We are now in Norfolk. Boy has this move been long. We got into VA yesterday but spent the day up in Waynesboro visiting with family, whom we really haven't seen in 6 years. It was a really nice break from all of the driving. We got the keys to our new place today and got to take a look around our new house. It may be a bigger place sq feet wise, but room wise we've lost quite a bit. No garage, very small storage areas and less counter space. We honestly love our little place though. We'll make due with what we've got, and that is what counts at this point. So far we've seen where the Commisarry, Nex and our housing is located. We think we've found Jay's base, there are just that many around here, for when he joins the Ike in December.
It is so green here and the leaves are starting to change colors for fall, which has been wonderful to see since it has just been so long since either Jay or I saw the seasons change. So far we are finding a lot about being here in Norfolk that we like. I can't wait to spend this weekend exploring the area and finding my way around. Apparently there is a really nice library just down the street from our new place so that is one of the top places on my list to check out, it's been so long since I've been in a library. Sometime this next week our stuff will arrive and then we'll get our own net set up, staying at the navy lodge right now, then I'll post photos from this move.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Our amazing journey
First off for some strange reason technology suddenly hates us. Our GPS, BRAND NEW, up and fried today while we were in the middle of Nebraska. Luckily it's so new that they are replacing it for free and we've got Jay's phone as our back up for navigation.
So far our move is going smoothly. We are half way through the country and will be in VA in two days. Today though the blessings have come pouring down on us. While on the road we got a call from the housing office in Norfolk to let us know they have 3 choices for us to pick from for our new place. Only one was a 4 bedroom so that is what we picked. When we got to our hotel later on, where I'm typing this, we pulled up the e-mail they sent us and looked at all of the photos, floor plan and surrounding area for the place and found that we LOVE IT. It is either right on the base where Jay will work or smack next to it. We'll have a yard, and there is a community pool. The best part for us is the elementary school Kaden will attend.
The school has a 9 out of 10 rating and a 4 out of 5 stars from parents. The awards they have recieved is incredible and they have a big program emphisising literature, big deal in this house. Kaden will get to ride a bus, which he'll love, and we couldn't be more excited. The Lord has truly been looking out for us during this move and it is showing in amazing ways.
So far our move is going smoothly. We are half way through the country and will be in VA in two days. Today though the blessings have come pouring down on us. While on the road we got a call from the housing office in Norfolk to let us know they have 3 choices for us to pick from for our new place. Only one was a 4 bedroom so that is what we picked. When we got to our hotel later on, where I'm typing this, we pulled up the e-mail they sent us and looked at all of the photos, floor plan and surrounding area for the place and found that we LOVE IT. It is either right on the base where Jay will work or smack next to it. We'll have a yard, and there is a community pool. The best part for us is the elementary school Kaden will attend.
The school has a 9 out of 10 rating and a 4 out of 5 stars from parents. The awards they have recieved is incredible and they have a big program emphisising literature, big deal in this house. Kaden will get to ride a bus, which he'll love, and we couldn't be more excited. The Lord has truly been looking out for us during this move and it is showing in amazing ways.
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