Moving Log June-July 2011

So we’ve been thinking about leaving Las Vegas for awhile; mainly motivated by the chance for the kids to live for a few years next to my parents and the crappy educational system here in the valley and the heat. But also we wanted a change for Sean career-wise. So Sean began his job search almost a year ago and we looked and when we didn’t find anything we expanded and began applying all over the country. Still nothing came. We, well at least I, began to doubt whether we should leave, maybe we were supposed to stay here and I was surprised that I would be okay with it. We have, had, a life here. We have friends and our kids have friends and we have family; all very difficult if not impossible to leave behind. 

Then we hit June 2011. Sean got an offer from a company he had audited for PBTK and he had to report it to his partners because they were a client. Then he also got a call to interview in Incline Village at Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe seemed an amazing opportunity and a chance to live somewhere beautiful but we just didn’t feel good about it. Sean had scheduled a trip to Omaha to go job hunt a while back but almost backed out when these two jobs were on the table but we decided he should go anyways and who knows what would happen. He interviewed at a few different places. He was impressed with the businesses, people and a little intimidated by the landscape (He freaked out about all the corn and how fast it grows.) Then on Friday he went to Lincoln for an interview with Crete Carrier. It went better than he could have hoped but was forced to move it along quickly due to what was going on here in Vegas. So we fasted and prayed and prayed and prayed again to know what to do; mostly whether if he did get an offer if he should accept it....and then it happened Monday afternoon. The offer came through with a salary and benefits we couldn’t pass up and we both felt the Spirit testify that this would be a good move for our family and so here we are a few days from leaving.

I feel mixed emotions and I have since we decided to go. This is something that I thought I wanted but when it really happened I was sad...and happy. It is so bittersweet. I mean I was so happy about finally getting a chance to live by my parents and getting out of Vegas but also so sad to leave friends that are like family to me and family that I have come to love so much. 

And so I have spent the last week with my friends going through the stages of grief. Yes, I know there is facebook and email and Skype but it isn't the same as park dates and Bachelorette nights and pedi's and birthday dinners and Sunday dinners and cousins playing together and all the laughter. I have been so blessed to have these friendships and I hope and pray I don't lose them. I hope they know how much I love them and will miss them. I know that is all a bit mushy but there it is. 

I am so excited though too. My dad called me on the 4th and told me he had bought grandparent passes for the zoo! How adorable and just the thing I needed to hear. I am so excited for my kids to have more time with my family. 

I think this job will be so good for Sean. It'll be so great for him to have a new challenge. I'm so proud of him. He works so hard for us. He's flat out amazing. He's also a super packer. :)

I'm leaving Sunday. I sit in my home and it's filled with boxes. I pray that I can find us a home quickly since I've not had much luck online. I am also weak sauce when it comes to calling and talking to people. I guess I'll have to woman-up. 

So here goes.....wish us luck  

xoxo