Is there anyone left who checks to see if I ever blog anymore? If so, here's an update. I've been adjusting to "Maine. The way life should be". That is a saying out here. You see it on signs, sweatshirts, and bumper stickers. So, how should life be? I'm still trying to figure that out, but I'll try to paint a picture for you.... The library still stamps the due date on each book, and has a larger VHS selection than DVD's. We have two traffic lights in our town. The police station (conveniently located right next to our apartment) has two police men. Most people leave their cars and homes unlocked all the time (we always lock up anyway). Everybody has a membership at the YMCA. There are several lovely churches and homes dating back to the early 1800's. Small business abound. It's actually quite a charming place. I don't feel like I really know very many people yet, but they seem to be quite friendly for the most part.
THE EMOTIONAL SECTION...
Sometimes I get really sad and miss people and things in Utah. And I guess that's a normal part of adjusting. I've actually been ignoring those feelings a lot. Plus I haven't been blogging or journaling like I should. Have I been depressed? I think 'depressed' is a strong word. I have been blue at times. But not all the time. I get up and get dressed in the morning and take care of business. I spend time with family. I'm making friends at church. I go on walks through our lovely town. I even joined the YMCA (although I have yet to use my pass). So, life is happening.
I don't love our apartment, but I really shouldn't get attached anyway because it looks like we won't be able to afford it for much longer. The pay rate is much lower out here, and that has led to us needing to live a bit more humbly. We'll probably be moving in with Nathan's Dad in the house Nathan grew up in. That will require some home improvements, but that will be something to keep us busy, and we'll still save money in the end. And once the improvements are made, it really will be a better place for us to live.
Oh, I never officially said this in our blog, but I need to say it because people keep asking... Nathan did NOT get into the pharmacy program this year. He is working on raising his P-CAT score and GPA a bit this year, and we're hoping for next year. Did it break our faith? Hell no (yes, I said hell). Did it test it? Sure. And we're showing the Lord (and ourselves) that our faith will be stronger for this experience. We're here for a reason. We know that we were prompted by the Spirit of the Lord to come. And come we did. We'll be blessed. And we'll be refined, too.
Autumn has been absolutely gorgeous so far. Here are a few pictures I took with my cell phone. They aren't the best quality, but you'll get an idea of a few of the things I see on my daily walking route. I'll post pictures from our real camera once I find the cable to connect the our digital camera to the computer.
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So I was just talking to Jonathan last night about how I wanted to come visit you, and he said "they should come visit us!", we just got a queen-sized sofa bed, So I thought I would send that offer out to you. But in seeing your pictures I am SURE that Fall is prettier where you are :) I am surprised that this year the trees just aren't as colorful as last year, I remember feeling like I was walking though a painting last year!
I read your blog! I love it. These pics are amazing! Your testimony and faith are a strength to me, thank you for not giving up. Just keep swimming:)
Lyssa lou! Sometimes I wish we could be commiserating together, but then maybe we'd never come out of the "blues". The autumns there ARE gorgeous and I'm missing being out there for that (although it seems you have more scenic views of autumn than we did in Maryland). I'm glad you are starting to adjust. I keep reminding myself that once we find good friends in the ward (the kind you do stuff with outside of church) then it gets a whole lot easier to live so far from family. So what is Isaac going to be for Halloween. I'm debating between an elephant and a lion for Eli.
It looks gorgeous there. That is one thing we don't really get here in St. George...fall leaves changing colors. Your town sounds lovely. Keep up the good attitude and I'm sure people will be flocking to your door to be your friend. :)
I still read it! :) I'm glad you guys are safe and adjusting. I know it's hard moving. I moved to washington last year for a couple months and that was hard to adjust. But i know it will get easier. We will keep you guys in our prayers!
I LOVE YOU! You inspire me!
Wow, those were taken from a CELL PHONE?! It looks so beautiful there! Sorry you're blue, that would be so hard to move away from everything. At least it's not ugly there, right?
You guys are awsome!! The pictures are really cool too! and your right you are there for a reason, and things will work out!! Best of Wishes!
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