So we've officially decided that we are moving to the the midwest--Macomb Illinois! We were choosing between there an Redding California. The decision was a very tough one. It was weighing lots of things that were important to us versus the thing that was MOST important to us. Am I nervous? Yes. I'm sad that I'll be so far away from family (and airports).
But, if we could enjoy living in Mesquite NV (and we did), then we will find the joy of living in Macomb. And as someone put it so wisely in sunday school 3 weeks ago "The Lord doesn't really care where you live; he cares about how you live then you get there."
We recently got a puzzle that is a map of the USA so Kiera and Lydia have been learning their states. I asked Kiera if she wanted to live in Illinois or northern California. She said "I don't want either!.....I want to live in Pennsylvania where they make chocolate!"
Lastly, www.bestplaces.net is a great place to compare climates, crime, schools, etc. of different cities side by side.
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Well, now we know. I guess the next question is when? Any idea of how long it will take Dr. Nelson to get his licence?
What? Chocolate is more important to Kiera than US!! Well, I NEVER!
J/K!
Well, that close to Illinois, I am sure you will have plenty of company! And you may even learn to like it there! Even in Virginia, there were things to like even if Kim's favorite song at the time was, "We've got to get out of this place".
Exciting times! Like Dad, I want to know when you'll be moving. Are you going to rent a place there?
You can comfort Kiera by assuring her that Illinois is a LOT closer to Pennsylvania than California is.
Go Kiera Go! I think you guys should FOR SURE move out here to Pennsylvania for the chocolate!
Congrats on you decision!! When are you officially out of here?
Congratulations! That is a huge step! We loved the midwest - I think you will learn to also! Besides, you can live anywhere for a short time. Marielle
Yeah!! We were hoping things would work out! We can't wait to get to know you and your cute family! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help! Milwaukee is about 4.5 hours from Macomb. We are headed down after conference weekend to look for a house. Let us know if you'd like us to check on anything for you. We have lots of contacts as well that we can send you. We moved from AZ to WI. The first winter was rough, but we have learned to love it here! We have friends in Pennsylvania and all of us chocoholics would love to take a road trip with you! Our email is: wifawsons@sbcglobal.net Can't wait to hear from you!
Whew! Can you believe it's coming to this point? Very exciting!
Perfect! We'll crash at your house when we go to Nauvoo...if we ever go to Nauvoo...well, we might not visit you, but that would be fun if we did.
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