On Base

I don't know why it takes me so long between journal entries.  I used to be so great! Now I am slight disappointed with myself.  But I need to make a goal to write more.

So a few months ago, our lease was up on our rental house and we were toying with the idea of moving on base.  We were so up in the air because I was the primary President and only been in that calling for 6 months.  We had talked to our bishop about it, in the event that we did move on base, he wouldn't be blindsided.  Especially since both of my counselors were moving out also.  We didn't feel any strong impression to move on base, and were completely fine staying in our home.  

A few weeks later, we started having issues with our landlord/rental company.  They were giving us trouble for our dogs and the grass being dead in the front yard.   So being fed up with them, we decided it wouldn't hurt to apply for base housing, and then make that decision once we crossed that bridge.  Also, during the 4th of July we had gone on base for the fireworks, and I just realized I have never felt like I've truly been an air force wife.  I wanted to!  So the following Friday, after the 4th of July, we had gotten all our paperwork ready and submitted to the housing office.  Expecting a few weeks to hear back from them, we were surprised by a phone call the following Monday with a house available and ready for move in in two weeks!! Zach went ahead and checked it out and we decided to act on it!!

I was super sad to let our bishop and ward know we were moving, but felt a great reassurance it was the right thing to do.  We moved on base July 31 and started our new ward, and it has been such a blessing!  The extra money that came in for the move is helping us pay for my new car registration and taxes.  And I was also called to serve as a young women's advisor!  I am super excited about that!  Zach has been able to get to know many men in the ward also serving in the Air Force and getting advice about going to school.  

I am excited about this part of our life and being able to meet new and young people in the same walk of life with us.  Such a blessing, and we are grateful that Heavenly Father got us where we need to be.