The Neider Family

Well, since my last blog, we had our third boy, and moved to Nampa, in a beautiful home that I have loved for the last year. We moved into our home June 6, 2014. Here we are August 3, 2015 and we are selling our home. Last Monday Josh had a last minute meeting invite with his manager's boss, and his team. The Boise location will officially be terminated September 7, 2015. They offered a relocation to Alpharetta, GA. Of course, I immediately thought it was a great idea, despite the fact that we'll be moving from anything and everyone we have ever known, loved, and grown up with. I'be never been south, other than California, and that doesn't count in my opinion. The farthest east I've been is Washington DC.
I got the house ready to sell in 3 days, with the help of an amazing friend whom I'll miss very much. I made an appointment with the realtor we used last year to buy our house. She is so sweet and kind. I really am glad we were referred to her. So, Friday she came over and took pictures and took her time as I was still frantically cleaning when she arrived. I think I underestimated the time and effort of cleaning a house consisting of 2100+ sq ft and three boys, Josh and myself.
Today the for sale sign went up in our yard. We had a call for a showing, but someone got sick and the family wasn't able to come look at the house. It sure made me clean the house pretty well. A realtor tour is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:30. We're taking the boys to lunch in the park while they're doing the tour.
Josh and I have been looking at rentals in GA, and we went from houses, to town homes, to apartments, and I think we'll have to just make some appointments for the first few days we get there and really hunt for a good place.
I can't even explain the excitement I have for the new journey as we cross the country in minivan and moving truck, and spend a few nights in a hotel, searching for our temporary new home.
God doesn't let us settle and get comfortable where we are. He is constantly preparing us and testing us, to strengthen us. I was just feeling settled and comfortable in our ward, and getting to know some very sweet neighbors, one especially sweet and dear to my heart, even thought we haven't known each other very long.
As I have taught the scouts, primary of all ages, and my own children, I know how important the Lord's work is. We have an opportunity to go and serve in Georgia and be strengthened and let our testimonies be steadfast.
This song makes me think of the pioneers who had to sacrifice everything they had to come west and enjoy the blessings of the gospel, yet they were so happy with the work and struggle, because they knew the end result would be worth it.
Come, come, ye Saints, no toil nor labor fear;
But with joy wend your way.
Though hard to you this journey may appear,
Grace shall be as your day.

This excerpt from a talk by Gordon B. Hinckley explains exactly how I feel about this wonderful opportunity to move to Georgia.
"We can put behind us our weaknesses of the past, and go forth with new energy and increased resolution to improve the world about us, in our homes, in our places of employment, in our social activities. We have work to do, you and I, so very much of it. Let us roll up our sleeves and get at it, with a new commitment, putting our trust in the Lord."