and in the news...

2009 seemed to be the time for bad news for us.  of course, in almost 15 yrs of marriage, it wasn't the only year for bad news, but we won't go there.  so many things tried to get in the way of this move to SD.  we knew 2 yrs prior that it was the right decision when we accepted the job.  but 2 yrs is a long time to get distracted and lose focus on the goal.  there was so much doubt and so many times when we wanted to just cancel it altogether.  then there was the forever long list of things that seemed to go wrong with the house in jersey.  we kept wondering when we were going to catch a break, or if we were just blinded by trials and couldn't see the blessings when they came our way.  we tried to laugh about it as often as we could and it helped us push through.

2010 seems to be starting off on such a better foot.  of course, january always is a good month for me.  after the holidays are behind me, i seem to be able to get excited about all that is ahead.  we had good news about the house closing next month.  i got news from doc macgyver that he has an educational fund through work and that it can be used on a new camera!  i have already done all the research and put in my order!  we are headed to puerto rico in several weeks to relax without kiddos.  we also got word from the hospital in alabama that my trip out in a couple months to look for housing will be covered under our moving allowance!  and after researching all the expenses related to the move in august, we will be able to ship our cars and fly to alabama and still be within budget!! we will be able to enjoy ourselves on the cruise ship in mexico while our belongings and cars get transported for us.  yippee!

so here's to good news always following the bad.