Tough Decisions

After our long and exhaustive search for a new job, we have finally found one. This whole process has been so exhausting for both Rob and me. We wanted to find another job in another building downtown so that there wouldn’t be much of a change for us. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be. Rob sent out a lot of resumes and did many interviews and in the end our choice was between two firms. One in Northern California (DB) and one in Southern California (PH) far enough away from where we live now that it would also mean a new school, new ward, new friends, new doctors etc. This will be our family’s tenth move in the ten years we have been married. It’s starting to get old.

But a decision needed to be made. Without going into all of the gory details, “DB” was closer to family and so I really wanted that one to work out, and “PH” was in a department Rob would enjoy and offers global opportunities for him. (That is really condensed, but I’m at the point now where I’ve thought about the pros and cons so much that I’m sick of it.) We debated, and discussed, and thought and prayed, and finally decided that we need to take the offer at “PH.” There were several logical reasons why it was a safer choice, but mostly it came down to the fact that it just feels right. It feels like this is the next place we need to be. I’m going on faith with this one.

So sometime right after Christmas we will be packing up and moving…again. That will be eight months in this house, just as we had eight months in our last one. So for today I am very relieved that the decision has been made, but I am also mourning the loss of “DB,” especially the part about being closer to family. I’m also mourning leaving our fabulous friends and neighbors here. We haven’t told the kids of our decision yet, and I’m sure they will be mad at us for making them leave their school and friends, but I know eventually we will all be happy in our new home. If there is one thing I have learned from moving around a lot, it is that we can be happy anywhere when we have each other!

5 Comments

  1. Heather
    Nov 16, 2006

    That really is lot of moving! I’m glad you guys are happy with your decision, and I know it can be hard to make so many changes, but it sounds like you know that it all seems to work itself out in the end. Good luck getting ready for the move, and we’re happy you guys are still doing so great!

  2. Holly
    Nov 17, 2006

    Sometimes, some of the most unexpected blessings come from moving. When my dad decided to put off retiring and move to Guam, I was excited, but sad that it would be a long time until we got to go back to Utah. I look back on that time and realize that most of my positive life-changing decisions were made when we lived on Guam. It was also a time when we grew the closest as a family. I know that Heavenly Father was guiding my dad’s decision to move there. I think your family will find some unexpected blessings along the way. 🙂

  3. amy
    Nov 17, 2006

    Thanks so much for your support!

  4. Korby
    Nov 17, 2006

    Wow. It is great that you have a new job I really hope that this one will give you more family time and support. I Hate the thought of moving. SSSOOO much work. I am sure it will all work out in the long run but I know it can seem overwelming at times. GOOD LUCK. Wish we were closer so we could help.

  5. Heidi
    Nov 17, 2006

    What a fun new exciting adventure for your family. Moving is nevefr fun but it usually comes with unexpected blessings.