It was nice having a 4-day weekend. Abby had both Friday and Monday off from school, so no having to get up at 5 AM! That alone was reason to celebrate. Of course, I didn't see much of her because she spent the night with a friend on Sunday night and hung out with more friends the other days. Such is the life of a teenager! On Sunday night, Chris and I watched "Courageous" and to say that it was powerful and moving would be an understatement! I bawled my eyes out for nearly the entire movie! I even heard Chris sniffle a time or two. This scene below got to me where the son was trying to hard to get some attention from his dad...and soon, thereafter, the daughter got killed in a car wreck. Really makes you think about your own family and how much they truly mean to you. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it! It will pull at your heartstrings more than you can imagine and inspire you to be a better person.
The next movie we have coming is this one...
Being that I can be somewhat of a germiphobe, I feel certain it will leave my skin crawling! Might be a good idea for me to keep a bottle of hand sanitizer nearby while I watch it!
Yesterday was a bit of a rough day for Chris. He heard back from two other companies he'd interviewed with and within 10 mins., he learned he wasn't going to make it to the next phase of interviews. That's never easy news to hear. However, he interviewed for several more positions that he's waiting to hear back about this week or next. One call is coming today to schedule him for a 2nd interview. So, we might get knocked down, but we don't stay down for long!
I know I mentioned last week that Chris had gotten an "unofficial" offer from a company that would require us to move to the Columbia, SC area, which is about 3 hours from here. He keeps thinking that they're going to send him the paperwork he needs to fill out to complete the process so that the offer can become official, but nothing as of yet. I am very excited that he got an offer, but I still have reservations about moving. I don't want to be that much farther away from Brittany...8.5 hours total. I know Abby would hate to leave her friends and school behind and we would certainly hate to leave our church home. Also, we would most likely move to the same town as my mother-in-law and brother-in-law. I just think there's something to be said for distance between in-laws. I'm curious...have any of you ever lived in the same town as your in-laws? How did it work for you and is/was it something you'd do, again? I just have to keep trusting that the Good Lord will show us the direction we need to go so that when the time is right, Chris can seal the deal and we'll all be at peace with it.
I'm getting ready to head to the park with Chris...what a beautiful morning it is here! We might be having a "special" visitor in our home this weekend. Here's a hint...he loves cajun seasoning. Any guesses?
15 visits from friends:
I lived very briefly one town over from my inlaws when we were first married and then we started moving around. At this point in my life I'd love to be in the same town as either my mom or my inlaws. We have always lived so far away and every little thing requires logistics and packing and expense. I think I'd enjoy lunches and dinners on occasion and then going back to my own house. Also, our parents are aging and I'd like to be more physically available. It wouldn't be all roses but I think the good would outweigh the bad in our case. Every family is different : )
Good luck to your hubs!
We have always lived away from both sets of parents. Personally, I like it this way. I like the idea of parents not butting in and you know this bound to happen at one point or another well meaning or not. Our married daughters live in town and one thing is for certain I am not going to stick my noise in where it doesn't belong and I don't want them calling to complain. I think it's healther for couples to work things out between themselves instead of airing their laundry with family or friends. I know this isn't always the case and there is a lot of spouses out there talking behind their partner's back when they shouldn't. Gee, I sound like I'm rambling here, doesn't it? The point being, I wouldn't want to move near our parents even though it does have some benefits to it. I like the way things are. =D Best of luck to your husband getting the final offer in hand!
When my ex was overseas for 18 months back in the Vietnam war, I lived in the same town as my MIL. She was so great--never intruded, always helpful, and with two babies, I needed her encouragement. But she was an extraordinary person. Hope hubby get the perfect job.
Whew.. you all have been through the ringer trying to find a job, havent you? 3.5 doesnt sound far from where you're at... but 8.5? Yeah - that sounds like a big trip :(
Praying for guidance on this... & peace.
OH MY!!!! My Step daughter is a Doctor in infectious diseases... she saw Contagion & said the scary thing? It could totally happen!! She said they (her & fellow docs) fear that this could be used as some sort of weapon in the future. HOW FREAKY IS THAT?!?!?!?!?! And people wonder why I'm a germaphobe?
I have never really lived away from my family. When we first got married we lived 2 hours in Long Island. Now my parents, sister, brother are all in the same town.
Courageous was an amazing movie!! I loved it!!
& the in-law thing? We live two houses back from my stepmom's parents and my dad gets along great with them! It all depends on the kind of relationship you have with them I guess.
Is Emeril coming?!?!?!? :)
I lived in the same town as my fil and sil and it was wonderful...I actally was closer to them than my hubbie -lol.
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When we were first married, we lived in the same town as my parents. It was great! My MIL moved to our town about 5 years ago and it was also great. Just depends on your in-laws, I think.
Still praying for Chris' job situation. When one door closes, another one opens, right?
I can't believe the boyfriend is coming!!!! I can't wait to hear all about Mr. Tony Chachere!
I live almost next door to my in-laws, April! Although that's not something I would recommend... *sigh*
Hang in there girl, God has a plan.
And I saw Contagion~ all I can say is... YIKES!!
First, I think the boyfriend who gave the Creole seasoning is coming?? We saw the movie Contagion and you will be washing your hands a lot after watching it! I hope things work out with your hubby's job and you all make the right decision! I know how hard it is to be so far away from your girl! Our daughter is in Florida and we're in PA!!! Very hard. Enjoy your day!
I live in the same town as my first inlaws. In fact, when Darin died I don't know what I would have done without them. My mother-in-law took a 3 month leave of absence and stayed nights with me to help out with the kids who were really little at the time.
They are pretty easy people to get along with though. We are about an hour away from both Charlie's mom and stepdad and dad and stepmom.
Oh, the in-laws thing. We lived in the same city as ours for five years before moving away. It had its good and bad points. I resented being "expected" to be at every family gathering or whatnot. I also didn't like being dropped in on whenever they felt like it. I guess that being too close made it easier for people to be in my business, which I really do not like.
We may, eventually, move back, though, to ensure we're close enough to help out as they get older. Though we only live two hours away right now, we don't want the burden to fall on the Mr.'s brother (who is married to my sister) should anything ever happen.
Good luck to both of you as you continue to walk this journey that's called, unfortunately, unemployment. Hang in there. :)
I haven't seen Courageous yet but want to. Also haven't seen Contagion but I am pretty sure it will be coming soon. Keeping the job interviews in my prayers and praying a local offer will come soon.
I really need to see Courageous! I want to see Contagion too! I don't have any inlaws. But when my FIL was alive he lived two hours from us. At the time I was young and he and I would butt heads a lot. So I was glad that we lived that far from him. But now....I think I'd feel differently!
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