So, we're not moving to Kentucky after all. Nathanael recieved a job offer in Sacramento that we could not turn down. So he accepted. He starts his new job at Java City on January 5th.
To all of you in the Bowling Green (and surrounding, i.e. South Carolina) area that were looking forward to our arrival in the south:
I'm sorry. It just didn't work out for us to go, but it wasn't for lack of trying. Nathanael just wasn't having any luck finding a job. I really did want to go, and I really am disappointed, but it just wasn't time for us to go yet. I love you, and will visit as soon as humanly possible.
To all of you in the west, who are looking forward to us remaining here:
I'm happy to be staying in California! I have so much love in my heart for the people who are a part of my life here. I had not realized how much that I would miss everyone. The feeling of loss that so many people expressed at the prospect of us leaving the area was overwhelming. I had no idea how much people love and value us here, or how much we would be missed. The feeling of gratitude and love I have for everyone at the Folsom Point church and for Christians all over California is deep and profound. I will never forget how joyful and blessed you have made me feel in the last couple of months. Thank you. I am honored, and thankful, to continue to be a part of each of your lives.
We're disappointed that your move back here didn't work out but so happy that Nathanael found a job. I can relate to missing people. Sometimes the ache is so hard I can bearly breathe.
Our first 29 months and 8 days of marriage, in review
June ‘06
Our wedding!
July ‘06
Honeymoon cruise
August '06
California wedding reception
Church camping trip
September ‘06
Washington wedding reception
October ‘06
Nath has his wisdom teeth out
Yosemite with Brett and Val, Jared and Sarah, Adam and
Karen
November ‘06
Thanksgiving at the Gardners
Nath promoted to manager at SBX, moved from store in
Placerville down to store in folsom
December ‘06
May family visits us week before Christmas
Went to Gardners on Christmas day
January ‘07
2nd annual trip to Disneyland. Stayed with the Leslies.
Purchased DVC membership
February ‘07
Misty turns 30! Nath plans a party
Co-hosted an Oscar party with the Byrds, where everyone
had to dress in formal attire
March ‘07
Trip to So Cal. Stayed with Kriells
First time preaching in Santa Rosa
Nathanael buys his first Macbook
Spend day exploring Coloma for Nathanael’s 27th birthday,
cheesecake factory for dinner
Ruby is born!
April ‘07
Road trip to WA to meet ruby! Easter at mom’s house in WA
May ‘07
Trip to Kentucky/Alabama/Tennessee for Nic and Jessica’s
wedding, and to visit Mindy
June ‘07
Trip to Florida for 2 weeks. First time using our DVC
membership at Saratoga Springs. Spent our 1st anniversary
in Key West. We stayed with Tim and Mandy Fannin when we
were in Tampa.
July ‘07
Camp
Misty drove up to WA with Dan, Megan, Mindy, spent a week
at mom’s house. That weekend, nath flew up and we went to
Dick and Jaci’s 50th anniversary party.
The Greivings come for a visit. We go to Napa, SF, Giants
game
August ‘07
Dublin Youth Forum
Amber, Ruby, Shala come for visit
September ‘07
Art walk/cupcake feed at rembleskis
Kennedy Jade is born
October ‘07
Hike to Emmigrant Lake with Ben and Barbara Kloss
Misty's Trip to Yosemite with Val and Lily
November '07
Buy the Element
Road trip to WA for Thanksgiving at the Mays. Mom and
Shala came over.
Nath starts working at Apple
December ‘07
First Christmas at home alone
Shala, Ruby, and Amber come for a visit
January ‘08
Trip to Disneyworld with mom and Shala
February ‘08
Jaime lives with us until she moves to S.C.
Went to see bodies reavealed and Mikuni for my birthday
Went to the Higgins for our own Oscar party. We had
fondue for dessert
March ‘08
Went to Mikuni for Nath’s birthday. Birthday celebration
weekend turned into a camp meeting and gospel meeting in
Antioch, and was really no birthday celebration at all.
