What a difference a month makes

Reading my last post from October 10, I realize just how much has happened in a few short weeks. Back then, I was depressed about selling my house and nervous about moving without a job. I knew the time was right for a change, though. I have had almost a year to decide what to do for me and Sidney, and I had never wanted to make a snap decision.

I was very upset when I put my house on the market, but that turned out to be a major turning point. Everything started to come together after that. I had offers on the house within a week and an accepted offer within three. It's not a completely done deal yet, but it looks good. Then, with the help of some very supportive management, I was given an opportunity to keep my job and work from my company's offices in Albuquerque. I can't quite explain how I felt when that was offered to me. I felt like crying in my director's office right then and there. To be able to move with a job is one thing, but to keep the one I am familiar with is quite a gift indeed.

One thing the past year has taught me is that I have so many people in my life who love me and care about me. I don't know what I would have done without my mom and dad to call whenever I need them. Aunt Janet and Uncle Joe have offered their home to me and Sid while we get settled in Albuquerque, and they've even offered to babysit! (Is it possible that I'll finally be able to go out for dinner to a place that doesn't have highchairs?) My managers at work did not want to lose me and made this job transfer a reality. I've had people all over the country praying for us or sending positive thoughts across the miles. I even had a women's prayer group in Connecticut supporting us!

So, with all that in place I can concentrate on my future. I am butterflies-in-my-tummy excited about living near family. Sidney will get to grow up with some of her cousins, and so will I!! To top it off, Albuquerque is such a beautiful place. I have always enjoyed visiting, and can hardly believe I'll be living there in just over a month. I am excited about all the things me and Sidney will do there, and I'm looking forward to making a new home for us.

There is a lot to do between now and then, but it all seems so easy now. I have always held stress in my shoulders, and for the past several months I have felt like my shoulders were up near my ears with tightness. I noticed this morning with a smile that the tightness is gone. For the first time in almost a year, I feel like my compass is working again. I know where I am and I know where I am going and I know it is right.