we have some exciting news...
we're moving!
we decided to take a job just outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
we decided to take a job just outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
+ we're driving across the country with all we carry in our little car this wednesday i'm so proud of him. he is a wonderful husband, provider, friend, advocate, and will be an amazing father. this position feels right for the next step + we are thrilled to be close to his side of the family for however long this chapter in our lives will last. and with being a short few hours to new york, DC, maryland and the other wonders of the east coast, i can't wait to spend some real time soaking it all in.
one night last week matt and i were sitting on the back porch swing as the sun went down, just cuddling and talking. looking across our backyard and the valley below, i kept seeing flashbacks of night games growing up, and this wonderful valley + the people in it that have made me who i am.
i got kind of emotional.
i swear every new chapter in life makes it harder to leave it and move on to the next. but i guess it's because your love for life deepens, along with your experience and memories.
i think my heart keeps digging roots that make it more sensitive to change.
talking to matt always helps. we talked about how similar it is to the plan of salvation. how 'hard' death is, even though it is a beautiful part of the plan.
D&C 42:45-46 "Thou shalt live together in love, insomuch that thou shalt weep for the loss of them that die...and it shall come to pass that those that die in me shall not taste of death, for it shall be sweet unto them."
if heavenly father knows the plan, why on earth would he tell us to weep over a tiny thing called death? i think it's because he understands. if we're living right, change is hard.
it means our hearts are working, they're invested in something.
change is hard, but change is sweet. change always brings a better future than the past has been, it's just a struggle to have the faith to remember that at times.
i've come to believe that one of the greatest blessings of marriage is never being alone.
changing together, growing together.
going through every new chapter, twist and turn of life together. it is the most fulfilling relationship i've ever had. i have complete confidence in matt, our future, and in good things to come.
so bring on the moving boxes.
marriage adventure chapter 2, here we come. :)
+ we're driving across the country with all we carry in our little car this wednesday i'm so proud of him. he is a wonderful husband, provider, friend, advocate, and will be an amazing father. this position feels right for the next step + we are thrilled to be close to his side of the family for however long this chapter in our lives will last. and with being a short few hours to new york, DC, maryland and the other wonders of the east coast, i can't wait to spend some real time soaking it all in.
one night last week matt and i were sitting on the back porch swing as the sun went down, just cuddling and talking. looking across our backyard and the valley below, i kept seeing flashbacks of night games growing up, and this wonderful valley + the people in it that have made me who i am.
i got kind of emotional.
i swear every new chapter in life makes it harder to leave it and move on to the next. but i guess it's because your love for life deepens, along with your experience and memories.
i think my heart keeps digging roots that make it more sensitive to change.
talking to matt always helps. we talked about how similar it is to the plan of salvation. how 'hard' death is, even though it is a beautiful part of the plan.
D&C 42:45-46 "Thou shalt live together in love, insomuch that thou shalt weep for the loss of them that die...and it shall come to pass that those that die in me shall not taste of death, for it shall be sweet unto them."
if heavenly father knows the plan, why on earth would he tell us to weep over a tiny thing called death? i think it's because he understands. if we're living right, change is hard.
it means our hearts are working, they're invested in something.
change is hard, but change is sweet. change always brings a better future than the past has been, it's just a struggle to have the faith to remember that at times.
i've come to believe that one of the greatest blessings of marriage is never being alone.
changing together, growing together.
going through every new chapter, twist and turn of life together. it is the most fulfilling relationship i've ever had. i have complete confidence in matt, our future, and in good things to come.
so bring on the moving boxes.
marriage adventure chapter 2, here we come. :)
Good Luck with your move! :)
ReplyDeleteHna! we are gonna miss you and Matt and baby Tyler so much. I couldn't agree more with what you said about change. how does the saying go? 'the most constant thing in life is change.' we will miss you guys out in pa, but maybe if we live right we will get to see you guys again. death will be sweet, because then we will have eternity to spend time with those we love, both family and friends. we love you guys and you'll be in our prayers. I hope you know how badly we wished things had worked out for you and matt with seminary. I know God knows more than us, but I still wish things woulda worked out differently. we cried over it, so know that our tears mingled with yours. we prayed and told God how much we loved you guys and prayed for you both. but you two are among the greatest people we know and we know God has beautiful things in store. please do keep in touch.
ReplyDeletetyler and chanel
so excited for you! can't wait to find out what the baby's gender is!
ReplyDeleteCongrats you two! Such an exciting adventure :) You will love Harrisburg. My dad and Austin served there, it is gorgeous. There is something so special about moving away from home and everything that's familiar. You will grow so much and always look back at this time of life and cherish it. Can't wait for baby Gillon to come!
ReplyDeletealso, way sad. I was totally going to have you take hospital pictures of baby girl Lamb. you are so talented Linds! we will miss you. keep in touch and good luck!
:') AMAZING
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