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Isn’t she cute?
In the back, do you see these boxes? We are in the last phase of unpacking. Now we are sorting through these boxes and figuring out where to put them. Some of them have been packed from the first move: Ohio to Virginia. Posted via Pixelpipe.
Since the move, we have been overwhelmed. Rob started his job. We unpacked (and we are still unpacking in Rob’s office and at home). We got our driver’s licenses and license plates. We met our neighbors and the congregation, and we started to get to know them. I got an interview for a job, and I got it. Rob got ordained, and both of our families came to the ordination service. I started the new job. I signed up for the last course before I graduate in December. We got a VP200 (a videophone) and got our iPhones to stay in touch with our friends and families. We are getting settled in our new home. Now, I’m back to writing posts.
Y’all come back, ya hear? 
Watch out for more posts soon.
Last Thursday, we moved into our new manse. Unpacking is coming along slowly. Our pets are adjusting to the new place and new smells. They are unsure of many, many boxes. Rob is setting up in his new office, which is looking great.
Right now, I’m composing this blog at the public library. We still do not have Internet access, phone or cable, which will set up soon, hopefully. It’s surreal living with minimal connection to the world. We have our cell phones that have limited Internet access, where we are able to stay in touch with family and friends through emails.
A lot has happened since the move. We met our neighbors and the church members. Rob already had his first hospital visit. People have dropped off yummy veggies. I had a job interview on Monday for a teaching job, and I was offered the job on Tuesday. I will start in this new job next week. Everything is coming along fast.
Will post pictures of our new manse and church once we are connected to high-speed Internet.
Today, I went to get more boxes, peanuts, and bubble wrap for more packing. After today, I will need to get more peanuts. Does anyone have peanuts? I feel like I’m at the baseball game when I say that. We just finished packing our media stuff, our wardrobe, pictures, camping stuff, and more. We’re getting there. But I’m starting to get a little worn out, because I’m not getting that much sleep. Too much on my mind and too much excitement.
The movers are arriving here on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after the movers move our stuff, we will be cleaning with the help of our friends. Then, we’ll leave for Kentucky on Thursday.
For the past few weeks, we have been saying good-bye to our dear friends here in Staunton and saying good-bye to all our favorite places. Our friends have certainly became one big family. Third Presbyterian Church has been there for us through all the trials. VSDB friends have supported me through ups and downs. Barnes & Noble in Harrisonburg have been so understanding with Rob’s situation. Our old neighbors have helped us and vice versa. They demonstrated what neighbors are supposed to do… sadly not enough people do that anymore. Thank you so much for all you have done.
Last weekend, we took Buffy, our dog, one last walk in Gypsy Hill Park. Hopefully, we will find a park just as good.
Gypsy Hill Park at sunset
Ducks on the pond
Gypsy Hill Park Train
Koi fish in the pond
Creek at the Park
Bandstand at the Park (where Statler Brothers used to sing)
The Duckies
Packing, Packing, Packing… So far, we’ve packed 90 boxes of books. I believe we only have about 30 books (mostly cookbooks) left lying around unpacked. We have about 1800 volumes; we kept track of these books in a database to easily locate them. Many thanks to our dear friend, Debbie, Rob received about 800 books from her husband’s collection. Her husband, John, was a pastor, and he passed away from cancer. Several of these books are commentaries and ministry books. Commentaries became very useful in his sermon writings and Bible study preparation. But… “Where are we going to put them?” is the problem. When we first got these books, we put them in our living room packed. I believe Rob only unpacked two boxes out of 16 boxes. The rest of them stayed in the boxes. Now two years later, these books were repacked into smaller and stronger boxes. These books are moving into Rob’s new office at the church.
Last week, my mother in law came to help to pack half of the kitchen stuff. She’s a real trooper. Then, Rob and I packed our office and our closets. Now, we only have clothes, bathroom & laundry supplies, 1/2 of kitchen, and of course, more books, left to pack.
The movers are coming on Wednesday, and we will move into our new manse on Thursday. These past few months have gone by so fast. I have to keep reminding myself to stop and smell the coffee and take a deep breath. When I was a kid, my dad always thought that I “go too fast”. Guess what? He’s right. I see him signing to me “Slow! Slow!” So, I’m enjoying every moment I have left here in Staunton, Virginia, which will always have a special place in my heart.
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