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Big things are happening for the Lawson family these days! Jarrod has accepted a new job and we will soon be relocating to Atlanta, Ga.

We have known for some time that this was a possibility, as his current company just sold and while he does still have a job, his current position could eventually mean a move to Minneapolis, and this southern girl is NOT going up there!! So after many days, weeks, months of trying to make some difficult decisions and LOTS of prayer, God has opened a door for him. This will be a wonderful career opportunity for him. The bad news...it's 14 hours away!

I won't lie...when Jarrod called to tell me an offer was coming I swallowed a large lump in my throat and gave a secretly, tearful "congratulations, I'm so proud of you". Once he got home I wouldn't talk about it much, because I knew I would break down in tears. However, I knew as a wife I needed to show my support and encouragement. As soon as I opened my mouth the water works began...I tried hard to hold them back, but I am not someone who can put on a happy face when I'm upset. I have never been one to hide my emotions (this is not always a good thing). We were a little unsure what the offer would be...there were many parts that would have to fall into place for us to be able to make this move. We prayed very hard and agreed that if all things came together then we would know it was the right move.

He officially accepted the offer the day after Christmas. I was actually fine at the time, I think because we weren't in Austin. As soon as we got home from MS I went to put Bo to bed and it hit me all over again and once again Jarrod had to handle a wife full of tears. This is a very emotional move for me. For the first time since I have lived back home in MS, I feel "at home" and would be perfectly fine staying here forever. This was our very first house, where we brought our first child home from the hospital, we have made MANY wonderful friends, Bo has his friends, we have found a wonderful church, I'm involved in playgroups, MOPS (mothers of preschoolers), library babytime, I was about to start a new Bible study this month, not to mention what a great city Austin is. We love Austin dearly and hate to move, however Atlanta is apparently where we are supposed to be.

I could easily make Jarrod drag me there kicking and screaming, however I am his wife and it is my job to support, encourage, love, and lift him up. As hard as this is on me, I know it's just as hard if not harder on him. He has a family to support and he spent countless hours debating the best thing to do for Bo and I. We will soon be putting our house on the market, which means we will be VERY busy the next few weeks getting ready. Jarrod begins his new job January 19th (i know, only 2 weeks away). With that said, please pray for us as we embark on this long, emotional, and stressful journey!