And the countdown begins....

Today starts the official countdown to our big move!  I stayed home this morning in order to meet the moving trailer that will be transporting all of our belongings to Washington.  We decided to use ABF Freight.  They seemed the most dependable and it fit within our budget.  They dropped the trailer off today, and we will load it throughtout the next 3 days, then they will pick it up on Monday and take off.  Jon, Kaylee, Lilly (our dog) and I will actually leave on Sunday though, just so we can get a head start.  We plan on going to early church service, grab a bite to eat for lunch, and then head out.  We wouldn't feel right if we didn't go to Victory one last time before we head out.  We're on God's journey now so it is only fitting to soak up as much as we can before we leave, right?

Tomorrow will be my last day at work.  I discovered that I had some holiday pay that was accrued so I will be leaving for good at 11:30am.  They had a get-together at work today and my co-workers said goodbye.  It's really hard to let your hard work over the last year get handed off to someone else.  I know it is in capable hands though.  Jon's last day will be tomorrow as well, but he will work the full day.  I'm also going to cash in what is left of my Valentine's Day gift card and get that 1-hour massage that I've been dreaming of for months :). 

We have spent almost every night this week with a different set of friends who wanted to see us off.  We had dinner at the Cooksey home yesterday (Courtney, Corey, Carrie and Colton).  We will have dinner with the Meyer's tomorrow night (Colby, Jamie, Konner, Lexi & Logyn).  I get to have lunch with my dear friend Bonita Ramsey tomorrow after work.  Gosh, I wish I could spend 2 whole weeks and be sure to visit everyone who is close to me, but there is just not enough days in the week.  I know they all understand though and wish us well.  I was able to take a good picture of me and one of my oldest friends, Sandie (Jones) Denson at Kaylee's early birthday party.  She is someone who I have been in and out of touch with over the last few years but she has consistently been on my mind and heart.  I love that girl and her whole family.  I remember back when we used to do her paper route together and her Grandma would drive us around the neighborhood to do it after school.  *Memories*

Kaylee seems to be having a bit of a rough week, and it is hard as a mother to not feel guilty for causing her stress right now.  Her teacher, Miss Jenny, at daycare knows that we are moving though and she is being very patient with Kaylee.  I just hate that she is a bit more "out of sorts".  I will be relieved when we can get her in her own room, with her normal bed and pink & brown polka dots on the walls again.  I can't wait to see that little girl run free in a Washington park field :).

So....three days and counting.....God, please keep us grounded over the next few days and help us to stay calm throughout one of the most stressing times.  We know this is the plan you have for us, and we are along for the ride in your journey.  I can't wait to see what happens!