So the day came and I have spent my first night in my new house.   I am so sore and I took a 2 hour nap today which is really unusual for me.  What a 24 hours I’ve had!

It all started on Friday with finishing up the packing.  My friends Rachel and Adry came over with my sister Anna and we got the kitchen and final clothes boxed up.  It was more work than I would have expected and you wouldn’t believe how much stuff I have!  Kind of shocking!  I guess when you think about it I have all the stuff for a home and that adds up.

Exhausted I went to bed Friday kind of dreading the next day and the big move.  I was in a lot of pain and so worn out but I was determined to not show it at all. I put on a smile and got the U-haul truck.  Anna and I started loading and then one person showed and then another, and one more.  Before you know it there were a dozen or so people!

To say I was overwhelmed would be an understatement.  I was truly touched that so many people love me enough to help me move (something I have come to understand is the greatest example of friendship).  There were even 3 or 4 people that I didn’t even know from my old ward and friends of friends.  I figure you have to be an extra special person to help someone you don’t know move!

With so many people we finished the loading and unloading in like 2 hours!  I was blown away.  I wish I had taken photos of everyone who came but it was just too nuts.  We got home in enough time for my sister, cousin and I to start unpacking.  Believe it or not today I finished all the kitchen, most of the living room, and a lot of clothes.  When I saw all those boxes I never thought they’d be emptied as fast as they have been.

Take a look at all the boxes!

Last night I wearily laid down in my house.  I felt overwhelmed.  Overwhelmed by all the love showed me.  Overwhelmed by the months of work and anxiety.  Months of frustration, tears and excitement.   It will certainly go down as a landmark occasion of my life and it felt SO good!  I feel blessed and I LOVE MY HOUSE!  It was super hard and I’m not going to claim to have handled everything in the best way but I did what I could and am grateful for the learning experience.  It was a huge test and I think me and my friends have passed.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.

The house is done!!!!