We're here!
That sentence sums up nicely how glad we are to finally have our move over with. We've been dreaming of living here in the Pacific Northwest almost since we were first married, and this last weekend, that slice of our dreams finally came true.
It felt like it would never happen. With so many hassles with Amy's massage license (which still aren't resolved), and so many other concerns and obstacles that got in our way, the whole thing sometimes felt like a pipe dream.
With faith, determination, and heroic assistance from both sides of the family, we made it.
Amy's packing superpowers combined with the brawny efforts of the Spaulding boys got our rented truck packed tighter than an Italian sausage. The drive was long and lonely as we had to go slow, and Amy had to drive the car behind me in a little convoy. Borrowed walkie-talkies helped keep us together and sane, but it was a long slog.
There's nothing like the feeling of coasting down a hill in one of those trucks with every earthly possession directly behind you, and only a thin layer of inflated vulcanized rubber between you and destruction. Mad, really, but I guess people do it every day.
We had a relaxing stop in Tri-Cities, WA to see our new niece Lorena and visit my sister Abby and her husband. Thanks to my Dad for the hotel points! That was a lifesaver.
When we arrived the next day, my brother John, my mom, and my cousins Dave and Steve all helped immensely. Seattle's been suffering record heat, but everyone pitched in to help anyway with little or no complaint. In fact, Dave and Steve had a ball pushing each other down the hallways on the furniture dolly. Not only did they help with their muscles, they lightened the mood and kept us all laughing.
Thanks to everyone for their kind support, time, and hard work in helping us get here.
-Tom
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