Lehigh Valley, Here We Come!

Exciting news around these parts....

Joshua was officially offered the director position in Allentown at Congregations United for Neighborhood Action (CUNA) and we have decided to accept, sell our house and move up there.

We are thrilled (and a little nervous) about this move! We had been toying with the idea of getting out of the city to be closer to nature and better schools for Alma, then this opportunity came along. We already looked into the Montessori School in Allentown, which is just a few blocks from Joshua's new office, and it seems ideal. For example, they have a Interfaith Chapel for the Primary! This past weekend, we spent a day at Lake Nockamixon, which wouldn't be too far from where we would live, and learned about their sailing fleet and racing club. I was in love. Plus, the proximity to the countryside (lots of trees and grass) was making Joshua drool. We will miss our Philadelphia friends, but we are still close enough to visit often.  It is a tiny bit closer to my parents in Carlisle and an easier drive to Brian and Bridgette's.

CUNA is part of People Improving Communities through Organizing (PICO) which Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP) is part of too. Therefore, Joshua will be in the same "network" of non-profit faith-based community organizations.

We are nervous about the process of selling our house and buying a new one, so, if you have any suggestions, we are all ears! Moreover, if you know anyone who is interested in a cute South Philly rowhome or know of any great homes for sale in the Lehigh Valley, let us know!  We have a friend who is possibly interested in purchasing our house from us directly and we are super excited about this prospect.  Saving all of that money by not using a real estate agent = yes please!  But we are going to officially list it with the MLS late next week if she decides to bail on the idea.

We will keep you posted as we make more decisions about this move.   But in the meantime, email me soon if you want to see (and then purchase!) our house.  We will make you a great offer!!!