Texas Bound

After staying in the same house that John and I started our lives in years before in Olathe, Kansas, it got to the point where I needed a change.  At first, I loved being in that house.  I loved all the little reminders of him.  I loved everything about it.  However, as time went by, it became harder to be there.  The media was a constant battle that I didn't think would ever go away.  While it was great seeing all of the firefighters and attending various functions with them, that too, became harder.  I loved seeing my parents and John's parents various times throughout the week but I wasn't in love with everything else.

I needed something to change.  About that time, my sister, Robin, and my brother-in-law, Jason, had accepted new jobs and were moving their families outside of Frisco, Texas (coincidence, maybe or possibly part of God's bigger plan he had for us).

I decided that this was the change I needed.  I took a trip down to Texas with my parents, met with a realtor, and we were soon on our way to building a house.  We bought the lot two doors down from my sister, Renee, which was amazing in itself.  She was going to watch Brecken and Emma while I worked and they would get TONS of playtime with their cousins. 

My work was really accommodating and allowed me to transfer my job down here.  Since we didn't have an office in Dallas, they agreed to let me work from home.

It was a tough decision leaving my parents in Lawrence and John's parents in Overland Park, but I knew that nothing would ever change if I stayed in Kansas.  While I miss my parents, in-laws, and friends a great deal, I know it was the best decision I could have made.  I see my sisters and their families a lot, Brecken and Emma LOVE going to Aunt Nee's house, and the kiddos get plenty of cousin time.  We have lots of visitors which helps me be less homesick.  So far, I wouldn't change a thing.