Justin and I have spent the last two weeks or so preparing for and moving to Thomasville, GA. The whole thing has been a whirlwind- we moved out of our apartment in Jacksonville at the end of February when we got back from our cruise. Knowing that Justin had been applying for firefighting jobs all over Florida and in other areas, and knowing he had some leads on jobs out of town, we didn't want to commit to signing another lease and be stuck in a situation that would cost a lot of money to get out of. So, in faith that Justin would get a job somewhere, (though not knowing how long it would take), we moved in with his Papa. We were prepared to stay there a while. We settled in and stored all of our stuff wherever we could fit it. I loved living there near his parents, and as apprehensive as I was about Chloe living outside full time, she loved it!! Everyone was right in saying she was an outside dog, she truly loved it. Plus, her grandparents were always around to love on her too :) So about the time we get settled in and get used to the idea of living with Papa, Justin takes a few days to interview at Thomasville, and gets the call that he got the job! Without even really thinking about it, we decided to take this opportunity and go for it!! Within 2 weeks we quit our jobs at Sonny's, sold the lawn business, packed everything up again, and rented a U-Haul... By March 28th we were hear, in our new home...
So far, it's been all kinds of different emotions for me. I felt excited that we moved and took this big chance together. I've felt really secure in the fact that Justin has this new great job that he not only loves, but that is stable with pay that is very predictable, (not to mention the health benefits...). I've felt happy and excited, but I've also felt kind of sad... I always was an advocate for going where the job is and moving away if we had to, (I grew up moving around as a Navy brat so I figured it was just in my blood at this point), but I never realized how it would really feel. We went from being close to both of our families and seeing them all of the time to now living about 3 hours away, (which I know isn't far at all, but still it's a big difference). It took me a few days and a few phone calls home, and everyone telling me to give it a try before I get too upset, and now I have to say, I'm settling in and getting used to it.
The pace is a lot slower here. We have a lot of downtime. We have a lot of time to spend together. We walk Chloe every morning and every evening. I've cooked dinner more these past few weeks than I ever did in the whole past year I think, and i've been loving it! Justin starts his 24 on/ 48 off schedule today. Another thing for me to get used to- sleeping alone, yet he will have 2 days off in a row which is exciting. I started my new job yesterday which I really like so far, it's exactly the kind of job I pictured myself in before we moved. I see my sister a lot more since she is about 45 minutes away in Tallahassee. Overall, it's been really good. I came to the realization yesterday that this is exactly the kind of life I always pictured us having, I just didn't think it would happen so fast, haha. But God has a plan for us and it's our job to follow that plan as best as we can, because when we do, there will be so much abundance in our lives... After I finally accepted the fact that we have started this new chapter in our lives, I have been able to embrace it and really enjoy it instead of trying to fight it. After all, the only thing that stays the same is that everything changes...
So I wanted to post this blog as an update, and what update would be complete without pictures?! Below are a few shots I've taken just of downtown and some of the highlights of Thomasville that we've explored so far... Enjoy!
One of the two water towers in town
First Baptist Church of Thomasville
(We went here this past Sunday to try it out!)
The Scoop an ice cream shop Downtown
...more downtown...
How could I not love a city that has a statue of a lab?!
...more downtown...
Storefront of Relish, where I work <3
At Home in Thomasville
(They carry OPI which I was so excited to find out!!!)
Billiard Academy and Grassroots Coffee
This past Saturday we walked around downtown and had the best chili dogs and Coke in glass bottles from Billiard Academy, 4 chili dogs and 4 cokes, all for under $15!! :)
And finally, this was our Sunday after church project... We added the pavers, pine straw and pretty flowers!! Now our new apartment feels much more homey <3
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