Yep that’s right, we’re moving to Utah for a while. I know I know crazy right? I have not lived away from here since I was 5! Let alone away from my family! I am struggling with being so far from family, we are very close to each other and we have so much fun together! I told Josh that wherever we rent in Utah we have to have an extra room or two for family and friends to stay in when they visit (so yes, accept that as an invitation). Josh’s field of work has slowed down tremendously here in AZ so his boss told him about an opportunity at another one of their offices in Utah where he could gain experience in The transportation field of Civil Engineering instead of just the residential Land developing he is used too. It is quite an honor that they have had so much confidence in his abilities and so highly recommended him for the job. Josh is so excited for the new experience and knowledge he will get from this opportunity. The company he works for has been really good to us and we are just so glad to be sticking with them. For now the move is temporary until April and then we get to choose to stay there another two years or come home. I guess it all boils down to how much we like it there (how long I can stand being away from family and living in the snow). I will admit that I was excited for the adventure the first day we heard it was for sure (which was only this past weekend) but the next day everything dawned on me and I cried a lot. I could not even talk about it to anyone without balling like a baby no matter how hard I tried not to. I am much better now. Josh and I felt the need to attend the temple to gain the peace and confirmation this was a good choice for us. After a while (and many tears) I leaned over to Josh and told him I felt it would be good for us in our relationship and it would make us rely on each other more than ever and build our friendship. He told me he had the same impression. So there it was! All I needed to know. Since then I have felt the peace I need to not totally freak out with the stress of an extremely quick relocation. I am so thankful for the gospel in my life, it truly is the plan of Happiness!
3 months ago
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Gasp! Seriously? That's crazy! Well, yet another reason for me to visit Utah...although I don't think I will be swinging by in the next year, but you never know...how exciting!!!
Moving to Utah?! Well I am totally happy for you, I've wanted to move there myself so let me know how it goes! Snow sounds so fun!
Well congrats on the little adventure! It definitely will bring you guys even closer together having only each other to rely on. At least there are sure to be a lot of couples your age at church (unlike our ward in Ohio) so I'm sure you'll make friends fast and enjoy the change. Its took bad it wasn't over the summer instead of the one time its beautiful in AZ, winter!
Utah?! wow! Can I trade you?? J/K I think you'll like it there. It is hard moving away from family, but at least it's only temporary!
You guys are so fortunate that Josh's company is giving you this opportunity when many civil engineering companies are just laying people off. It will be a nice little adventure for you guys (not that Utah is a super adventurous place) and it will be good for you to come closer as a family. I wish you the best of luck!
I know that we all love being around our family but let me tell you...being away from them and having just your spouse (in your case your boys as well) will bring you so much closer together as a family and as a couple...I thought I was going to die (being away from my family) when I moved to Washington with Jim but it made us that much stronger, and closer! You can do it!!
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we are going to miss you so much! you were my first VT partner that I cold count on. figures. im so glad blogs exist so we can still keep in touch!
Oh my goodness! I can't believe it! I'm excited for you all the same. It will be a neat experience. Especially since you know it is TEMPORARY! I for one, hope you don't like it and come back! :) J/K Wish we could see you more often here! How soon do you move?
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