This Week was full of absolute up's,
and absolute downs.
First of all, we have had this week built up in our minds for so long as the End alL bE alL week for our family; we had such high expectations that I don't think we ever could have met them!
On Monday, we matched! This was the culminating point of all the hard work and sacrifice we've been putting in for years. YEARS. And we were THRILLED!
Then the week had some downs. We just had a little gloom cloud hanging over our heads, so I think we weren't surprised when Friday came, we opened our Match, and found out we were going to Iowa. We got our 2nd pick. And we ARE grateful...
It just seemed so definite that we'd be going to Arizona...but once again we were reminded that God has a specific plan for us, and we're not supposed to go to Arizona; how else do you explain away that they basically told us we'd be going there and we're not. No clue.
Overall, the BIGGEST blessing is knowing we matched. We'll be working. And Travis will be starting his first EVER REAL JOB!
Reasons for ranking Iowa 2nd over others:
1. Travis loved the program while he was there, and enjoyed the residents.
2. Lower cost of living (i.e. rent, food, gas, no tolls, etc).
3. Still close enough to make it back to Utah.
4. Higher Pay
5. WAY more vacation days
6. Less hours in his work week.
7. Can live somewhere with LOTS of property and space for the boys.
8. Better schools for the boys.
9. Slower pace of life.
10. Opportunities to see new places (i.e. Navoo, Mount Rushmore, The Mall of America, etc)
11. Felt prompted to make it our #2 and not move it.
Obviously #11 is the biggest reason and we prayed, fasted, went to the temple, everything to make sure our rank list was how it should be. And I'm confident it was. So we just have to remember that while coming up with new ideas to get excited over:)
So that's our Match week. Not what we hoped, but still a blessing. Life is still a blessing, even when you can't plan it or control what happens to you.
(Also we had a pretty AWESOME St. Patty's Day, so that was one of the "up" days!)
Sunday- Walked around coney island pier for our family walk.
Monday- "Black Monday" (match) celebration
Tues- Trav took the boys to the park while I ran errands
Wed- cleaned, don't remember
Thurs- St. Patty's total Celebration!!!
Fri- Match day surprise, dinner at Panera Bread
Sat- R.S Party and nintendo day for the boys
Sun- The start of a new Week headed into our new life.
and absolute downs.
First of all, we have had this week built up in our minds for so long as the End alL bE alL week for our family; we had such high expectations that I don't think we ever could have met them!
On Monday, we matched! This was the culminating point of all the hard work and sacrifice we've been putting in for years. YEARS. And we were THRILLED!
Then the week had some downs. We just had a little gloom cloud hanging over our heads, so I think we weren't surprised when Friday came, we opened our Match, and found out we were going to Iowa. We got our 2nd pick. And we ARE grateful...
It just seemed so definite that we'd be going to Arizona...but once again we were reminded that God has a specific plan for us, and we're not supposed to go to Arizona; how else do you explain away that they basically told us we'd be going there and we're not. No clue.
Overall, the BIGGEST blessing is knowing we matched. We'll be working. And Travis will be starting his first EVER REAL JOB!
Reasons for ranking Iowa 2nd over others:
1. Travis loved the program while he was there, and enjoyed the residents.
2. Lower cost of living (i.e. rent, food, gas, no tolls, etc).
3. Still close enough to make it back to Utah.
4. Higher Pay
5. WAY more vacation days
6. Less hours in his work week.
7. Can live somewhere with LOTS of property and space for the boys.
8. Better schools for the boys.
9. Slower pace of life.
10. Opportunities to see new places (i.e. Navoo, Mount Rushmore, The Mall of America, etc)
11. Felt prompted to make it our #2 and not move it.
Obviously #11 is the biggest reason and we prayed, fasted, went to the temple, everything to make sure our rank list was how it should be. And I'm confident it was. So we just have to remember that while coming up with new ideas to get excited over:)
So that's our Match week. Not what we hoped, but still a blessing. Life is still a blessing, even when you can't plan it or control what happens to you.
(Also we had a pretty AWESOME St. Patty's Day, so that was one of the "up" days!)
Sunday- Walked around coney island pier for our family walk.
Monday- "Black Monday" (match) celebration
Tues- Trav took the boys to the park while I ran errands
Wed- cleaned, don't remember
Thurs- St. Patty's total Celebration!!!
Fri- Match day surprise, dinner at Panera Bread
Sat- R.S Party and nintendo day for the boys
Sun- The start of a new Week headed into our new life.
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| We Matched! |
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| Celebrate |
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| St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Pancakes |
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