Doors closing and windows opening

Jarrod and I in Abita Springs this weekend.

We've been keeping a little secret from you for the past few weeks. In just a few short weeks, we'll no longer be the Louisiana Johnstons. We'll be the Texas Johnstons!

Jarrod accepted a job at a great church in a town on the south side of Dallas! We're beyond thrilled. He starts on May 16th and his last Sunday here is May 15th. No idea how that's going to work, but we're excited. Our lease here up isn't up here until the end of June so if I don't have a job in Dallas, I'll stay through June.

We're very sad to leave Slidell - I adore my job and hate to leave it. We have an incredibly fantastic circle of friends that have become our family here. I never thought we'd make Slidell feel like home, but thanks to these folks to the right, I am so sad to leave. But we're ready to see our nephews more and raise kids closer to family. I'm so excited that Jarrod found a great church. We went out there for an interview and visit a few weeks ago and I really like the church. It's in a great area and the people are wonderful. I think it's going to be a good place for us. Of course the transition isn't going to be easy. We have an incredible support system here and a wonderful life.

There are a lot of unknowns right now. I don't know if/when/where I'll get a job. I don't know where we'll be living and when we need to move. I am more than confident we are making the right decision and I know everything will fall into place. I'm exploring leads on some incredibly interesting and challenging jobs. I am going to Dallas/Ft. Worth on Wednesday for an interview. It's the second round of interviews for a job that is incredibly amazing. It's something I've been dreaming about for 5 years or so. I am incredibly excited about the possibility, but not trying to get my hopes up. Jarrod will fly in on Thursday so that we can begin the search for a place to live. I'm exciting about buying some new furniture and decorating a new house. I'm excited about getting a 3 bedroom condo because we'll need a nursery sometime soon.

We have a lot of decisions to make over the next few weeks. Lots of books to pack, tears to cry, and necks to hug. It will be action-packed for sure. I can't envision what life will look like on May 20th, but I have a feeling it will be beautiful. Through Jarrod's interviewing process I said, "It doesn't matter because in the end, it's you, me, Lucy, and the cats." That's all that matters.

I'm excited to see my nephews more often and watch them grow. Jarrod has missed every single one of their 3 birthdays. We won't miss birthday #4!

I am sure that there will be more than a few posts in the next few weeks of all the things I miss, but right now, I'm just going to focus on the excitement!