Wonder of Wonder, Miracle of Miracles

I live here now.

Well not exactly here. More like here.

Getting to this point in life has been full of unexpected paths and detours. However, once I made the decision to accept the job offer and move east, miracle after miracle came and witnessed to me that this was the right decision.

• Making it to the Denver airport at the exact moment my sister needed to be picked up. You see, I left Utah a bit later than planned (surprise, surprise) and I feared she'd be waiting for me, which is never a good way to start a road trip. Her plane from Dallas landed 30 minutes late and we met right on time.
• Getting my new cell phone the day before I was supposed to leave Utah. Lesson learned: never port your number in or out of your employer. Utter nightmare.
• Squeezing one more eye doctor appointment in and having significant improvement in my vision. Good thing too since I was about to start a 3000 mile road trip. More on this later.
• Having my moving POD dropped off at the perfect time and picked up the next day to be shipped to Virginia. It all worked flawlessly. I also couldn't have done it without good friends helping me pack.
• Have you ever driven across country with anybody? My sister and I laughed, joked, talked, gabbed, slept, etc. for 60+ hours straight without any arguing, bickering, eye rolling, etc. Miracle!
• Being able to stay with cousins in both Denver and St. Louis. What a blessing both of them were as my sister and I traveled.
• Arriving at your destination with ZERO car problems. That's 3000 miles. No trouble whatsoever.

  

  Somewhere in Ohio

• Finding a place to live that I like, that's close to work, that's affordable in only two days. Mission accomplished.
• Having a seven minute commute...in Virginia.

  

  Traffic one night when I was safely at home.

• Figuring out how to get first month's rent and an equal security deposit as a money order from your bank in Utah. Let's just say the US Post Office saved the day after direct inspiration from the Lord. Huge miracle!
• Moving into a gated condo community was a hassle, especially with restricted moving times and the $500 charge to move in on a weekend. What's a girl to do? Go visit the POD company, arrange a same day delivery and pickup, and convince your new co-workers to help you unload on a Friday morning. 35 minutes later and the moving was completed. Even the POD people were surprised with how quickly the guys unloaded my stuff.

  

  Fit perfectly in my parking space

• Being able to stay with my friend in Leesburg for two weeks during the condo application process and moving coordination. It wasn't in the plan but I became great friends with the entire family.

  

  My surrogate nephews

• Getting permission from my boss two weeks into the new job to work remotely so I can be with family on Christmas.
• Running into friends from years past the first week I was in town. I've had an immediate friend base since then.
• Attending the family ward the first time and know that's exactly where I need to be. How does anyone move without the church? Instant ward family!
• Having a Relief Society President be inspired to tell me about the closest macaron store without knowing how much I love those little treats. Plus she spoiled me on my birthday. The Lord watches out for us in all things!
• Feeling no homesickness and absolutely certain with each step that this move was exactly what I needed in my life and that the Lord was involved with each detail in my life.

More pictures and stories to come. I have much to say and have kept quiet for too long.