Ryan had several conversations with people yesterday and we did a lot of thinking and research. The biggest hurdle has been cleared! The Austin Union WILL allow Ryan to finish his 3rd year of school out in Austin!
Another hurdle that seems mostly jumped is that Austin Johnson Controls said they would take him back, it just has to be cleared by higher authority, which I'm not seeing being a problem but we would still like a full and confident yes on that front.
Here are some other hurdles we are looking to tackle and in prayer about:
- Ryan is going to sit down with Houston Johnson Controls to explain the situation to them. We need them to be understanding and helpful because there is paperwork involved in transfers where both Houston and Austin branches need to communicate to get Ryan back to Austin.
- Timing! Technically our rent here is up mid to end January, but due to semester timing and saving all time off for Hannah Kate's arrival, we need to plan on moving the weekend before Christmas. So we are going to sit down with the apartments and see what we might be able to negotiate.
- Housing! We have a renter under contract until mid July. Ryan spoke with him last night about breaking the lease in December and he is considering it. This would be the best thing as Hannah Kate is due in February and being able to break the lease and move home would cut out a move and mean we get all of our stuff settled in one place and have our massive back yard for the dogs which will make my new mommy life SO much easier. Not to mention only setting up Hannah Kate's room once!
- Doctors. This wouldn't keep us from moving home but it IS a part of the transition. I am planning on calling my insurance and possibly an OB today to see about money that we have already paid towards our delivery if we were to switch OBs. As soon as we have fully confidence that we can move back home I will switch back to my OB back in Austin and just plan trips to Austin to go to my appointments until we move back home. This is more a complication that I'm praying will be a smooth transaction.
-Moving Expenses! Moving is not cheap! Even when you do it yourself. And we are going to have to move from 3 different locations here in Houston back to Austin all in one day. We are already working on our financial planning to be ready for a big move but renting a truck and paying for all the gas and having to get internet and electricity and all that set up again is money out of pocket. So we are planning accordingly but praying that God would give us wisdom and discipline to save as much as possible between now and then, as well as really good deals on uhaul etc.
(I also applied for two different short term nanny positions that just run from the beginning of November until about the time we would pack up and move. 8 weeks of being a nanny right before all the craziness would help us SO much financially so I'm praying for one of those to come through!)
So this is where we are. It's not easy but it will be so worth it to be back home by Christmas! I have missed my home so much! And I'm not talking about the brick building in Pflugerville. I mean the familiar areas, the sites and smells. MY FAMILY, my friends, our church! Everything! I cannot wait to get back!
I know there are still things we have to get through to feel fully confident that we get to come home but... Thank You Jesus, for making a way for us to come home!!!
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