More than expected

 In one week G gave a talk and helped teach primary at church.  He got his drivers license.  He went to Busch Gardens and lost his CI.  He had a dance recital.  He graduated.  He went to the temple. He gave another talk and helped teach primary.

All but done, moving to Alabama

 On the day we were moving out of our house and into a condo, we also made an offer on a house in Alabama.  The house had been under contract when we visited.  Then it came back to the market right before we found out that P could work out of state.  So we made a low offer  and it was accepted!  We had the home inspected and we felt good about moving forward.  

We will be able to save so much money.  Lower taxes and insurance, no HOA, it is great!  While we wait for P to get a job in Alabama we will have to pay out of network for medical care.  But in general we are in a great spot.  I'm really grateful for how this is all working out.

Road Trip April 2023

 We loaded all the bikes and kayaks onto the trailer late Wednesday night.  Crazy early Thursday I took G to school to fly out with the team.  I came home and got a few more things ready for our trip.  At 5am we took the trailer to Gtowne and then headed north to Alabama.  Our realtor there showed us some houses and P went to a job fair.  We stayed in a hotel there and then looked at more houses in the morning.  

We drove to DC and stayed with my dad.  P replaced the dishwasher that hasn't really worked for 10 years and completely stopped working 2 months ago.  My dad really likes to have P fix things for him.  

We went up to the college and hung out with G and experienced the cafeteria.  We went to the deaf branch and drove around DC a lot.  In some ways it was a hectic visit, but it was very relaxed in other ways.  After the awards ceremony Sunday night, we drove (P drove) home.

Next round of signatures

 The buyers wanted a large credit for repairs.  We countered with a smaller credit and some repairs we could do with existing contractors.  Everyone signed off and the next round of signatures will be the closing documents in 2 weeks!  Ack!

And of course that was the same day as lP's concert, G's play, and that the perfect house we could afford comes up in the place we hope to move to.

P got his applications submitted for that school district.  We will drive up in 1 week on our way to see G's national Academic Bowl competition.  Busy times!

We found a beach condo to rent for May.  Lucky kids!  We'll have access to a pool and beach.  We rented a storage unit for 2 months and are already moving things over.

Offer accepted

 Exactly 2 weeks after listing we got a strong offer.  The buyers wanted to move in May 1.  We countered to cover the expense of moving out 1 month early.  They accepted so now we are in a 9 day period of inspection.  Wow!

So now P needs to apply for jobs, we need to put our lives in storage and get a 1 month rental.  Also, G needs to be in a play, get surgery for his wrist, give a valedictorian speech, and graduate.  M needs to have her last concert, band banquet and AICE exams.  lP has a concert.  B and L have co-op and life.

Tonight there is a lonely firefly lighting up my window in the dark.  It is magical but also sad.  He/She is lighting up the night but all alone.  When we visited Georgia the kids got to experience the magic of hundreds of fireflies going one evening at the Air BnB.

I'm searching for a short term rental for us.  It is expensive.  But we have some good leads.  And we will be forced to spend our last month in St. Augustine on vacation.  It is all working out.

Things work out

 I was to teach RS today but hadn't really prepared.  Between wards I went to choir practice then out to the car where the family was eating lunch.  P started toward our friend JC and I followed him to find that she was having car problems.  I provided support as P and Brother H worked on the car.  I wasn't going to make it to RS so I texted SH to ask if RS could go to YW.  By the time I got in class was half over.  5 YW and 4 sisters (3 visiting) were there enjoying TS's lesson.  It was beautiful.  The family visiting from Utah to consider moving here had a positive experience.  The Lord Knows.

School carnival

We went to the carnival at G's school.  It was so much fun.  I'm grateful the children have been able to experience the beauty of the school.  This was an event for deaf and blind schools.  I love the school. 

I love these kids.

I love this friend who is the president of the school.  15 years ago we started attending church here once a month, then more and more often until we moved here.  She is amazing and I wanted her to be involved in G's life.  She has been his sunday school teacher for most of the last 15 years.  Now she is the girl's YW leader.  She always chooses kindness.  She puts her shoulder to the wheel with grace and a smile.  I'm so grateful for her example.  It means a lot to me that she thinks our family does a great job of signing and teaching the children.