Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Where is Home?

We are facing a big decision soon...well, that is, hopefully facing a decision. We have an offer on our house (not a good one, but it's an offer & with our savings we'll be able to at least get out of the house). If the buyer follows through rather than disappearing like so many others & actually gets approved by the managers, we need to decide where we want to live. There is a possibility that we could transfer to another location with Mike's job. Our "permanent" decision also may not be made right away as we may have to rent for awhile first. OK, enough of my rambling. Here is the question...If you had the choice, how would you choose where your family would live? We are in a fabulous ward & have made wonderful friends here, but we also miss being close to family. Of course we'll pray, but there are so many things to factor in, so I want to know how you would decide. Thanks for your input!

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

I know that you are in a great ward, surrounded by tons of great people, but if I was in your situation, I would move near family. Being in Georgia, nowhere near family, Marshall and I miss it sooo much and it made us realize how much we love and cherish our families! So, although you love the people around you, in my opinion, I think you should go near family, where your kids will have their grandparents close. (Sorry if anyone doesn't agree. Just my opinion)

The McInnes Family said...

Ultimately Emily, you have to do what you feel is the best thing for your family. You need to be closer to your extended family. Our ward will miss you guys so much but you have to do what the Spirit directs. You'll always be part of our ward "family"!

Emily said...

I forgot to include that right now we live 6 hours from any of our parents. If we move closer to one, it would also mean being further from another. Guess we can't win 'em all :(

Anonymous said...

Stay in St. George.. it's where you guys should be.. right in the middle of both parents with friends abounding :) course that might just be me talking not wanting my friends to move away.. either way I wish you guys the best..

Wiley

Kellie said...

Hey Emily!!
Good Luck on the sale of your home!! I hope that everything works out the way u want it to! We would miss u soooo much in the ward and in our community, but you have to do what you and your hubby feels is best for your little family!! Let the Spirit guide you. ♥

Cami said...

Just follow your heart! The spirit will tell you where you need to go. Good luck with the offer! Lots of love.

Mandy B said...

I am not one to really be presenting spiritual advice regarding prayer and using that as making a choice, but I have found in my personal experience that what is best usually becomes obviously the right choice. Saying that though, it may not be realized as being the right choice until after the difficult decision has been made (I have a few good examples of this in my life, but it they are longer stories and most probably don't care to hear them). For me and my family, I would look at work, money, finances, and family. For example, Matt could make more money in the Provo area, but neither of us would he happy there and both sets of grandparents live in Brigham. So, he makes a little less here in Salt Lake and we decide to commute to visit family because he wouldn't make as much further north. I hope that makes sense... Anyway, I know that you and Mike will ultimately make the right choice for you and your family. Of course, I wouldn't mind you being closer, but that's just selfish of me. :)

Hopie said...

I wish I was a big enough person to say, "follow your heart", but I'm not. I'm selfish. If you move from St. George, I will lay down behind the moving van and make you end my life!!!! A little dramatic? Maybe. Think it will work? Love ya!!!

Ronni Blair said...

You can't leave, our little girls night out won't be the same. I am selfish!!! It's a hard decision, you will do whats best for your family!

JaNae said...

Tough decision! The most important thing is to listen to promptings. Regardless of where you move, you will always be able to find friends and make the best of it if you really try. St. George does kind of sound like a good happy medium between families... or who knows- maybe its time to do something crazy and have an adventure on the east coast ;)

Jill Freestone said...

wow - what's your gut feeling?

You've already gotten lots of advice. But, your happiness depends on lots of different things and those all have to be weighed. Its a long, thought-out decision, or just a quick one and then you can always make the best of wherever you are

good luck