I'm going to be a little vague since this is Army related, but we are moving! It is nearly official. My husband was nominated back in November for a job. We were told we would hear something in December. It was apparently decided in December, but my husband only heard about it two days ago. He did get the job which is on the east coast. When he was nominated his initial reaction was no thanks, but he was pretty much told that it was an honor to be nominated and it isn't a job you pass up as it is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It's also a job on a Army post. Which is so different from the units we have been connected with here.
He has to report pretty soon. The girls and I will be staying put to finish out the school year. Our oldest is graduating!
I was so close to coming up with my goals for 2015, but they didn't included running two households for four or five months! I'm kind of back to square one.
I think I'm in a state of shock honestly. We are Midwest people. We wouldn't pick this state in most cases, it will be fine and lovely I'm sure, but a huge change to move so far from family. Right now we can drive to see everybody. Now we can still drive, but it will take a couple days rather than several hours. I guess I need to have a airline ticket fund!
That's the news! I'm sure there will be plenty more to say about all of it as it happens. Have you moved more than 15 hours away from your home base before?
We Are Moving
January 9th, 2015 at 02:21 pm
January 9th, 2015 at 02:27 pm 1420813669
How exciting for you and yours! A whole new place to go and learn about. I, for one, have never ventured very far from my place of origin. Will this affect your oldest daughter's decisions on where to apply for colleges? How exciting! We will be rooting for you!
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January 9th, 2015 at 03:46 pm 1420818411
By all means, build up that airline fund. With a son in Florida, I am always on the lookout for airline deals!
The nice thing about having you for an online friend, is that you can move far away, but you won't go away!
Congrats to your hubby.
January 9th, 2015 at 04:10 pm 1420819807
January 9th, 2015 at 05:32 pm 1420824735
Moving is stressful all in itself, and the uncertainty of the military life isn't always easy to deal with (as I'm sure you know). Once you get over your shock, though, I'm sure you'll start getting back into planning mode and get through it just fine. Either way, good luck with it all! It's a new opportunity for your family to experience something new and learn along the way!
January 9th, 2015 at 07:19 pm 1420831142
At 24 I moved from northern California to Southeastern Vermont for grad school. I'd never been there before, not even a college visit. I applied and in 3 weeks was accepted then 6 months later I was living in Vermont. I lived there for a little over a year while in school. I lived in a small house with a few other students, worked at the local grocery store and did a lot of reading - grad school after all. I was lucky it was a mild winter - so they said!
I loved it and would have stayed in the area had I found a job.
January 9th, 2015 at 10:44 pm 1420843445
January 10th, 2015 at 12:24 am 1420849448
Congrats to your DH on getting the job, even though it means you'll be moving so far away. We're definitely going to have to get together before you go - would be a shame to be so close by and not meet up.
January 10th, 2015 at 12:47 am 1420850835
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January 10th, 2015 at 02:41 am 1420857704
I suppose snowflakes should go to the moving fund...although if we need to run two households for a couple months...I'm not sure how much extra we will have. A lot to figure out, but yes, I'm saving them!
January 10th, 2015 at 03:07 am 1420859222
January 10th, 2015 at 03:50 am 1420861839
I'm sure it will be hard financing two households at once, good luck!
January 10th, 2015 at 03:59 am 1420862373
January 10th, 2015 at 04:05 am 1420862753
You've a positive attitude and a 'can do' disposition so I'm sure you'll make the transition with barely a frown. At least everyone will speak English and you'll be able to read the signs in the stores. You'll miss family but like you say, lots of communicating devices. You can count on your network here to offer a ton of suggestions on every detail of your new home.
The one downer is scooting out of the house for all the showings at inconvenient times.
January 10th, 2015 at 09:50 pm 1420926653
January 10th, 2015 at 09:51 pm 1420926700
It's so similar to mine in meaning: "Hope is not a strategy."
January 10th, 2015 at 09:59 pm 1420927159
I look forward to "hearing" about all the changes.
Hey, remember all of us friends here on SA will be with you no matter how far you move.
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January 15th, 2015 at 06:04 pm 1421345060
I wish you the best of luck. Where are you moving too? Can I ask? PM if you prefer or email. Good luck.
I hope to be joining you soon.
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