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 Slowly but surely, little by little, I am seeing the dent. I am still a long way from being done, but I'm getting done, one step at a time. Today I was blessed by a crew of people who came to my house, packed up  a huge amount of boxes and miscellaneous, and hauled it over to my storage unit. I was so overwhelmed by the kindness of these people who came out on a cold day to help me out. They played "Tetris" in the unit, stacking and organizing so that the boxes took up minimal space, because there is more to come. While at the storage unit, I had an extreme low blood sugar crisis. I was trying to help the crew put things away, and I simply couldn't put my thoughts into words. People were asking me where things went, and I couldn't answer them. My vision went hazy, and I felt like I was about to pass out. I managed to pull out my phone and open my Dexcom app. I was at a 48. 48! I've never been that low before. Some of the people recognized the issue, and began giving me snacks. Craisins, chocolate snack cakes, etc. After several minutes, I began to get my bearings. I started feeling like myself again. Thank The Lord that I wasn't alone during this episode. I most likely would have passed out completely. It could have been really bad. At the end of the day, we got some much accomplished, and I felt so blessed by the kindness of my friends.

I take over the apartment on Friday the 26th. I'm going to take as many loads of things as possible over to the apartment that day. The following day, Saturday, we're going to finish the job. More than likely, we will make a couple of runs to the storage unit (items too big to fit into my car), and then the big stuff to the apartment. I'm expecting quite a few people to help with that. After that, I'm hoping to be completely free of the house and done.  I'm hoping to use the remainder of the day to organize. That's going to be the fun part. Seriously. It's fun to set up house and make it yours. Make it a home, even if it is an apartment.

Prayer needs: 1. Safety for all of those involved in the move. Would hate for someone to get hurt.  2. My stamina. I'm tiring easily, and my back and shoulder are starting to bother me. Also for my safety as I pack. I'm going up and down stairs many, many times a day. Pray for my safety on the steps.  3. The weather. I'm praying that the low temps predicted will be higher than expected. We need this ice and snow to melt! That would improve the safety element.  4. Finances: This move is costly, I'm praying for a financial blessing.  5. My attitude. This is a lonely process. As a single guy, I don't have anyone to sit with me and chat with me as I do this. I can talk to people on the phone, but that gets awkward after a while as I try to carry boxes. I'm lonely. I'm sure that this weather is contributing to my sad feelings as well. Please pray about that. 

All in all, I am a mix of emotions. I am so ready to be in my new place, have everything done at my other place, and get on with my life. Soon. I just keep telling myself that. Please don't forget about me out there. Feel free to call, text, whatever. I could use the encouragement. 

Thanks for reading, and God bless you!