Nath preaches at Dublin for the first time, while the
Higgins are out of town, and we stay at their house
April ‘08
Nath installed his first toilet
May ‘08
Fly to WA for Mindy’s graduation party. Mom, Amber, and
Ruby came for the party
June ‘08
Go to Fresno for our 2nd anniversary (woo hoo)
Celebrate our anniversary by going to SF and having dinner
at the Stinkin Rose and to see Death Cab for Cutie at the
Greek theater in Berkeley
Preached in Napa for the first time
Donna comes for a week visit
July ‘08
Camp
Fannins come for a visit
Megan moves to CA
August '08
Dublin Youth Forum
Nath quit Apple
Preach in Oakley for the first time
finished wall mural of treasure map
sept '08
Nath starts working at Peets coffee
put our house up for sale
Misty participates in first annual folsom point trail event
October '08
went to the fall harvest chili festival with megan
went to Kentucky for a short weekend trip to see if we
wanted to live there
Nath quit Peet's coffee and left to look for a job in
Kentucky
November '08
Nath spent most of the month looking for a job in Kentucky
Misty is sad :(
We host our first Thanksgiving at our house, where I make
4 pies. Dan and Robyn and my mom and Megan come to visit
I hope you enjoyed reading the highlights of my married life. But I do this mainly for myself. I have to keep track of things like this somewhere, because I have such a bad memory. I don't want to forget the early, blissful years of our marriage when I'm old. So thanks for reading.
I'm Misty May, and I'm trying to think of a new way to sign off of Pleonast.
I can't believe Nathanael's 1st toilet installation in April '08 made the list, yet you neglected to mention quite a significant event that took place in Sept. '07... and I'm not talking about my birthday!
I've received many questions about why/when Nathanael and I are moving to Kentucky. So here are the answers.
We are hoping to be moved by Christmas. But a lot will depend upon how quickly Nathanael will be able to find a job there. He is leaving on Monday to drive one of our cars out there, to begin the job search. When he finds one, he will fly back here, we'll pack up our things, and we'll drive a truck and our other car out to Bowling Green.
There are a few reasons why we are moving, and why we chose Bowling Green, Kentucky. One of them is that it is closer to some of our family. Mindy (Nathanael's sister) lives there, and my sisters live in South Carolina, about a 6 hour drive away. The considerably lower cost of living was a factor in our decision as well. There is a much better chance that I won't have to work when we have kids if we live in Kentucky, rather than if we live in California. One of the reasons we chose BG is because we both know quite a few people there, and partly because of that, we think Nathanael will be able to quickly find a job there.
We're really excited, and nervous, and sad all at the same time. We're not moving because we're unhappy here. We love California. But we think we can love Kentucky too, and we're excited to be adventurous. We're sad about leaving our friends and family here, and I'm not looking forward to saying goodbye.
Please pray for a safe drive for Nathanael next week.
I know how hard it will be for you guys to leave. But I also know you'll be happy in KY. Having family..and good friends...close by makes the transistion so much easier. We're excited you guys will be so close!!
I am so excited about having you guys out here! Good luck with everything in the moving process. I hope everything goes smoothly and that Nathanael is able to find a job as quickly as possible!!!
We are so excited that you are moving here. Moving is never easy - hopefully we can make it a little bit easier. Good luck without Nathanael - I know it's not fun.
For much of his life, Nathanael has been trying to become popular enough on the internet so that when you google his name, he is the number one result.
It's impossible when there is another, more famous than my own husband (gasp!), Nathanael May in the world, who spells his name exactly the same way.
Inevitably, what you will find when you google "Nathanael May" is...Nathanael May, the famous pianist.
Alas!
But fear not, little readers.
There is something else that you can google, whereby Nathanael May, my own husband, will be...as he has always dreamed of being...the number one google result.
