Since moving, there have been a few things that have struck me:
First, there is no doubt in my mind that we were meant to be here. I have received so many affirmations from God that our decision was the right one. When we left Phoenix, I was a little nervous. While it felt right, there is always that little concern that maybe you're making the wrong choice. As we've been getting settled, I am sure that we are in the right place. I dearly miss the friends and family that we left in Phoenix, but have felt so welcomed by the folks we have met around here. Between our neighbors and members of our church, we're starting to get connected.
Second, I really like Las Vegas. I was not excited about the prospect of living in Las Vegas when Matt first heard about this position. After we visited, my mind was changed. Summerlin is a beautiful area with a lot to do. While the temperature is not too different from Phoenix during the day, it is actually nice in the mornings and evenings. Ironically, as I write this we are experiencing some high levels of humidity, but we've also had some rain which is great. I am excited to continue learning about what this area has to offer. I have a feeling that I've only scratch the surface.
Third, I am thoroughly enjoying staying home with CJ. Many of my friends and family knew that I was a little nervous to take on that role. I had worked in higher education for over ten years, so I was very comfortable with that setting. I knew how to do my job, and I'd like to think I was pretty good at it. Staying home was uncharted territory. I was afraid that I would not be successful. I was afraid that I would be resentful. I had a lot of fears, but ultimately knew that this was the best option for us at this point in our lives. Amazingly enough, I love it! I have made a few friends that also stay home, and they are guiding me through this transition. They have given me lots of ideas on things to do and invited me along on different outings. I'm finding that there is quite a bit to do around here. We've joined the community pool, found quite a few great parks, and explored the family events that the area has to offer.
As hectic as things are now, I think we're going to begin researching adoption in Nevada. CJ is now a year and a half, and I
