We have an address!

I've always thought the army was an exciting place to be! Our week has been no exception, as we literally RACED to secure our Fort Leavenworth housing. Here's how it all went down:

Months ago, we were told which four neighborhoods we "qualified" for, based on family size and student status. We ranked those neighborhoods by preference, and were assigned our second choice, Infantry Barracks. I have already mentioned that we were anxious about these beautiful old apartments and how our children and dog would adjust to no backyard. My discouragement turned to hope, however, when I discovered that some friends, the Snells, were there! If you know the Snells (either from Wheaton or Fort Riley) you know what a blessing it would be to live nearby! (Ok, I might not want to live under them, or any family with six kids, for that matter, but next door, YES!)

About the same time, we also realized that waiting until we arrive on the 10th to sign our lease was risky. Students were pouring into Leavenworth all summer and, although we had a neighborhood assignment, there was a big difference in the individual homes. For example, we could have a first floor apartment or a second floor one. A busy street or a quiet one. An outer apartment with a chance for a fenced yard or an inner one with only a shared courtyard. Jess buttered up the housing office staff and gathered as much information as he could about what would be available and then. . .

Meredith Snell to the rescue! She and her six kids, armed with our power of attorney, trucked over to the housing office bright and early Monday morning to find a place for us! We had in mind an apartment in her building, but that was not yet available, and, not being a gambler, I didn't want to wait for it and pass up something else. She toured a couple of places and picked out one that I think will be great!!! It is on the first floor, on the quiet street, across from the playground and a few buildings away from the Snells. It is in the middle, BUT it had a fenced in courtyard). The floor plan seems great for our family--lots of storage, she says!

We have always been comforted knowing that God, in his sovereignty, has determined where we should live--it has been so evident each time we move in that this is exactly where we should be. So we are ready and excited for the next adventure and thankful that we have an address!

PS I will email that address out soon.

PSS Please continue to pray that we find a renter for our Georgia house!!!