New Beginnings

Well, today was Dan's first official day of work as a PA. You know, it's kind of weird how there is so much pomp & circumstance that goes along with graduations, so many official markers along the way like diplomas & certifications & exam results, but not a whole lot of grandeur for the first day of work. But as I thought about it, today really felt like the official ending of the last 2 1/2 years of school & rotations. The official ending, but also an official beginning of sorts, too. The official beginning of employment, of 2 incomes, of a new routine (that will last more than 6 weeks!), of carpooling, of the responsibilities that go along with being a certified Physician Assistant. It may seem a little lame to some of you (it did to him!), but I just had to take a picture to capture the important landmark this morning. Here he is folks...doesn't he look official?!



It also marks the end of our time in our cozy little Trevecca apartment. While we don't have to be out immediately, we have been in the process of looking for a new place for a little while now. And last week, I think we found the place! We really were only looking at apartments, hoping to upgrade to a 2-bedroom, and trying to decide what area of Nashville to which we'd like to relocate. We had found a nice apartment and had all but signed the paperwork (actually, we'd even done a little of that) when one of my co-workers mentioned that their townhouse was available for rent as of that day. That day was the same day we intended to give our official payment to the apartment complex to reserve the place...so we had to make some quick decisions. But our friends are so great, they worked with us on the price and said they'd give it to us for the same price we were going to pay for the apartment!!! Hmmm....apartment or a WAY more spacious townhouse for the same price? Tough question :-)

While the final details are not completely nailed down yet, we are soon to be the new tenants of this lovely home! Here are a few pics from when our friends lived there...so this is obviously their stuff, but it will give you a pretty good idea:




Did you notice all of that beautiful kitchen space?! Yeah, I can't wait! We won't be moving until the first of October, but we are THRILLED to have this in front of us and so very grateful for the ways in which the Lord provides above & beyond. Now we have plenty of room for friends to come visit us, so please, book your trips to Nashville and come see us!