Well, it's been one week since the moving truck brought our stuff. We are more than 50% moved in, but for me, it's a slow process. However, it has been so great since moving here. Here are some things to cross off our list:
1. We sold (are in the process of closing) our house in Jackson. It's a funny story and one that shows how amazingly (hilariously) God works. Just like Shawn getting his job at the University of Evansville, it all happened pretty quickly. There was a couple from Lansing who wanted to buy our house, but needed to sell theirs first. They viewed Kibby Road thrice, and had two contractors come for estimates towards changes they would have liked to had made. We thought, 'oh, it's a slow process, but pretty likely that it will sell soon.' So they made an offer, but not one that we felt comfortable with. Then, another woman called and wanted to view the house while we were in Indiana. We said 'wait a week when we hire a relator and then she could view it whenever most convenient.' Three days later she called and said their family loved the photos they saw online and were willing to make the 3 hour drive (do I see a trinity theme here?) to view it. Shawn showed them the house and they made an offer right then. Crazy! They have a two-year old girl and love the outdoors and I think they'll look out for Mary Lou (the neighbor who shares the driveway)just fine.
2. Niki has started an exercise challenge and I've been at it for a week. So far so good!
3. The piano is in a bit of a remission at the moment. Here's this story: The movers got to our house and said they might not be able to get it inside. After a bit of complaining and Shawn's persistence, they decided to give it a go. (gasp!) In the truck, they dropped it about an inch off of the ground and I heard the sound of all 88 pitches (I wasn't watching) but they made it in safely after that. There is a chip on the side and where the pedal rod attaches to the pedals. So I went to play the piano and all the notes sounded sustained although the pedal was not depressed. Shawn loosened the pedal rod completely and now the rods are not attached. So, my lovely piano is just sitting there until the tuner comes and fixes it. As much as I'd like to play, I can wait since I still have many boxes to unpack.
4. We have great neighbors! They are our age and have two boys who are 6 and 4 (only 1 day younger than Abigail). Abigail and Keenen have been playing with them everyday since we've moved here and we have benefited from the bounty of their garden. I have seen a great growth of independence from Abigail and Keenen and am really excited to see how they grow here on Cherry Hill.
5. We have been exploring Newburgh and Evansville and have been having a splendid time. We've walked along the river walks, gone to parks, restaurants, the Bizarre and the zoo. We've gone to one church for two weeks and this week we'll try another.
Tomorrow we are going to the German festival in Evansville and a Bluegrass festival in Kentucky. Lots going on and lots to do, but I hope my next post will come sooner and with photos.
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