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Our April blizzard was kind of a dud. I'm thankful for any moisture so hopefully Colorado won't be like Mordor this summer. I'm also thankful the weather was not as blizzardy as originally threatened.  I met up with a couple (former) co-workers for lunch. If it weren't for the lunch date, I'd probably never left the house. Plus, I knew I'd be getting a delicious margarita as an incentive.

 Spring has frequent identity crises in Colorado.

I still got out and about despite my best efforts to stay inside.

No matter how much snow, I still have my southern mentality of everyone stays put and everything shuts down. It is always a let down to me that work never gets canceled for snow. It snowed off and on all day but never really accumulated to much. For this I am glad because Lora came up from Boulder to eat dinner with me. I've known this girl about four hours longer than I've known Davis. Such a blessing!

 

We ate soup because it seems like the right thing to do when it's cold.

 I am so sad we will no longer be just an hour apart. At UGA, she lived across the hall from me. Even at Ridge Haven, we often shared late night bathroom talks and prayers at camp.

Despite being sad to leave good friends behind, I have to remember to count the blessings. Davis returned today from SLC. He has orientation for his new job. HE IS SO EXCITED. I mean, Davis is probably the most enthusiatic, excitable, and optimistic human ever. But he is even MORE excited. He talked about his new job the hour plus car ride from the airport. I am so proud of him. We prayed a long time and pursued many jobs until he was hired at Bard. It is a huge answer to prayer.  We trust and know all we need will be provided. God is good.

Between packing and cleaning, we ate dinner with the Angerts. So kind of them to feed us since our kitchen is in various boxes. I tried to convince baby Lucy to make an appearance before we leave.  Unless she comes tonight, we'll miss it. It is a great excuse to come back for a visit however. We are trying to convince them to come to SLC with us. No luck yet. Returning home, we dismantled and cleaned more things. It's gross how living makes things dirty. Ingrid was very anxious during all this. She follows either Davis or I around nervously.

  Davis giving Ingrid some comfort.

This is my view when I looked up from cleaning the refrigerator. She is a needy adorable fur-child. 

At this point, our house is no longer livable. I'm just ready to get this move finished. Tomorrow we pick up our moving truck. I can't believe that is happening already. But I am very ready and at peace. Doesn't mean I won't cry but hey, that is okay.

 

ps. davis feel asleep and the computer is about to die. minimal proofreading ;)