is to say "Goodbye."
Two and half years ago we moved to Alabama. I was 5 months pregnant and we weren't planning on staying more than 8 months. Matt was applying for MBA school somewhere and so we thought we'd be moving. One month after we arrived Matt was layed off of his job due the falling economy. Two months later we find out that all the MBA schools denied us. I remember sitting in our living room with my husband one night and just laughing as we talked about what had happened and how Heavenly Father sometimes really has to give you a slap in the face to help you see that your not even in the "warm" vacinity with what you are to do with your life. I know Heavenly Father had given us a series of "unfortunate" (or what we thought were unfortunate at the time)events because we weren't headed down the right path. "So what do we do now?" we thought.
Pray, Fast, Be Humble, Serve, and Have Faith!
After much of all of the above, Matt called me one day from work like he usually does. He said, " I want to be a dentist." Jaw drop. "Really!?! OK, what do we do now?" "I don't know," he said. And that was the start of this new phase of our life.
He worked hard going to school and working full time which made for a really long year and half, but we knew it wasn't gonna last forever. And in the 11th hour, we got into dental school
Now after 2.5 years we are moving to Philadelphia.
I am grateful for this time I have spent in Alabama getting to know so many AMAZING people and developing friendships I will cherish forever. I'm not very good at goodbyes so I avoid them altogether if possible. If I didn't get see you one last time before I left, I'm sorry...know that I love you, Sweet Home Alabamian friends. You are all very dear to me. This is a time when I am especially grateful for blogging, so know that I will be checking in on all of you! And for now I'll say, "see you later"
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8 comments:
Wow, what a big change for you guys! I remember way back when you told us about plans for dental school. Off you go! I too loved AL, even if we were only there 8 months. Good luck! Can't wait to read all about your new life in Philly in future posts.
I agree! Leaving Madison is a hard thing to do. Too many wonderful people there. Good luck in your new adventures!
How exciting! I can't wait to read updates about your new place and the adventure ahead! I'm the same way with goodbyes..I hate them! Good luck with the move!
I miss you already. Go ahead and come back now.
:) See you later!
You guys are amazing! If only he could have come to dental school near us. I don't know how many years it has been since we have seen you but we still miss you! Good luck with the new start in Philly.
Y'all hurry back now.
Y'all hurry back now.
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