Lubbock is great!

We've really enjoyed the last couple of days since we arrived in Lubbock. We had 5 guys from Sunset school come help us unload the truck which was a huge help. We finished in an hour and 15 minutes. Kimberly (Kristina's sister) and Dods are here to help us unpack and organize. It has been a huge blessing. I can't imagine trying to do all that we've done on our own while taking/corraling Noah and Juliana. We set up a bank account with a local bank (City Bank) and they gave us $50 for signing up and 4.18% APR interest on our checking account that is completely free of fees. They also pick up the tab on any ATM fees we run into anywhere and provide checks for free for the life of our account. I can't imagine better service or perks.
I've felt a little like Bob Villa the last couple of days trying to diagnose and fix problems around the house, though I work much more experimentally and take five times as long. I've really enjoyed the feeling of success when I've finished each project though. I've never been much of a handyman, and I think this is good practice.

Everyone has been so friendly and helpful since we arrived, and the weather is beautiful. It sure has helped in the transition into our new home. (At least on our end). Thank you for all of your prayers and words of encouragement as we were preparing to go. Just know things are going very well.

Until next time,

Jeff

P.S. We'll get some pictures uploaded as soon as we find that box :)

When did we get so much stuff?

We've been packing up our things for the move and It's hard to believe how much stuff we've collected. We've had two garage sales, and have thrown a lot away, and still we have a house full. It's amazing how much less value I place on this stuff today than a year ago. Just knowing that we won't be able to take as much with us to Lubbock has forced us to make choices about what to keep, and then knowing that we'll likely be taking much less with us in the next move has made our stuff seem even less valuable. I guess I always assumed I'd just keep accumulating money and stuff as long as I lived. I kind of like this new perspective.

Our big news is that we've got a contract on our house! We are expecting it to close in early August. God is taking care of us.

As the days go by, reality is setting in. We are actually moving away from home and preparing to move even farther away. It's definitely not always easy to do what we think we're supposed to do.