1003 Park Colony Drive
Norcross, Ga 30093
Looks like we are going to be on the 2nd story. We'll be in great shape when we get back....
Sunday, December 27, 2009
New Address
Our address in Atlanta is:
Christmas at La Quinta
The last few days have been quite eventful! On Wednesday evening, we were able to get most of our belongings packed up in the cars. The boys stayed at Tim's parents for the night so we we were able to be more productive than usual. I could hardly sleep that night...lists were running through my head. I was so scared that I would forget something we "need" for our next 5 months in Atlanta. I finally got up at 5am, did a few things on my list, then crawled back in bed for another hour.
When we woke up, we finished the final pieces of packing and found that we had to eliminate some things in order to fit it all in our cars. We picked up the kids, said good-bye to the family, and headed towards Texas. It started sleeting pretty quickly after we left, but nothing was sticking. As soon as we hit downtown Tulsa, though, all that changed. The roads were covered with ice...not snow...and they were getting pretty slick. We had to drop down to 30-40mph. It just got worse from there. More and more cars started spinning out and sliding off the roads around us. Tim took over driving the minivan with the kids and I drove his car. He handles the stress much better than I do...
Our most amazing miracle took place after dark....Tim was driving behind me when the car next to me lost control and swerved with a foot or two of my driver's side three times. Then all of a sudden he turned and slid right between Tim and me and into the ditch. Neither of our cars were touched. We pulled over at the next gas station, and I just cried my eyes out. I was so thankful that no one was hurt.
We finally crossed over the border into Texas and were immediately stuck in dead stop traffic. For the next 45 minutes we sat there until they cleared an accident up ahead. Once traffic started moving again, the roads were solid ice and we could only go 20mph. By the time we got to Sherman, the minivan's wheels were just spinning on the ice and Tim could no longer drive faster than 15mph. We pulled over and found a hotel for the night. It was so disappointing, but definitely the safest thing to do. After 12 hours of driving (normally only an 8 hour trip total), we still had 60 miles left. At the speeds we were going, it would have taken us 2-3 more hours.
So we spent Christmas Eve and had a delicious Christmas buffet breakfast at the La Quinta.
After breakfast, we got back in the cars to finish the drive. The roads were still icy, but much better than the night before. Tim was ahead of me with the kids when the car in front of him slammed on their brakes and started sliding across a bridge. He quickly switched lanes and the car in the left lane behind him put on their brakes and slid into the back of the minivan. So, we stopped and traded insurance, took pictures, and convinced the driver that it was not worth anybody's time to call the police. Both cars were drive-able and we just wanted to get to my parent's house for Christmas.
Two hours after we left that morning (a 14 hour drive total), we arrived at my parents. One dented minivan, 2 fussy children, 2 exhausted parents, and all our 5 month belongings crammed into the cars.
The rest of the day...and weekend has been wonderful. The kids played with their cousins, took good naps, opened presents, and Tim and I finally got to relax with my family. We are so thankful that no one was hurt and that God is watching over us. We are planning to leave on New Year's Day for Atlanta so please be praying for safety!
When we woke up, we finished the final pieces of packing and found that we had to eliminate some things in order to fit it all in our cars. We picked up the kids, said good-bye to the family, and headed towards Texas. It started sleeting pretty quickly after we left, but nothing was sticking. As soon as we hit downtown Tulsa, though, all that changed. The roads were covered with ice...not snow...and they were getting pretty slick. We had to drop down to 30-40mph. It just got worse from there. More and more cars started spinning out and sliding off the roads around us. Tim took over driving the minivan with the kids and I drove his car. He handles the stress much better than I do...
Our most amazing miracle took place after dark....Tim was driving behind me when the car next to me lost control and swerved with a foot or two of my driver's side three times. Then all of a sudden he turned and slid right between Tim and me and into the ditch. Neither of our cars were touched. We pulled over at the next gas station, and I just cried my eyes out. I was so thankful that no one was hurt.
