So I am pretty sure everyone already knows this, but I like
to think of this blog as something we will go back and read later in life, like
an old journal, so I wanted to announce that we are moving to PORTLAND, MAINE!!!!
Everything happened really quickly… Dan and I have been
applying and interviewing for jobs for a couple months now (really ever since
we came back from our December trip). It has been an emotional process and at
times, very challenging. I found it extremely difficult to work full-time then
come home and job search. As they say, “job searching is a full-time job”. Even
though Dan and I tried to stay positive I think we were both feeling weary from
trying to maintain that balancing act.
So a few weeks ago I interviewed for a job with Safe Passage/Camino Seguro. It went really well and they stressed that they wanted to fill the
position asap. But then I didn't hear anything... until a couple weeks later all
of a sudden, they were asking for my references, requesting a second interview
and offering me a job! In a crazy turn of events I was offered TWO jobs in ONE
day! :-O But that is a story for another time….
After weighing our options, Dan and I decided that moving to
Maine was the right decision. Since then everything has been a whirlwind as we've tried to wrap up our jobs here and figure out logistics for our big move. Our
last day at Mayan Families is tomorrow- Wednesday, March 13th. Dan
and Lucia fly out this coming Friday, March 15th and I fly out the
following Friday (the 22nd). So much change! And so fast! But we are
really excited and happy!
I will share more later about my new position and other
details, but for now I just wanted to let everyone know and ask for your
prayers. One of the most stressful parts of our move has been figuring out
everything with Lucia. It turns out moving a dog from Guatemala to the US is
quite complicated! Luckily, we have someone helping us who is truly an angel
(and an expert on puppy transport). Please pray that we can have peace as we
finish our jobs, say goodbyes, finish packing and move out of our casita. Also, that everything goes
smoothly with Dan and Lucia’s travel- from traveling to the city to everything
with the airline and that they both arrive Stateside safe and sound.
That’s it for now! Cheers to a new adventure! :)
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| If only she was still this small! Then transport would be easy! We love her so much!!! |
