It is hard to believe that this day has finally come. Right now George and I are making our way back to Missouri for good.
Like forever good.
Tom and I have been talking about this day for years. We have been dreaming about the day that both of us would have a job that we are passionate about and be in a place close to our families.
Today, we are one step closer to making all this happen.
In a week, I will be starting a new job as a Student Success Advisor for a small college in Missouri. If I were to write my dream position, this one would be pretty darn close. I will be working with retention efforts and advising/coaching students with their academic needs. I have opportunities to work on an individual level and a campus level. And after the year I have had professionally, I could not be more excited to get my hands dirty full time.
There are a lot of implications of going back to work full time. The past week has kind of been a whirlwind trying to get everything in place and wrap my head around what is happening. But all in all, I am thrilled to feel needed professionally. It has definitely been good for my soul to get a yes after 2+ years searching.
I know all of the other details will come together because I truly believe that this is our time to have the life we have always wanted.
So George and I are becoming Missourians today. Tom and the dogs are going to stay in KY for just a little longer. Tom is working on joining us soon. We are hoping that we will only be apart for a month, but Army and paperwork always makes things interesting. Please keep us in your thoughts that this will happen as smoothly as possible.
I will be sure to write more about the move, the transition into the job, long distance once again with Tom, and also my thoughts on leaving George for more than an hour at a time. (I have shed a lot of ugly tears over this one the past week…Any advice working moms?)
I may not write soon or often; forgive me a lot of stuff is changing! But I will reflect at some time I am sure.
For now I am going to bask in the enjoyment of going home today. For there is no place like home.
Missouri it is so good to see you! You have never looked so good!
(Maybe because it is fall adds to that factor…)
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Oh, yay! So happy for you guys! 🙂
Thanks Janelle!
Congrats on the new job! Wishing you all the best in the move and hoping Tom joins you as soon as possible!
I hope so too. We have gotten used to not being apart!
Yay!! Congratulations!! Best of luck with the move and getting settled in!!
Thank you! We are slowly getting adjusted.
So excited for you and your next professional adventure! Sending many good thoughts your way as you & Tom wrap up Army life and your time apart.
I am so excited professionally! ( and personally for that matter)
Good luck with the move. Congrats on the new job!
Thank you thank you! It was an adventure driving a car full of stuff with a 2 month old.
WOOHOO! I’m incredibly excited for you and your family. I know the brief long distance will be well worth it in the long run. Can’t wait to hear about your new adventure.
Absolutely! We are hoping with all the transition and changes that the time apart will go fast
Congratulations!!
Thank you Bailey!
A HUGE congratulations! I’ve very closely followed your recent journey to finding career happiness. As I’ve said before, I can totally relate. I hope that this new position is all that you hope for it to be. I imagine that being away from your son will be difficult, but you are a tough cookie and so is he. I’m sure your whole family will thrive. Mazel Tov, good luck with the move, and can’t wait to hear more (when you get the change!).
I know it will be hard to be away, but I think it is the best for us. I know I am supposed to be a working mom, and that will guarantee the best life for him. I am so happy to be here despite the minor hiccups of the transition.
Congratulations Girl!!! The three of you can make anything work and your going to make a great working momma!!!! Hope the time fly’s that Tom and you are apart and he’s home with you both soon!!!
Thanks! I am sorry we never got a chance to get together!
Oh girl, you are totally fine!!! You’ve had so much going on here lately, and especially since that handsome fella of yours arrived!!! I hope your getting settled.
Oh that’s so great, Stephanie!! I know you’ve been wanting this for awhile and you so deserve it friend! I can’t wait to follow along on this new adventure!!!
Thank you. It feels great to feel validated after waiting so long for it!
Congrats!! My favorite blog for working mom stuff is http://www.samandscout.com/.
Thanks SaraLynn! I will have to check that out.
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