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Many of you know how the Todd Family feels about journeys. We try to keep an eternal destination always in view, while focusing on finding joy in the way we choose to get there. We are so grateful for the knowledge we have about where we want to ultimately be... in the presence of a loving Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, who made it possible for us to achieve that destination. We have been sent to this earth to see if we can reach our potential, becoming all that Heavenly Father wants us to be. Sometimes the journey back to our Heavenly home takes us through wide, gentle paths and sometimes the road is treacherous and unknown. Regardless, we feel that with every step we take, we should be looking for the beauty around us... learning from our fellow sojourners and relying on the maps that were provided to us to get through. Sometimes it is easy to happily skip along, but often we struggle, wondering if we will make it, and recognizing in the end that we can do hard things that we would have not previously thought possible. These are often the stretches of road that bring the most joy... the difficult ones. We have recently found ourselves on “a road less traveled” and, since we can’t turn around, we have decided to find joy in the opportunity to go there... to become better for having trod this new path. We hope that none of you will have to take this route, and can instead experience the vistas through us as you follow this blog. Here we go... Remember to enjoy the journey!


Sunday, March 18, 2012

The Next Viewing Area

Two treatments down and holding strong!!  Derek did well with his second chemo treatment.  He has experienced some side-effects, but is doing great.

We bought a house yesterday in Lehi that we have never seen in person... I've had some moments of self-doubt about the wisdom of that decision, I will admit, but we're hopeful that it may be the perfect spot for our family.  Should I admit that we call it "the ugly house?" :) It is an older home, which is something we never thought we would do, but we're excited about its potential.  We will be moving into a 3 bedroom condo for a couple of months and then making the big move with the rest of our stuff at the end of May.

Derek is ready to get back into his city manager shoes and go to work for the City of Lehi.  Perhaps our next post will be from there?  We've had lots of tears this week and I'm sure there are many more to come as we leave all our friends and memories here in Colorado, but we're trying to just look forward and take in the scenery ahead.  We've grown much, experienced much, loved many and been loved by many and we'll take that with us as we travel on to the next viewing area.  We sincerely hope that our dear friends will stop by and join us for a brief respite any time!
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5 comments:

  1. JanelleMarch 18, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    It is so hard to leave. I'm sorry. Just remember SO MANY people are waiting for you here that love you.

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  2. UnknownMarch 19, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    What excitement! New house (mystery house!), Eagle Scout ceremony (I am so proud -- long tradition of Eagles in your family!), packing, tears upon leaving your CO home, but such enthusiasm for the move and such hope, that most wonderful of blessings. You remain, all of you, in our daily thoughts and prayers, and we all offer all the encouragement we hope will carry you through this next step in the adventure. Sending love and packing tape! Aunt Jane and all the gang

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  3. StraightAsMarch 19, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    I am sure that it is hard to leave a place that has felt so perfect and so many that you love! My guess is that those you're leaving will sorely miss you and those that welcome you will dearly love you. I hope this next adventure brings as much happiness as this last one did!

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  4. KirstenMarch 20, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    I am glad to hear you found a place. Often what the lord has in store for us is different from our vision as you know. And it sounds like your new home is another one of those things.

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  5. StraightAsApril 4, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    I hope you are enjoying the new view! Can't wait to hear about your move, the "new" house and about Derek's new job. Hope he is feeling well.

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