The thing we have anticipated for so long has finally come. Sort of... only I didn't feel that relieved when Bjay called me this morning to tell me "I got an email"... I knew what this meant. I knew what he was about to tell me and I felt my stomach drop to my feet. He received an email from his boss asking if we would be willing to move to New Mexico. We haven't responded yet, we are weighing out our options and have a lot to think about. He doesn't want to do any moving until his Bachelors degree is finished (4 classes left). There is so much at stake. So much that will change, so many things to look in to. So much anxiety. It isn't where we wanted to go, in fact it isn't even close but would it be worth it to at least get there and stick it out for a while until he finds something better? I just don't know. It isn't like I love this place we are in, it isn't like I want to stay here any longer but it is just finally knowing that we are leaving that is hard to swallow. Stupid huh? I do not like change, not like this. I don't like moving around. I don't like starting over every few years, making a life, making friends, just to leave it all behind. It comes with the job. It is what we signed up for, but my anxiety is through the roof right now. I will keep you all posted, like I said we haven't agreed to anything. We are just afraid that if we say no we may get asked to go somewhere that we REALLY don't want to go... and we can't say no forever. I need to make a list of pro's and con's, I need to sort out my head... I need to take a deep breath. I need a nap!
Like a waterfall in slow motion, Part One
3 years ago



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ok - let's see...pros...it is in the states...you are closer...although we would like CLOSER - but that is getting nearer! It's warm...you like warm...YOU make friends easily - and you don't loose friends! YOU gain so many more. Cons - I don't like change either - so I totally understand that so that is a minus...but honestly...I can't really think of anything else - but I don't know all the "stipulations" concerning it - like financially - and school -....so sorry - I can't help in that department - PLUS I'm a little partial to YOUR CLOSER TO HOME!!! CLOSER TO ME!!! I CAN DRIVE TO VISIT YOU AND THERE IS NO WATER INVOLVED!!!! :o) ALL PLUSES FOR ME!!!
You will ultimately do what is best for your little family. At least NM is stateside, right?
Ah man, good luck with that choice! Hope your anxieties calm soon. :)
Thanks for the info about Justin! Maybe Dan can get him out fishing again. They were good friends-I hope they can get together.
It's great to see you and your cute family! I have to ask how you get your daughters hair so curly. It's gorgeous. My girls hate when I try to curl their long hair...
Good luck with everything- sounds like you have some very hard decisions to make!
Mari
Your closer to home! Thats a big deal for me. Also, you have to look at your little family and your husband. Is he in a job he loves, is he doing something he loves? For me, that says a lot. I hate moving but I know my husband loves what he is doing so it makes it okay. Also, your kids a still young enough to handle the move but eventually it would be nice to settle and not see them change schools so much. Keep us posted.
I don't envy the choice you have to make. I also HATE change. It is hardest for me, as Sherrie said, to move the kids & change their environment. However, I also agree that closer to home is a HUGE plus. You could drive to your moms house (remember that my mom lives just up the street & we are there all the time, hee hee) in less time than it takes you to fly home from Cyprus. Of course, everyone here is a little partial to you coming back to the states. I know how hard this is, though. There are so many more things to consider than location. It sounds crazy, but sometimes moves like these are just stepping stones to get you closer to where you want to be. If it looks at all possible that this could be one of those stepping stones, go for it. I'm sure your head is full of so much right now & I wish that I could truly help you with this...so sorry! But you know that we are all here to listen & help weigh options if you want the help. I'm pretty sure you & Bjay will make the right choice for your family. GOOD LUCK!!!
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