OK, after the whirlwind decision to pack it all up and move to Texas... we are here. I don't eve know where the story begins or when it might simmer down to a close but I figure I should update now before I forget the details. First of all, if anyone knows anyone that wants to rent a house in Phenix City, AL, please let us know. We moved out and hired a property management team and are just going to cross our fingers and pray for the best. We really need to get it rented ASAP, or sell it. Whatever.
We packed it all up the day after my 36th birthday. I wanted them to come back with all my stuff as soon as they drove off with it. It was a lot harder to leave Ft Benning than I ever thought it would be. So many factors made our 3 1/2 year stint there feel like a real home, family was a huge part of it but so were the friends and co-workers for both of us. We love all of you guys and will miss you for a very long time. Thanks for the going away party, Selena and Gwen!
The drive west was quite the adventure! We started out with two cars, his filled with cats, mine with dogs and Dad. Somewhere along the way he picked up a nail in his tire and we kicked it in sideways into El Paso... all piled in my car. We felt like the Griswalds for sure. His car was left at a tire shop in Odessa, TX (300 miles from El Paso) for five days waiting for a tire to get flown in. Talk about stress. Upon arrival at Ft Bliss we were informed that there was no housing available for us, we were devastated.
The next day while we scoured the Apartment Guides for a place that accepts large dogs a lady called us and told us to come sign for our house... huh? Apparently, the brand new housing was going through final inspection and WALLA! A New New New House. With a 2 car garage(for his prissy car)! Then the tire shop in Odessa called and said the tire was fixed and they did it all for the cost of the tire, yes! We move into the house tomorrow. Things are coming together. It is winter so the weather is nice right now, I know it will get super hot this summer... but the Army is footing the bill for our AC. All I need now is a job and I will feel even better. But I feel ok. I feel pretty good about all of this to be honest. I feel kinda great.
4 comments:
Ugh! Having traveled with cats before (coincidentally through TX), I don't envy you that trip! But I am SO glad everything worked out and you are now in a NEW house! That is awesome!
House is beautiful..can't wait to see pics of the inside and still waiting on an Address :)
Here's to safe arrivals and new beginnings! Good luck on the job hunt.
Atleast Flex wanted to talk the entire time.
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