Match!

Well the much anticipated day of Match has arrived. We had been told the news of our fate would arrive by email at noon today. A friend who was also waiting for the match called me at 8:30am to say the match email's had been sent out early. Eric and I were spending a lazy morning lounging in our bed. I quickly ran to get the laptop as he didn't want to use my iphone (can't imagine why it's got such a huge screen and all). Alas he opened the much anxiety causing (for me) email to discover what our residency fate would be.

The answer came as Sparrow! Eric's first choice. So we don't have to move. We get to stay in our home, surrounded by fantastic neighbors and and even greater ward and stake family. There is a huge burden lifted off my shoulders. I was willing to accept whatever decision came and have just been praying that we would feel good about the match.

Eric has been calm and felt at peace the whole time regarding match. I on the other hand have felt almost paralyzed worrying about what all would happen if we had to move, prep to get our house ready to sell, anticipating the arrival of our new baby, just overall feeling pressure to get the house in shape (not like I've been able to do anything about it other than watch it get dirtier as the floor gets farther and farther out of reach). It's a huge relief to know I can stay put and focus on getting ready for this baby to come rather than try and perfect my entire house (curse my perfectionism!).

Prayers are heard and answered. I'm very thankful and grateful for that!

So if anyone wants to come visit us, Cedar Point is only 3 hours away, the fall here has the BEST apple cider and donuts not to mention color, Mackinac Island is truly a treat. I'm glad to have more time here to enjoy the beautiful Great Lakes and get out camping!