moving truck and get everything settled and start working.  I'll stay here with the boys until they can come home from the hospital. Then, we'll probably just play it by ear and I'll stay here until the boys are strong enough to make the move. We're guessing that might be July, August or even possibly September...but who knows. That seems so far away right now and it will definitely be a long few months to be apart.

5 comments:

Mesia said...

Emily, very exciting news with graduation and your new job! Chicago is awesome! I'm happy for you all! I continue to pray for your sweet little boys.

Andrea said...

Yay!! Chicago is only 3 hours from us!! In fact we are going there next weekend for a Cubs game. We are only here for another year, but we will definitely have to plan a time to get together!!

pj said...

Congratulations Stephen!!!!!

Cambric said...

awww im sad you are moving but excited for you all at the same time! good luck with this transition and congrats to S for graduating and getting the job. enjoy chicago!

Kasey and Jim said...

Chicago could be lots of fun! Can we come and visit you once you get settled? I am sticking close to your blog for updates on those cute little boys. Keep them coming!!