As many of you know, the move to Ehrenberg Arizona hasn't been the funnest thing for us. I have spent MANY nights crying wishing I could just be back home. From HATING our so called "house" to HATING not being around ANY of our family, from not being able to find a job to working the worst possible job EVER, I just wanted to turn back time and NEVER have moved here...I had pretty much given up on EVERYTHING! Then one day, I got a phone call.... it was my cousin Chandi. She has been living in North Carolina for a while and I asked how she was doing it, being so far away from everyone. We had a much needed talk and she gave me some really good advice. I was telling her that I am SO embarrassed by where we live and what we live in....... A trailer! You know, everyone gets SO EXCITED about stuff they do to their houses and they post pictures so everyone can see what fabulous stuff they have... well I haven't wanted to do that because I was embarrassed by all of it! We live in a MOBLE HOME, OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, our walls are wood paneling, the wallpaper is 70's floral, the shower and bath tubs are yellow, the carpet is atrocious, the blinds are stained and have holes, its kinda falling apart, and it smells! (luckily I sell scentsy!) So why would ANYONE want to live here?! Well I don't know, but Nick and I ended up here for some reason and we are making it work... Nick LOVES his job and is home by 5 every night, he doesn't work weekends and we have got to spend all this time together.. just the two of us and I wouldn't trade it for the world! I have been SO HUMBLED by living here. WE may not live in the nicest house around, but we have nice things and we have each other. We have been SO BLESSED our whole lives with SO MUCH! My cousins advice was to take pictures of where we live and show them off.. be proud of where we live because we won't be here forever and one day we will be able to look back and say.... WE LIVED THERE!!! So I am taking my cousins advice and showing off our cute little old trailer that we call home... for now :) (Heavenly Father has definitely taught me the meaning of gratitude on this one!! :)
I loved this! Davin and I are going through...broke...times and we're about to move into a really ugly apartment. I am embarassed by it, but I'm going to try to have a good attitude too! It can make all the difference in the world!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing! The first two years Royal and I were married we lived in the basement of this old house. When I first saw it, I was in shock. It was filthy and needed SO much work. No front door, one very small nasty bathroom, two bedrooms, disgusting carpet that reeked of cat pee, needed new paint everywhere, no kitchen (we had to share the one upstairs until we could build our own downstairs)... It was frustrating and I can't imagine what it would have been like to be away from family at the same time. You are such a sweetheart and I think your little home is way cute!!! Be brave and things will get better in time. :)
ReplyDeleteI have to be honest. Your trailor is a lot cuter than our first apartment. We had cinderblock walls! I'm glad you are finding joy in the journey you're on. I know it's hard, but it's such a blessing that Nick loves his job and isn't overworked! That can make all the difference. How fun that you are so close to so many fun cities. Enjoy all the exploring you get to do!
ReplyDeleteAmber your house is darling! I love your shower curtain in your bathroom. So YOU! I know it's hard to live away from family. We've been lucky to live close to Tucker's parents but I know that I've struggled being so far away from my family for the last three years. I've gained such a testimony of the importance of the Church as an organization. Your Ward can become your family. I didn't believe that for the first little bit we lived away from Utah but I'm starting to really see it now. I have friends I see everyday that make it so much easier. I'm glad you guys are loving your callings. It also sounds like you guys have a lot of fun things to do. Take the opportunity to do as much traveling as you can now. You'll be really grateful you did! We love you guys and hope things continue to go well!
ReplyDeleteWe look back fondly at our first years. We were in total POVERTY, both going to college, making a combined income of $12,000 in Seattle! But it was so fun. ENJOY it! Enjoy each other because when the kids come, you will never get all that couple time back.
ReplyDeleteAmber, my favorite thing about your whole home is the temple picture on the wall. Who cares what you live in as long as it has the spirit there. Jeremy and I are living with his grandparents right now haha. All of our stuff is stuffed into on small bedroom. We are living out of boxes, Awesome!! I love you and Nick!! We miss you guys!! Come back soon so we can get together and go swimming!
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