We started looking for houses around September. We looked at this house in Farmington and thought it was nice, but we just started the hunt and wanted to keep looking. Well, for some reason we decided to go back and look again a few weeks later and we decided that this was it. It wasn't our perfect house, but there were so many things we really liked about it. There were so many times along the way I thought it wasn't going to work out. Then there were the times when I saw the Lord's hand in our decision. Right when we decided to move Brad's work area opened up to basically all of Utah, he wasn't just in charge of South Salt Lake and Utah County anymore. He also got a raise which was a happy surprise. We asked WAY below the listing price and got pretty close to what we offered. We listed our house for rent, and had a family we felt good about rent it in two days. All the while I had been praying and knew it was the right decision. There were times when I wondered if this was right. Mainly when I received a new calling a couple weeks before moving that really had me questioning myself and the move. Once again I was reassured that this is the Lord's path for us.
I was sad to have to move Coop. He is at the age where he has some great friends he plays with, but now we are surrounded by boys his age in our new ward. I'm sure he'll make friends fast. We've met quite a few people already. I'm already planning on heading to book club with some gals from the ward and everyone has been so nice and welcoming. I decided I really enjoy starting over in a way because I get to meet all these new people and learn about their life. It's almost like each ward is it's own little community and has it's own personality and I get to figure that out and become part of it. I'm still at the stage where I wonder if I'll ever make good friends here, but I can see a start. Luckily we already had some great friends living in Farmington and close by that has helped make the transition easier.
This post has probably seemed like a jumble of thoughts but I did want to write some of them down. I want my Saratoga friends (if anyone even reads this :)..) to know that they were a huge influence in my life the past (almost) five years. I grew so much as a person because of the influence of people there. It seems like this is a farewell, but really I plan on staying in touch with all of you!! Thanks for being a part of my last five years!!
