more sweet than bitter, more bitter than sweet

we've talked about the military acronyms, haven't we? how the military has an acronym for EST (every single thing). just kidding, i made that one up. but, seriously, acronyms for everything!

here's a fun one. PCS. permanent change of station. that's code for "moving". and, alas, that's what we will be doing soon.

i've mentioned the move. i've anticipated the move. i've dreaded the move. now the move is upon us. well, pretty soon. we have an assignment, which means, the move is coming. it is no longer just out there somewhere, but the move has become a reality.

so, between pregnancy nesting instincts and a pending move, we have used any free time the past few months de-cluttering, painting, thinking about what we need to get rid of, imagining what it will be like to watch someone pack all our stuff into boxes and hope we see it on the other side. let me tell you, for this girl who's never moved outside of the state, imagine is about all i can do. i am pretty darn clueless.

where will the move take us? about as far as you can go from here and still be in the united states. to a land far away where "heading east" doesn't run you into the atlantic ocean (at least not for a long while). to a place where new people, different mindsets, and exciting adventures await.

i am sad about the actual leaving, unsure about the transition, and excited about the newness. i am thankful that the way has been paved by good friends who we are excited to see and live close by again. mostly, i am confident that God has prepared the way for us and has exciting things in store for our family. we will make the move together and that is the most wonderful part.