It has been amazing to me how you can be going along and think that life is just going to stay the same for awhile and then - wham! everything changes. There has been a lot of changes going on in my family recently. Fortunately, I think that they are all for the best. My parents decided, after a long deliberation to put in their mission papers. Last week their call finally came. They will be going to Manila, Philippines to serve as temple missionaries. We really couldn't be more thrilled for them. They leave on Dec. 6th. That means they have a lot to do and fast.
Our other new adventure started with some thoughts between my husband I as to whether or not he wanted to pursue other jobs. After a very busy month at work and some eye opening experiences in regards to his potential for moving up, he was contacted by a friend and former co-worker who asked if he could share his resume with a couple of recruiters. To make a long story short this lead to submitting some job applications both here and with the federal government in D.C. Jonathan has two very good interviews last week and we are for sure getting a job offer on one next week. Only a month ago I felt like we were probably settled here for several more years at least. It is funny how quickly life can change on you. Whether we stay here or move I am ready for what life brings at us.
In part because of these pending changes we took the opportunity to drive to Charlottesville last weekend. We did our usual apple picking and then enjoyed a nostalgic drive around town. It was crazy to think that it could be a long time before we got back there. We had so many good memories of living in Charlottesville.
Even though it is fun to reminisce it can be scary to contemplate change. I have been surprisingly calm about the whole thing and have faith that whatever is meant to be will all work out for the best. Wish us luck with whatever may be in store in the near future.
The kids at Carter's Mountain Sept. 2010
Up on Daddy's shoulders.
