As is often the case, we now have a lot of mixed emotions. We think it's miraculous that we found a job in just 23 days, but we wish we could have more time in Milwaukee. We are excited to move closer to family, but we are leaving behind some of the best friends and people we've ever met. We're excited to move somewhere warmer, but we'll miss the snow.
Many of you have kept us in your prayers and I'd like to thank you for that. We distinctly felt the help that those prayers have brought.
So, thus the adventure continues. We'll be moving to a city we've never even seen for the second time in a row...we should really stop doing this. We already got out of our apartment lease, we think we've found an apartment in Portland, and the movers are giving us estimates tomorrow. Nationwide is right - life comes at you fast.
Here are two pics (not great ones) of Portland. It sure will be nice being within 2 hours of mountains and an ocean; best of both worlds.
Portland is amazing! You will love it. I'm so happy for you. And it does snow there...sometimes.
ReplyDeleteYay, I am so excited for you. We missed Wisconsin like crazy when we moved away too. And we still miss the snow. I am just glad you were able to get a job so quickly. We visited Portland this summer. I LOVED it...maybe I'm just a bit jealous.
ReplyDeleteYeah!!!!!!!!!!!! You are getting closer. We went up to the coast last summer and loved it. Now you can drive down and visit. We drove back the whole way from the coast in one day, with 3 kids.......It was a blast. Hopefully we will get to see you more often.
ReplyDeleteI have been to Portland a couple times. Its really nice, clean and has a small town feel
ReplyDeleteOnly about a 12 hour drive away! Can't wait to visit you guys there! :) Too bad we never made it to Milwaukee....
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you found a job so quickly! Glad you're moving closer too! Sad for you that you have to leave behind a place and people that you love. Hopefully you'll find the same feeling in Portland.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you all are going to other city that you have not seen yet, so that Shelena and I can go visit you all there in a few years or so. Hope all is well, Remember to pack you lunch.
ReplyDeleteCynthia we should be moving buddies!! Isn't packing the worst??? Good luck with the move! My mom grew up in Oregon and that was my favorite place to visit growing up! You are going to love it there!
ReplyDeleteWell, you already know I am jealous! I hope you guys love it. I want to introduce you to everyone I know!! If you need help my MIL already wants to have you over. Really. At least I know I will see you again someday...we don't get home to Portland a lot, but it will happen again! We'll miss you here, big-time!!
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