We Made It... Barely

The kids and I finally made it to Birmingham last night. It was quite an adventure with 2 box springs tied to the roof of the van. They made so much noise on the roof due to the wind. Jackson said it sounded like popcorn. When I got to my parents they were clearing out the bonus room. We put the mattress sets in there for Jackson and Mackenzie. It is a cute little big room for them. And to my amazement and shock Jackson slept in his bed all night long!!!!! This is the first time EVER he's done this. It's a miracle!

I spent what seemed to be hours filling out the paperwork for Mackenzie's new school. It is utterly ridiculous what all it takes to enroll someone for school. I then had to find the Shelby Co health department to get her blue immunization card switched over from Florida to Alabama. I have to say it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I just had visions of what the one in Montgomery was like and was dreading going there. The place was so very nice, clean and I was helped very quickly.

So this afternoon it's just Jackson, Avery and me at the house. My parents had to go to Montgomery today and took Mackenzie at noon. I have to admit I took a short nap with Avery. I could barely keep my eyes open. I've been going 90 to nothing and it's all catching up with me. I just hope to get a little more rest. I finished putting up all of our things at my parents house. It feels so good to have all the clothes put up and organized.

I'm off to figure out more things I need to do. I can think of so many already. I will definitely stay busy and I'll also be looking for a job in all of this. Hopefully I can find something decent enough to help us get by.

Last Night In Florida

Tonight is our last official night in Florida. Our moving is more on time than I anticipated. I'm not quite ready to go into details but the kids and I are moving to Birmingham and are going to be living with my parents until I can get a job and on my feet.

Please keep all of us and especially Mackenzie and Jackson in your prayers. The four of us are going through a really hard time and need all of the prayers we can get. I have 3 amazing kids and one amazingly strong little 8 year old. We have each other and at the end of the day that's what really matters.

I am going to miss our neighbors so much. The ladies on this street and even Mr. Steve mean the world to me. If it wasn't for them there is no way I could have gotten through the past few years let alone the past few weeks. I know that I am loved as are the kids. I have never met a group of people who have come together to help each other out in times of need. Mine, theirs or any other neighbor we're all here for each other. Now I've required a little more help lately but I guess it's okay.

The kids and I are getting ready to go for our "last supper" with Maria and her girls Stella and Emily. Mackenzie and Stella have been best friends for right at 3 years now. Maria has been so kind and has opened her up her house to us a few days over the past few weeks. It has been fun and slumber party like and so greatly appreciated. I am filled with hope for our new beginning and filled with saddness for those friendships we are leaving behind.

So here's to good friends. I'll post again once we get moved.