New Beginnings in Nashville

July was a month of big changes for the Hanson's! We moved to Nashville on Saturday, July 10th, & then I (Chloe) started my first job as a pharmacist on Monday, July 12th. I am about to begin Week #4 of my 5-week training. It is so exciting to have a license to practice and a job in which to do so! Not to mention I have some really lovely co-workers--very welcoming and helpful. We praise the LORD for orchestrating this!

Now, about the move: We are SO INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL to the awesome people who labored alongside us to make our move smooth. We not only had volunteers to help load up the truck in Atlanta, but also volunteers to trip with us to Nashville to assist in the unloading & settling in. And a few Nashville residents signed themselves up to help too, even a few that hardly knew us. THANK YOU to all of you!!

On another note, Jeff & I celebrated our 6-month wedding anniversary by going to the Grand Ole Opry to see Diamond Rio. Well, Diamond Rio did indeed open the show--& that was great and all -- but then Carrie Underwood decides to show up and close. Good gracious what a blessing! Not only is she a remarkable live performer, but she took "Jesus Take the Wheel" straight into "How Great Thou Art." Awesome. We loved it!

Jeff & I have visited a couple of different churches and are searchingly prayerful about deciding on a church home here. We are not rushing this decision, but we are expectant and hopeful about joining the Body here. :-)

Jeff is busy taking care of all kinds of household matters that arise when moving to a new place, while also preparing to start this semester at Nashville State. On top of that, he is seeking out his next military training location and looking into some less combative jobs. Prayer for him in this arena is certainly desired & cherished.

Thank you for reading this far. And thank you for loving us.