The Update

OK......

So, hubby and I are packing things up, getting ready for our long haul back to Viginia. We have finally decided on a moving company after interveiwing a few. That wasnt easy .

My old boss has finally ironed out some details on my job and I have officially decided that I will return to work with them and I am set to start back there on Feb 27th. So I am kicking it into high gear trying to get all kinds of things done cause that is like only 3 1/2 weeks. YIKES!!!

The house is still on the market and we will keep it like that for a while. After a few months hubby and I will re-evaluate the situation and perhaps think about renting the house in Texas. Who knows?????

As far as the kids school goes, that seems to be the easiest to get settled. Just a phone call and a fax from school to school. The kids are really excited about going back home. We all are looking forward to it so much. I cant wait to see my mother. Although, we all agree that we will miss this wonderful weather here.

I'm stressing a little. Not alot, just a little.

(((((jmo and family)))))

Thanks for the update. Glad things are panning out so well...at least it sounds like it...

good to hear... but don't overdo...you need to pace yourself, even if there's too much to do imo (((hugs)))

I hope that everything is gonna work out fine for you and your family!

(((((((((Jenifer))))))))

Hi Jen,

Sounds good to me.

I have thought of a really positive thing about your plan. I know that youngsters like stability and familiarity, and going back to your home area will be great for them. Texas will just seem like a long holiday, and then they can settle back into a routine in a place they know and with friends they know.

Maybe you knew deep down what was the right thing to do, and it just came out when it had to.

We can always take holidays in the sun, but home is home. I have a friend from Vermont who lived in Spain for 26 years because of a family feud. Later in life, when she wasn't so well, she went home to Vermont. This happens all the time. People go home.

As for feeling stressed, I aways remember that the illness is still with me, 24/7 and try to keep it separate from what I'm doing. I don't let the illness pull my strings if I can help it.

Good luck, Jen, you're doing OK IMHO.

M :cool

PS - Because my parents moved around a lot, I don't have a feeling of home about any part of the country, but we stayed put for our daughter and she has a strong attachment to the South West of England. That kind of attachment is one of the gifts we can give to our kids.

(((((((((((((((((( Jen )))))))))))))))

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love and hugs,

Jan

Thanks you guys!!!! I am trying to think about the end result of this so that keeps me positive.


Myzen,

Your right, home is home. As a child I was always shuffled back and forth between my moms and dads and for a time put into a place away from my family, friends and everyone I knew. I never had a secure place to call "home". So me going home, back to VA is a huge deal for me becuase it is a place that I lived for about 11 years, the longest anywhere and it means the world to me. The kids have spend most of their life there too so I know that they feel that same sense of security. Being in Texas has been a good experience for me. I have learned alot about myself and gotten closer with my family which has made this whole trip worth it.

I will keep ypu updated as new details happen.

Yeay!!!
Glad it is coming along. Thanks for the updates!
I cannot wait for you to be all settled.
I am here for you!

I feel that a burden has been lift up from your shoulder and from your heart. You have made your decision and you will be ok. Great!

(((((((((((((((Jen)))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((( Jenn ))))))))))))

You have the best outlook about things. You made me smile because I'm so proud of you!

Love and hugs,

Jan

I hope you have a smooth moving experience. I know it must get stressful.

Best of luck!

Thank you Susan, Time, Jan and Green.