tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post123229590140943856..comments2024-02-12T16:14:28.073-06:00Comments on Living the Swell Life: living the {suitcase} life...stillswell.lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187365955746144553noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-41828288404530376772009-08-26T23:37:25.361-05:002009-08-26T23:37:25.361-05:00Were you thinking Mpls/St paul proper? Not a subur...Were you thinking Mpls/St paul proper? Not a suburb? Commuting has become bad there...And, hard to find Lightning bugs, maybe more in St Paul, truly a prettier city. Good luck with everything. Oh and the fog today in SF? You could cut it with a butter knife, it was drippy ;(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772131562823709181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-58497351134459566072009-08-24T14:26:23.057-05:002009-08-24T14:26:23.057-05:00You guys have guts. I totally admire you. It takes...You guys have guts. I totally admire you. It takes so much more faith to go out on a limb that to stick with what you know will be safe and secure. And of course God will meet all your needs but in the meantime, please know that I know about being scared silly over all the unkowns. One thing that has really helped me in dealing with our upheavel this summer, is to remember that the heart of Jesus and my husband and children is my home. It's not a building. Not at all. <br /><br />Bless your heart. You are such an inspiration, dearie.Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380504004257948038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-27265037186530858552009-08-24T14:14:04.359-05:002009-08-24T14:14:04.359-05:00Wow. You are so brave to follow your heart...even ...Wow. You are so brave to follow your heart...even if it's completely scaring the living daylights out of you right now. It will all work out in the end and you will know that you did what you felt you needed to do. Good luck and keep us posted. The blogging community is here for you!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15259731611618953235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-27818693725602216202009-08-24T11:23:34.043-05:002009-08-24T11:23:34.043-05:00We just moved from our lovely little 1930's re...We just moved from our lovely little 1930's rental house with its perfect little yard in northern CA to a brand new run of the mill town home with no yard whatsoever in Texas. Sometimes I miss growing vegetables, hanging clothes out on the line to dry, and watching our kitties roll around in the dirt so much that I could cry (and sometimes I do!). BUT, we moved to Texas because my husband had a dream to teach at a wonderful school and that makes the heartache of moving totally worth it. And like you said, "this too shall pass." Sometimes I forget that my parents didn't start out with the house, the job, and the financial security that they have now, but it took them years to get there. Anyway, here's to contentment and blooming where your planted! =)ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08388653073940822431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-6104526424977917622009-08-24T10:21:38.634-05:002009-08-24T10:21:38.634-05:00I can definitely understand and sympathize with yo...I can definitely understand and sympathize with your two as you all persue this dream of yours! Praying that it all goes smoothly for you and that you find that perfect little home for your family!Jacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439391373390883239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-63657924900021917912009-08-24T01:08:49.715-05:002009-08-24T01:08:49.715-05:00I think that is so awesome, don't settle. Foll...I think that is so awesome, don't settle. Following your heart is so worth it. Plus Home ownership is kinda over rated! Let me know if your husband needs any support, advice whatever on this journey!One Love Photohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04791002077525526696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-42215655074878204352009-08-23T12:10:41.213-05:002009-08-23T12:10:41.213-05:00I understand- we are in a similar boat. Self-emplo...I understand- we are in a similar boat. Self-employment is super scary , but sometimes we (and esp our husbands) just need the chance to be to be able to live our dreams (Ask me tomorrow if I still believe that!) That's the good thing about being a nurse though- if the need arises your skills can always pay the bills. <br /><br />I love the baby in a suitcase! Cute!On Second Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220480191560445470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-36770239402240696212009-08-21T17:53:27.390-05:002009-08-21T17:53:27.390-05:00btw..
what Katie wrote.. really really struck a c...btw.. <br />what Katie wrote.. really really struck a chord with me... she is so right... <br /><br />I think we all play this game... a lot. Well no more.. yeah for life... just as it is.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07793377053248697401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-17684628578650560432009-08-21T17:52:16.014-05:002009-08-21T17:52:16.014-05:00.. not everyone's lives fit in that mold.. at ..... not everyone's lives fit in that mold.. at every single moment. <br /><br />I learn this DAILY!!!<br /><br />And although I do think (I really do, you'll be lighting bug catching in no time) I also think God has it in store, better than than how it almost happened.... beyond your wildest dreams better... <br /><br />oh Jessica.. thank you for update on life... always love to hear it..<br /><br />and praying.. for wisdom and discernment as you all make these big .. great big choices... <br /><br />love how you all follow your hearts..really really do.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07793377053248697401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-38892892690118296802009-08-21T11:50:14.521-05:002009-08-21T11:50:14.521-05:00oh sweet girl! what an honest post of adventure, ...oh sweet girl! what an honest post of adventure, relying on God, human doubts, taking risks...and living what is becoming your new normal. i pray that as the days unfold that God pricks your heart with a peace and a calm that passes all understanding. this too as rocky and uncertain as it feels will continue to mold you into holy. for even in the midst of it...you are an example to us all. and how blessed to be in the arms of your family during all of this too!! so excited for you on what lies ahead...the road hasn't ended...it still continues ahead!!have a lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01600808712483466080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-64558104400489947912009-08-21T09:10:06.629-05:002009-08-21T09:10:06.629-05:00I so feel for you! It's so hard waiting and no...I so feel for you! It's so hard waiting and not knowing. Sometimes I feel like we are just waiting and waiting for our "real life" to begin, as though somehow that will only happen once Chris gets a "real" job and we buy a house. And yet, that's At Least 6 years from now! Elijah will be 7 or 8 before we even have the chance to end up in a place we think will be permanent. So I remind myself that this is our real life, right this second. It's good that you didn't settle down there even though it seemed so easy if it wasn't going to contain all you had hoped, but it is so hard wanting to just get it all started and settled!!Katie {My Paisley Apron}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11456479077291265367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-53974900632904244832009-08-21T08:17:03.607-05:002009-08-21T08:17:03.607-05:00Hi Jess!
Good for you for making your dreams come ...Hi Jess!<br />Good for you for making your dreams come true now, because before you know it it will be too late...<br />If only more people had your courage to just go for it, I know I wish I had more of it! And just remember things ALWAYS work out in the end!<br />Wishing you all the best with love - LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334798928325967908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-6868923274181873132009-08-21T08:06:20.058-05:002009-08-21T08:06:20.058-05:00Wow, I am so impressed and in awe of you guys. Goo...Wow, I am so impressed and in awe of you guys. Good for you for dreaming big and doing what you feel is best for your little family right now. Good luck with everything!<br /><br />And more baby pics please!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474285938941511637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036604881691748652.post-80715364310803281682009-08-20T21:03:51.037-05:002009-08-20T21:03:51.037-05:00Oh, I feel for you so much for the tough time this...Oh, I feel for you so much for the tough time this is but I am also busting with excitement for you guys! Way to go in following your hearts and pursuing your dreams! You are obviously trusting God through this and He never lets us down! Love the photo of Graham too...can't wait to hear the new developments! (And I'm sure you will make that two bedroom rental the cutest two bedroom rental there ever was!)Cottage Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371107327269866980noreply@blogger.com