Moving Day part two

Monday July 1 was long anticipated.  We arrived at our new parsonage at 7:50 am to await the moving truck’s arrival.   We had been told they would come between 8 and 10 am.   That was the same window we were given when they packed us out and they had arrived about 9:30 am.   But this time, we had no sooner gotten out of our car than the big orange cab of the Allied truck crept slowly into view.   We were just in time.  

Organizing helps

JoAnne’s organization proved extremely helpful.  She had made sure all packers labeled every box with a big letter and a number.  The letter designated the room of the new parsonage where the movers could deposit it.  The number was used to keep track of contents which were also written in brief on the box and on a list.   The rooms all had big letters posted to identify them.  This organization greatly speeded up the unloading process.  It has also enabled us to find things we needed without unpacking everything.  JoAnne also tried color-coding the boxes with markers but that proved not so useful.   JoAnne and I mostly served as traffic directors to guide the larger pieces to their intended spots.  We had made drawings ahead so we each knew what the plan was and we also had it posted on the wall. 

Humor and hospitality

Humor helps so much when packing and unpacking household goods.  We joked with both crews all day.   They are hard pressed to get things done this time of year and it is very hard and physical work.   We bought subs at Subway for the crew that unpacked us.  It took them until about 6 pm.    By then the rooms were piled with boxes and the garage door would hardly close.   

We have felt blessed by God

We have felt very blessed in this move.  God provided financially to help us move through gifts from both churches and the CNY Wesleyan district.  Very little was damaged in the move.  We have enjoyed the hospitality of our daughter and son-in-law for two weeks in the middle and played with our grandson everyday too.   Personally, God has impressed me with more than one special verse in the process of the move.  All this has helped us combat the emotional grief of leaving Kirkville after a 22 year stay.   Thank you all for your prayers.