Well I wanted to start a blog to keep up with our family and I have been completely lousy at it. The past 6 months have passed by so quickly. I cannot believe that Nathaniel is now 6 months old. He rolls all over to get from one place to the other. He is talking and laughing, sitting up on his own, and an amazing little boy. I fall more in love with him everyday. The only downfall is that for the past 6 months I have not gotten a full nights sleep. I am hoping and praying that will come with time as well!
To say the past 6 months have been calm would be a joke. I cannot remember a time in my life where things have been moving so quickly and acquired so many changes. I am married to a man that loves taking on life's challenges and loves change! So, I am slowly learning to adapt. Among our changes have been a move from Norristown to Sellersville (in Bucks County), a new car, a new job for Joel (Assitant Manager at BuyBuyBaby) and for me (full time stay at home mom), a baby, and a puppy! With all those changes, it doesnt seem possible to add anything else to our plate. But it is sure possible! For those of you that do not know, Joel was born in Oregon and has family on the West Coast of the US. He has lived out here for about 12 years and has always wanted to go back, but there was never a good opportunity or time. Well, I am glad he stayed because I got a chance to meet him! His dream quickly became my dream when I visited his family in California for the first time. I felt completely at home there (not just because the Mathieson's are amazing), but it just felt right. So, we began to pray for the right timing. In the back of our minds we always figured we would be out here another 5-7 more years. But God in His infinite wisdom has called us sooner. About two months ago Joel was offered a position in a store in San Jose California. And after some negotiation and prayer, we decided to make the move.
It was probably one of the hardest decisions I had to make. I absolutely love Pennsylvania. I grew up here and it is truly my home. My family is close by. I enjoy seeing the four seasons. But I knew that this was our dream and we have the opportunity to live out our dream. So, we are moving to a place that has not seen snow in 20+ years and has minor earthquakes. But it is absolutely gorgeous. We will be less than an hour from Santa Cruz Ca home of some of the best US surfing, less than an hour from Napa Valley and San Francisco. We will have a mild temperature most of the year with some warm dry summers and cooler winters. We have chosen a town where we will be living in the country in the foothills of some larger mountain range. It is super exciting and I cannot wait to move out there. I look forward to the drive out west where I get to see parts of the country that I have always wanted to see!
On the flip side I will be leaving my family and friends that I consider family. It will be hard to say goodbye to my mom who I have learned so much from over the past few months of being a mother myself. Its hard to say goodbye to my dad and brother who have been there with me as well. I know God is good and these goodbyes arent goodbyes forever. I mean we live in a time where you can get cheap airfare and I can be with my family and friends in a matter of hours.
We leave in the middle of June and while I would like to see everyone and everything before we leave I know it isnt possible. So, if you want to get together please let me know! In the meantime I will be working on getting my fill of Wegmans, Chick Fil A, Tony Lukes, the Phillies, the gorgeous spring we are having, trips to NYC and Philadelphia, and anything else I can think of!
I once thought that God could only call you to the most remote places at the Ends of the Earth to accomplish His will, but I am realizing that He can call you across the country and it feels just as far. I am excited that God is in the center of our plans. I am excited to see how he will develop my relationships here and grow my new relationships.
Please pray for the transition as it will be physically and emotionally tough on Joel, Nathaniel, Sedona, and I.
Jenn-seriously? I wish you had told me that!! Although there's a lot for us right now I haven't mentioned, soon to be published on our blog. It's been a rough month. But I'm excited to see this for you and will look forward to keeping up with your blog.
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