Day 13

Day 13 was more unpacking, shopping for essentials, and finally, fun.
After breakfast, the kids almost had me talked into going to a local shelter to look at dogs.  They say they want a dog, but we've been down this road before.  It goes like this:  The kids want a dog.  The kids are tird of the dog after a couple of weeks.  The kids forget about the dog.  I am the only one that falls in love and cares for the dog.  The problem is that I don't have time to take care of a dog.  So, in the end, the dog doesn't work out.  I really don't want to go through that process again, so...I used my better judgement and decided against even going to the shelter...at least for now.
I got a phone call today from the woman I recently found out that I am distantly related to.  Her grandma and my grandpa were siblings.  She lives in Manhattan.  She is coming over tomorrow with her husband and daughter so that we can finally meet in person.  I am really looking forward to it.  We all are. 
I wish my grandpa were still alive so that I could tell him about this.  He would be so happy.
When my husband got home from work tonight, we all decided on chinese for dinner; however, we didn't just want to order off the menu, we wanted a buffet!  We found one, and I'll just say that we got our money's worth!
Then, we decided to go to see Mr. Popper's Penguins.  It was the CUTEST movie we've all seen together in a long time!  Jim C. was completely hilarious!  It was our first trip to the movie theater since we've moved here.  The theater was similar to what we're used to, but there were some differences.  It was much bigger, very crowded, but organized.  There were big dispensers used to mix your own bags of candy.  Then, I noticed they had a "Customer Service Desk."  I have no idea why that woul need that in a movie theater, but obviously they have found that it's necessary.  Finally, at the end of the movie, everyone clapped.  My daughter and I looked at each other and laughed; we just weren't used to that.  It was interesting.
Tomorrow is supposed to be beautiful and sunny.  We're hoping to get our errands done early and catch some rays, and then enjoy our visitors!
I must say, honestly, I am still wondering about what the purpose of this move really is.  Obviously, my husband was offered a job here, and we decided to pursue it; however, I know in my heart there is more to it than that.  Often times, since this is all so new, I question it all.  I have really been praying about it.  "Lord, what is Your purpose in all of this?  Please help us to see the bigger picture." 
It's been 13 days since we pulled out of the driveway in Illinois.  This is night 9 in our new house.  I know I have to be patient.  I have to wait.  I have to meditate on the verse in Psalms that says, "Be still, and know that I am God." 
I tend to be loud by nature.  I get it from my dad, and I think he got it from his dad!  I also tend to be somewhat impatient.  These are traits that I have to set aside.  I have to be STILL and know that He is God.  He will provide the answers I so desparately seek...if I SEEK Him and listen. 
It's all a work in progress...