Thank you Lord that the trip to Idaho was uneventful! We started out our trip a little concerned as we had NO IDEA how much our trailer was over it's weight limit. We read a lot of different stories from other "RV'ers" that had flat tires on long trips. We knew we were weighted down but had a huge *sigh of relief* moment when Luke looked up the tires on our trailer....they were NOT the tires that had been factory installed. They were the size up. Another unknown-to-us-at-the-time-of-purchasing-our-trailer blessing that God had waiting for us. Every time we think we *might* have a problem with something God provides! 2 cargo carriers, a ladder and a PVC pipe filled with our projector screen on top of the van + the trailer with as many of Luke's tools that would fit along with clothes for the 5 of us and as much "stuff" we could fit in every nook and cranny available in the trailer! We. Were. Loaded. Down! We ended up arriving to Pocatello first. (about an hour South of Idaho Falls) We knew we wanted to live in Idaho Falls area...it was now just a matter of figuring out where! We stayed a couple nights down in Pocatello to try to figure out just exactly what was next. We tried to relax but honestly we just couldn't! We had too much stuff everywhere and nothing was actually accessible so we HAD to get somewhere where we could unload. So, we found a lot that accepted travel trailers and was within our price range....BUT it was in a very sketchy part of Pocatello and a very small lot and we were really uncomfortable with calling that home. So, we drove up to Blackfoot (only about 20mins to Idaho Falls) and drove around....again, not really impressed. We were tired and getting cranky and needed real food and more then 6hrs of sleep. So, once again we kept driving North towards Idaho Falls. We decided to go back to Snake River Campground (where we stayed back in March). We stayed for a couple more days until so we could unhook the trailer and actually drive around town without our 30' trailer in tow. Place after place was either a let down or we weren't comfortable with it becoming home. Finally, Luke tells me he found it! He found our new home and we need to go look at it right now! There were lots of lots (lol) to choose from, there were other RV'ers, there was a nice new playground, there was a very affordable price tag! It was perfect! Pinewood Estates was where we knew we were going to live! Luke talked to Hilda in the office and she didn't need proof of a job (Praise God!), she didn't need anything we couldn't give her. We picked out the lot we wanted to stay at, went and hooked our trailer back up and was back within the hour. Luke was backing our house into our new yard and.....got stuck!!! It had been raining all day and he had to drive in the grass/mud in order to park. We got out and looked at how far we had sunk and knew there was nothing we could do about it. Luckily, Hilda had given Luke Jeff's (the maintenance guy) number, but before we could call, a pick up truck comes driving down the road. Stops. The 2 guys get out and ask if we need help. They hooked up our van and in 2 seconds had us pulled out. Turns out they were the landscaping crew, and they were amazing and so friendly and just awesome! We decided parking would have to wait so we parked in the driveway unhooked and went out for some lunch. Luke called Jeff to let him know that it was too soggy and we would be back to park after lunch. Jeff said to give him a call and he'd come and give us a hand. When we got back there were rails in the yard...all we had to do was drive straight back on the rails and we wouldn't sink! It worked! Yay! We were finally parked, we were finally home! A pine tree, 3 apple trees and a mostly fenced in yard, a brand new playground (it was actually undergoing construction our first week) and plenty of driveway, neighbors we would come to really appreciate and a great location, only 5mins to everywhere we needed to be with a country feel. If memory serves me right, we went to Walmart right away and bought a bunch of totes to get everything we didn't need in the trailer OUT! Finally, we could breathe and relax and sleep and start looking for a job!
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
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