We finally crossed over the border into Texas and were immediately stuck in dead stop traffic. For the next 45 minutes we sat there until they cleared an accident up ahead. Once traffic started moving again, the roads were solid ice and we could only go 20mph. By the time we got to Sherman, the minivan's wheels were just spinning on the ice and Tim could no longer drive faster than 15mph. We pulled over and found a hotel for the night. It was so disappointing, but definitely the safest thing to do. After 12 hours of driving (normally only an 8 hour trip total), we still had 60 miles left. At the speeds we were going, it would have taken us 2-3 more hours.
So we spent Christmas Eve and had a delicious Christmas buffet breakfast at the La Quinta.
After breakfast, we got back in the cars to finish the drive. The roads were still icy, but much better than the night before. Tim was ahead of me with the kids when the car in front of him slammed on their brakes and started sliding across a bridge. He quickly switched lanes and the car in the left lane behind him put on their brakes and slid into the back of the minivan. So, we stopped and traded insurance, took pictures, and convinced the driver that it was not worth anybody's time to call the police. Both cars were drive-able and we just wanted to get to my parent's house for Christmas.
Two hours after we left that morning (a 14 hour drive total), we arrived at my parents. One dented minivan, 2 fussy children, 2 exhausted parents, and all our 5 month belongings crammed into the cars.
The rest of the day...and weekend has been wonderful. The kids played with their cousins, took good naps, opened presents, and Tim and I finally got to relax with my family. We are so thankful that no one was hurt and that God is watching over us. We are planning to leave on New Year's Day for Atlanta so please be praying for safety!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Baby #3 Photo Shoot
Today I had my 15 week appointment and we got to see our baby once again. (We had an ultrasound at our first appointment, but I put the pictures in such a "safe place" that I have not seen them again....) The baby is doing great - weighs about 4 oz and the growth is on target. It doesn't matter that this is our 3rd, it is always such a miracle. I don't understand how anyone cannot believe in God after seeing a baby. What a work of art!
I am hoping to find a doctor to see temporarily in Atlanta and then come back to KC just in time to have the baby here. Based on the measurements today, they think my due date might be a few days sooner than we originally thought. For once, I wish they were pushing back the date and not expecting it sooner :)
Thursday, December 10, 2009
The Money, The Place, and The Baby
We have three exciting announcements to make in this post!
1. We have raised the entire $5000 for our tuition! Thank you everyone for your support. We could not have done this without your prayers and gifts. If you would still like to financially support us, you can write a check directly to us (which will not be tax-deductible). We will be paying for all other bills, groceries, etc with our savings. Any additional money donated to WFC Missions will still be given to GFM, but it will not be helping us specifically.
2. We have a renter for our home! We have a couple moving in to our home in January and will be staying there at least 3 out of the 5 months. This is a great relief to us knowing our home will be taken care of and that we will have some help with our house expenses while we are gone.
3. If you have not yet heard, we are expecting our 3rd child in June 2010! Yes, you are probably thinking, "Aren't you coming back in June?" We are....and we have about 3 days to spare before we'll meet this little one. :) It will be quite an exciting drive back home. We will not be finding out the sex of this baby (it is now tradition) so you will all have to wait patiently with us. We will be having a sonogram at the end of next week, so I'll post pics as soon as I can!
1. We have raised the entire $5000 for our tuition! Thank you everyone for your support. We could not have done this without your prayers and gifts. If you would still like to financially support us, you can write a check directly to us (which will not be tax-deductible). We will be paying for all other bills, groceries, etc with our savings. Any additional money donated to WFC Missions will still be given to GFM, but it will not be helping us specifically.
2. We have a renter for our home! We have a couple moving in to our home in January and will be staying there at least 3 out of the 5 months. This is a great relief to us knowing our home will be taken care of and that we will have some help with our house expenses while we are gone.
3. If you have not yet heard, we are expecting our 3rd child in June 2010! Yes, you are probably thinking, "Aren't you coming back in June?" We are....and we have about 3 days to spare before we'll meet this little one. :) It will be quite an exciting drive back home. We will not be finding out the sex of this baby (it is now tradition) so you will all have to wait patiently with us. We will be having a sonogram at the end of next week, so I'll post pics as soon as I can!
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