Laredo or BUST!

We found out today that we are going to LAREDO TEXAS! Brian will be working with the Diamond Interchange project. I am completely stunned, overwhelmed, nervous, anxious, excited, and fearful. There are so many more emotions that I am feeling right now. I knew from the begining there would be a chance of going to Laredo since Brian speaks Spanish and all, but deep down I was really hoping for Lubbock. Brian's brother Chauncy was there for a year working for the same company and he and his family enjoyed it. Yesterday the highest temp in the state was in Laredo at 86 and its the end of November. I guess there is no need to stock up on winter clothes for little miss avery. I am excited for Brian to have a job period, but for the opportunity that this will allow. I know that he has been working so hard to get us to this point so I don't want to be ungrateful, but at the same time I am a bit hesitant. Am I allowed that feeling? You hear of all the murders in Nuevo Laredo which is just a step away from Laredo, you look out your window and you see the Mexican flag! Texas A&M International is there, so I can get started on my RN and Brian can work on his masters at night after we get settled.
I grew up in a town that had few LDS people in it, there was a ward. Laredo is still just a district with an English speaking branch and a Spanish speaking branch. I know the church needs good members down in that area and that the church can grow and flourish with the right members. I know that Lord has His hand in our relocation and I know that we can learn to love Laredo and the people of Laredo if I have the right heart about it. I am determined to move there with a positive attitude and make the best out of this. Some positives that I have thought of or people have mentioned when telling them of being moved to Laredo are: you can learn spanish, Avery's first words will probably be HOLA, I love Mexican food, we are 2 hours away from Corpus Christi, we are still close to where my parents live, there is a temple 3 hours a way and we dont have to travel for days to get there on a bus, we can go across the border to get cheap things, mom mentioned cheap drugs, being able to stay at home with Avery, not having to live paycheck to paycheck anymore, being able to swim in the pool year round;), staying in the state of Texas, having at least a branch with members. I am sure there are more but my brain is mush right now thinking about all that needs to be done before we move in a couple weeks. I am excited for this new chapter and new things headed our way. I am blessed to have my little family and to be "encircled in the arms of His love".