I'll admit that when we first moved to Albuquerque from Tucson, I was not thrilled with our new home. In addition to experiencing a bit of culture shock, I missed my friends and family back in Arizona. Fast forward three years: We belong to an awesome church community, which is undergoing some very exciting changes right now; I work with an incredible group of people at the newswire; we rescued who has proved to be the best dog in the world from a local shelter; and I crave green chile like I never imagined I would. It was here in New Mexico that I received my first set of golf clubs, acquired a taste for wine (thank you, New Mexico Wine Festival!), started learning to downhill ski, began running, and developed a love of Texas-style barbecue. It was here that I baked my first from-scratch apple pie and hosted my first family Christmas. I do not have the words (which, as you know, is rare for me!) to express how thankful I am to all the wonderful people in Albuquerque who welcomed Aaron and me into their community and helped transform it from a place I wanted to escape to the place that I now call "home." This state, and this city in particular, will forever hold a place in my heart.
At the same time as I am sad to leave Albuquerque, I am excited about the experiences that await Aaron and me as we travel to a new city, full of unfamiliar places and unfamiliar faces. God clearly called us to Colorado Springs, and I cannot even begin to imagine what He has planned for us there. After a couple of road trips, we now have an address in Colorado Springs. We will be staying in a spacious condo with plenty of room for visitors, mountain views, and a running trail right outside. While Aaron works, I will be finishing my MBA (last day of class is Aug. 23 - woo!), looking for a job, and exploring the area with Max. We will also need a new church, so if you have any suggestions, we are all ears!
Thank you for all your support and prayers,
Christina (& Aaron)
1 comments:
my hubby and i are in the process of "maybe" having to relocate. it seems rather scary, but we will also go where God places us. good luck to you and your hubby on your new journey!
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