We spent most of the day working hard outside & in the garage, preparing for our move next weekend. I'm about to fall over sitting here typing this, so this may be an abbreviated post.

Moving plans are looking good. The house was appraised on Friday, and we will likely find out the results on Monday or Tuesday. Pray that there are no major issues discovered in this process that would delay moving into the home or losing the deal altogether.

If plans hold we are looking to have the movers here on Sunday, the 12th to pack up and Monday, the 13th, to load & leave. We should be able to hit the road later that afternoon/evening and travel a little ways. We want to arrive in Nashville on Wednesday late afternoon, if possible. This would give us a night to rest before I report at LifeWay bright & early the next morning. The closing is currently scheduled for Friday afternoon at 3-4 pm, so I will leave early from work to take care of these details. We'd take possession that evening & meet the movers there on Saturday, the 18th, to unload & move in.

I'm sure it will be an exhausting process (if today is any indication it definitely will!). Good news is that I only have to work 4-day work weeks for the first several weeks (I get Friday, the 24th, and Monday, the 27th, off for Christmas & then Monday, Jan. 3rd, off for New Years). This should help me ease into things - that coupled with a slower work schedule probably due to the holidays. I'm sure I'll have plenty on my plate as it is!