Made it To MN

So WE ARE HERE! It seems crazy that just last week we were preparing for tests, packing frantically, and trying to decide what to do with the dog while the movers were at the house. Now we are in our temporary housing (which is awesome by the way) and finding our way around the new city. We are in a really fun part of town, called Uptown. There are shops, parks, and restaurants all within walking distance, so we may find it hard to leave and move into an actual house. Speaking of houses, we looked at about 20 this weekend and have narrowed it down to 3 possibilities. House hunting is exhausting and stressful so I am looking forward to decided on a house and getting settled. Thankfully, we like our temp housing so it's no so bad. Saphira has done really well overall. She was great on the ride (not that I would know first hand, but Bryan said she did well in his car) and is doing pretty well in the apartment. She did wake up the first morning at 4am central time and then she wouldn't sleep in her crate last night, but maybe tonight will be better. Saphira and I went on a long run/walk this morning around Lake Calhoun (pictured below...all stock photos btw). It was great! We are really close to the green way which is about 80 some miles of biking/walking trails that connect Minneapolis. So I am enjoying that. Tomorrow starts work for me and learning a new office and new reps and managers. I am nervous but excited. Mostly, I am really thankful that we have had time to settle into the apartment and find a grocery store and get unpacked before I started work. On top of that we've found some potential houses! So overall, a good start to Minneapolis. Overall we have a great impression of the city and we are really excited to keep exploring. Now it's time for me to sign off because I need to eat dinner before Marshall Segal arrives! YES! We have A FRIEND in the city already and he promises to introduce us to more :) I am trusting that the Lord has good things planned for us here and just moving forward on that idea. I know he will provide!! Keep praying for the perfect house for us and pray that we are wise about how much we spend. Also, be praying for Bryan as he begins to search for a job and a school to transfer to in order to continue with his nursing program. More updates to come!!

Lake Calhoun - just minutes from our apartment!