Hi all,
We just finished our 8th move in 4 1/2 years. I'm tired. The children are moody and disobedient. Brian is gone for longer hours because it is a half hour drive to town in order to get to work so he stays at work in-between lessons and classes.
We are staying at Torri and Curtis' home. Most of our stuff is in a box sitting in a storage unit. What we do have out of the storage unit sits in the van or in a guest bedroom in a box waiting to be organized.
I am thoroughly overwhelmed and feel the immense pressure of being a burden. We continue to work on getting other jobs; but we are discovering how difficult it is to get another job. I can't tell you how many jobs Bri has applied for. He was qualified, optimistic, ready to start, even ready to work for a year or two at each establishment. The problem is that he plans on continuing to build our studio until we are self sufficient from other establishments. These businesses want him to plan on being with them for twenty years.
Realize that many people in this area stay in this area. If they graduated from a university it was probably BYUI or ISU. This is not bad. It's just that the companies are used to people wanting a career in managing, or sales, or banking, etc. All of the interviewers have been very impressed with Brian. Sigh.
So, I dwell primarily in a basement with two little ones. As the past few days have turned out I will probably have to figure something else out. The children are stir crazy and are not supposed to touch half of the items in their reach. The dog has a knack for finding dirt at this house so I have to wash her down three and four times a day. I'm tired of not feeling welcome and it's only been four days.
Sorry to gripe. I don't know if it makes me feel better or worse. I just want to be in our own home with our own food and our own space. I know Torri feels the same way.
Maybe we'll become very familiar with the mall's playland, the library's children book section, the high school's dance room, and the inside of the vehicles.
I'm sorry, Kristy. I'm sorry you had to move again, and that you're not sure where you'll be living next, and that you have kids who are at an age where they aren't able to live well in a non-babyproofed house. I will certainly pray for you and Bri.
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And thanks for your comment on my blog; I knew you'd just die about all those horrible cakes; the cake wrecks lady often shows off cakes that have been piped in teal instead of blue or green, that look terrible. She also shows off cakes that have been piped in neon colors, or even airbrushed in plaid, which makes your eyes crazy.
Love your new background! I know things are so tough for you, but it will get better, somehow. We pray for you continually.
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ReplyDeleteHey Kristy! I just found your blog. I'm sorry to hear about your move troubles. I've been there and I totally know how you're feeling. Even before Military life, we moved a ton--way more than we needed too. We once stayed with Curtis and Terry for a month. They were great hosts, though, and fortunately it was the pre-baby days. I hope that things look up for you guys soon. Now that I've found you online, we should become 'bloggy buddies'. What do ya say? My blog is http://armywifemomof3.blogspot.com/
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