The last few pieces of the puzzle...

It seems fitting that I sit down to write a post on the the pieces that remain in putting together the puzzle that is our move home on May 6th.  Today marks exactly one month until we are all together again.  One month from now, while we may not be settling into our new home together quite yet, we will be settling into life together, all under one roof. 

A sweet treat from Jon to celebrate my new job!

One large puzzle piece was put in place this past weekend.  Thursday afternoon, after picking Vinnie up from daycare, we traveled the 5 hour journey to the Twin Cities.  Then, on Friday morning I made my way around the metro area for 3 interviews, receiving job offers from each.  Ultimately, it was decided that the best for me and our family was to accept the position at Mounds View High School, a suburb just north of the Twin Cities.  While each of the jobs provided a slew of positives and possibilities, this one just felt right.  I am anxious to be teaching in a DCD classroom in the high school setting with great students and a great support system surrounding the program. 

With my job lined up, only a few puzzle pieces remain before our world can be put back together again.  Once I arrive, we will begin hitting the house hunt very hard. We are looking to live in the Mounds View school district, allowing me to be close to work, Jon to have a shorter commute, and possibly accessibility to public transportation, and providing a great foundation for Vinnie to begin school and for us to raise future children.  We cannot wait!

The countdown I have running on my phone...one month!

Thank you to everyone who said prayers for my job search and who covered us in prayer through this entire process.  We got through this with very minimal bumps in the road and I am confident that is all thanks to your continual prayers and support!

All that remains is wrapping up and packing up our lives here in Cedar Rapids.  Jon will join us this weekend and then return for Memorial day weekend and the week leading up to the move to help with packing and cleaning.  On Monday, June 1st the moving truck along with Vinnie following in my parents car will make their last trip north and I will follow after wrapping up my last school week.

It is so close...