Well, part one of our move down south took place today.
At around 9:30 this morning, four men and two large trucks arrived and parked in our driveway. It was 3 degrees and the wind blew hard.
At 1:00 this afternoon we all took a break for lunch - hot dogs, baked beans, and sauerkraut - thanks for the venison hot dogs, Ronnie! They were amazing!!! The main floor was empty (except for our beds). It was 10 degrees and the wind blew harder.
The guys worked for another three hours and the basement was empty. It was 12 degrees and the wind was merciless. They only filled one of the trucks and they will be back tomorrow with a smaller truck to take the rest of our stuff - our beds, a couch, rugs, etc. Not once did the men stop, complain, grumble, or waste time. They didn't even warm themselves by our flaming wood stove even though our home temperature was in the 50's at several times during the day. They had a mission and they accomplished it. We are grateful!
We then went to friends' for a pizza and salad dinner - yum! Thanks Alyssa and family! Once we arrived back home with all the kids they had a grand time hearing their voices echo in the empty rooms and basement. Matthias knows there's something amiss but can't quite process it all!
So now the children are sleeping soundly in their beds in their rooms - for the last time. Sheets and towels must be washed and packed in the morning. Movers will be back around 9, friends will be over around noon to clean and to haul up our trash from our basement to our garage for another friend to take to the dump, and we say our goodbyes to neighbors, friends, and loved ones on Sunday and Monday. Thanks to all our family and friends who are praying for us. We covet your prayers and will keep you posted as much as possible. Our sincere thanks!
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