Apr
10
Some of you mentioned that the space above the bookshelf looks bare. I agree. But I’m not going to bother hanging anything there, because in a matter of weeks, someone else will be living in this house.
That’s the plan, anyway. The plan that I’ve been dying to tell you about, but couldn’t until now. The plan that came together in a rush of exciting new opportunities and downright terrifying decisions.
Two years ago we started working in earnest toward our goal of moving to Oregon. Two months ago I believed it wasn’t meant to be—that we’d done our best, but it was time to move on and stop dreaming.
Today? Well, shit, friends. Everything has changed.
JB has an amazing new job in Eugene that starts in May. Our house went on the market earlier this month and we got a solid offer two days later. We have a rental house in Eugene that looks like the perfect temporary location while we plan our next real estate step.
Soon everything is going to be so different, and oh, you guys. I’m so excited and nervous and I can hardly believe this is finally happening.
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So happy for your family. Eugene is my hometown, and I will forever be a Duck! Love that city. Such a great place for kids; it has so much to offer, but still feels “cozy”. Good luck, and I can’t wait to hear about your upcoming adventures!
oh my gosh i’m so, so happy for you!! i was so sad when you posted that you were moving on and giving up the dream. so sad. but now YAY!!! i can’t wait to hear details! congrats to JB on the new job, and congrats to you and your whole fan on making it to oregon! :D
Yay for you!
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So fantastic. Also, proof that dreams come true!
Oh, man — that’s such amazing news! Congratulations, Linda, JB, and little guys!! Also, selfishly, it will be fun to go along with you, read about the adventure, see the new place, hear about the settling in…how exciting!
As a long time reader and big fan of yours – very happy to hear this news. Life is too short to not follow your dreams. Best of luck!
Yay!!! Great news all around! So happy for you and so happy to see a dream realized!
I’ve been meaning to stop over here to congratulate you after I saw your tweet the other night. Yayyyyy, your dreams are coming true. Congrats!
What great news! How exciting for everyone! I’m so glad this is finally working out for you! I look forward to many pictures and stories of this new chapter in your life!
ZOMG! Congratulations to JB and to all of you! This is so awesome. How great to finally get to go where you really want to be. Closer to the place you love and closer to family.
Beyond overjoyed for you.
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Okay…just read this post and HOLY COW, congratulations. This is so wonderful and I wish a smooth transition for you and the family.
That’s so exciting! Congratulations!
Yippee, yahoo!!! Congratulations!
I’ve been reading your blog for a LONG time, but I don’t think I’ve ever left a comment… but I just couldn’t resist saying congratulations on your news! How exciting to see a dream realized for you and your family. As an Oregonian, I also wanted to be one of the first to say welcome! (even though you’ll be in Duck territory ;)
Awesome news Linda!!! I’m so very happy for you guys. We are making our dream move back out west this July (Vancouver Island) so I know how wonderful it feels to have things finally fall into place. Best of luck!
I’ve never met you in person but been following for a few years and this blog post made me teary and excited for you! I remember reading your post about thinking it might be time to give up on the dream and my heart was heavy for you. So thrilled to read this. Congrats!
Totally late to catch up because…hell…my life is moving at light speed these days. But YEAH! WOO HOO! WAY TO GO! CONGRATS!
And yes…the muppets manah manah is totally stuck in my head now damn you!