It looks like the White's are not moving to Wilmore, at least not this summer. There was a possibility that I was changing appointments to a church nearer Wilmore, but that is no longer the case.
So much for looking for intentional community and feeling like part of the greater ATS community. So much for adult conversation for Laurie (with persons other than myself). So much for the hopes of a nearby groceries or a movie store.
And gas prices continue to climb. The drive to Wilmore is about 55 miles one way. I drive it at least twice a week. This past week I made the trip 5 times.
On the otherhand, I get to continue in this church where I am comfortable and loved (or at least by my perception). Also, I don't have to find a new place, pack everything up, and move. I still have a parsonage.
So, let's wait and see how all the rest turns out.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
the times they are a changin'
Laurie and I are uncertain about a few things in our upcoming future...
My unit is deactivating, and I have to find a new unit home before April 2009. I am looking to be promoted in the Army in July, which is good. But there are rumors of an upcoming deployment. Then again, you know how rumors are. I have considered switching over to the Chaplain Candidacy program because I would be non-deployable until I complete my degree. Degree completion is a big priority to me. But, if I switched, I wouldn't be able to go to drill once a month and would lose that income, which we need. Also, I have to wait until after I promoted or I lose the promotion. I could continue to go to monthly drills if I switched to the National Guard, but that's not really something I want to do. I have also considered volunteering for a deployment so that I would have control over where I am sent and what i would be doing. Besides, the money is good.
We are also considering moving to Wilmore (or at least closer), but haven't been able to find away to afford that. I don't like driving back and forth and back and forth an hour at a time, especially with gas prices seemingly without an apex. Laurie is starved for adult conversation as she is home most of the week with three young kids. (Incedently, Cooper turned 7 this past Sunday and Ainsley turned 3 today). I feel left out of the seminary community and the kids don't really have anybody with which to play. There are four girls of similar age that live near, but they are all sisters/cousins withone another and are perfectly content to play among themselves without my children. Plus, we don't appreciate the having to drive 15 minutes to buy groceries or rent movie, or .... whatever.
Mom is opposed to our moving further from Berea. When we moved here almost 2 years ago she was upset and we are only 1/2 an hour away. If we move to Jessamine County, it would be a full hour away, which is still closer than my siblings.
I'm also not sure, yet, whether I have to move. Appointments are being determined very soon, if not already. If I am re-appointed somewhere else. I will have to move from the parsonage. If not, I can stay, but ... see paragraph 1. Either way, how can I afford it.
Laurie and I are interested in finding an intentional community. I know of two in Madison County, but that does not releave my driving much (in fact in one case, it would increase it considerably). I have not found any such community in Jessamine County, although I do applaud the efforts of Tom & Cassie and Eric & Erin. However, they are just one home and we are a big family.
I'm tired of rambling. In short, it would be nice to have a little more certainty in our lives just now. But, we'll keep on keeping on and pray for the best.
My unit is deactivating, and I have to find a new unit home before April 2009. I am looking to be promoted in the Army in July, which is good. But there are rumors of an upcoming deployment. Then again, you know how rumors are. I have considered switching over to the Chaplain Candidacy program because I would be non-deployable until I complete my degree. Degree completion is a big priority to me. But, if I switched, I wouldn't be able to go to drill once a month and would lose that income, which we need. Also, I have to wait until after I promoted or I lose the promotion. I could continue to go to monthly drills if I switched to the National Guard, but that's not really something I want to do. I have also considered volunteering for a deployment so that I would have control over where I am sent and what i would be doing. Besides, the money is good.
We are also considering moving to Wilmore (or at least closer), but haven't been able to find away to afford that. I don't like driving back and forth and back and forth an hour at a time, especially with gas prices seemingly without an apex. Laurie is starved for adult conversation as she is home most of the week with three young kids. (Incedently, Cooper turned 7 this past Sunday and Ainsley turned 3 today). I feel left out of the seminary community and the kids don't really have anybody with which to play. There are four girls of similar age that live near, but they are all sisters/cousins withone another and are perfectly content to play among themselves without my children. Plus, we don't appreciate the having to drive 15 minutes to buy groceries or rent movie, or .... whatever.
Mom is opposed to our moving further from Berea. When we moved here almost 2 years ago she was upset and we are only 1/2 an hour away. If we move to Jessamine County, it would be a full hour away, which is still closer than my siblings.
I'm also not sure, yet, whether I have to move. Appointments are being determined very soon, if not already. If I am re-appointed somewhere else. I will have to move from the parsonage. If not, I can stay, but ... see paragraph 1. Either way, how can I afford it.
Laurie and I are interested in finding an intentional community. I know of two in Madison County, but that does not releave my driving much (in fact in one case, it would increase it considerably). I have not found any such community in Jessamine County, although I do applaud the efforts of Tom & Cassie and Eric & Erin. However, they are just one home and we are a big family.
I'm tired of rambling. In short, it would be nice to have a little more certainty in our lives just now. But, we'll keep on keeping on and pray for the best.
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