As I looked across the table today at lunch taking in the hotness that is my main man M I was suddenly hit with the realization of how much change our lives had incurred over the last 12 months.
1. 14 Months ago we were uneagerly anticipating M's departure to his new post out near Grand Island. We had the same amount of time to prepare, but didn't need to sell a house as I wasn't moving. We had regular visits to Nebraska Furniture Mart and would randomly go through the house deciding what would stay and what would go. There were a few nights of tears as we envisioned the lonely weeks followed by the hectic two day weekends and the constant driving back and forth.
2. 10 months ago trying to turn a negative into a positive we spent 8 weeks driving to 84th street and hwy 370 every Thursday night for a four hour training class on becoming a foster parent. While my name would be on everything M was willing to go through the entire process with me. We completed the coursework, the background checks and the homestudy with ease. Nothing was a blip on the trouble radar. We realized this was all new as there was no other couple in class like us, but thought things had changed and so had our circumstances.
3. 8 Months ago we spent two glorious weeks aboard another cruise ship on a nice relaxing vacation through the Greek Isles.
4. 7 Months ago we got a call for our first placement. I went to boystown the next night and met Foster. I did again the night after. Court came around the judge placed Foster in our care. Foster was with us just over 3 months. It was stressful at times, but we had settled into a routine. Sadly things didn't work out for them to go with one of their parents at the next court date and we had planned a trip to southern California to visit the 'in-laws'. While we were gone Foster stayed with an aunt and when we returned Foster was granted a move to stay with her.
5. 3 Months ago while visiting the 'in-laws' we got the call that M was being transferred again, but this time to Vegas. While this wasn't outside of the realm of possibility we hadn't anticipated it occurring so quickly. It was always an idea to move closer to his parents and I agreed with it. Vegas wasn't really on the radar. I will say that I was rather surprised that the conference here allowed M to go.
6. 7 Weeks ago we got the house ready and on the market and I started applying for jobs in Vegas.
Change is a constant in life. These are just the big ticket items that occurred to us. This doesn't include all the little changes that come with life like office moves, friends moving/visiting/ or the general crazy that is life.
It's shocking sometimes when I put things into these perspectives and think nothing is happening. Like nothing is happening with our house, but then realize it's only been less than 2 months. Look at all that has happened in the last 14 months. Crazy how life works, but I guess I wouldn't want it any other way. If I stopped growing or changing I never would have met M and created the family that we do have. There is a Sheryl Crow song that talks about it's not about wanting the things you don't have, but loving the things that you do. I AM BLESSED and change is always occurring whether you want it to or not.
Peace, Love and Puppy Dogs,
John
1. 14 Months ago we were uneagerly anticipating M's departure to his new post out near Grand Island. We had the same amount of time to prepare, but didn't need to sell a house as I wasn't moving. We had regular visits to Nebraska Furniture Mart and would randomly go through the house deciding what would stay and what would go. There were a few nights of tears as we envisioned the lonely weeks followed by the hectic two day weekends and the constant driving back and forth.
2. 10 months ago trying to turn a negative into a positive we spent 8 weeks driving to 84th street and hwy 370 every Thursday night for a four hour training class on becoming a foster parent. While my name would be on everything M was willing to go through the entire process with me. We completed the coursework, the background checks and the homestudy with ease. Nothing was a blip on the trouble radar. We realized this was all new as there was no other couple in class like us, but thought things had changed and so had our circumstances.
3. 8 Months ago we spent two glorious weeks aboard another cruise ship on a nice relaxing vacation through the Greek Isles.
4. 7 Months ago we got a call for our first placement. I went to boystown the next night and met Foster. I did again the night after. Court came around the judge placed Foster in our care. Foster was with us just over 3 months. It was stressful at times, but we had settled into a routine. Sadly things didn't work out for them to go with one of their parents at the next court date and we had planned a trip to southern California to visit the 'in-laws'. While we were gone Foster stayed with an aunt and when we returned Foster was granted a move to stay with her.
5. 3 Months ago while visiting the 'in-laws' we got the call that M was being transferred again, but this time to Vegas. While this wasn't outside of the realm of possibility we hadn't anticipated it occurring so quickly. It was always an idea to move closer to his parents and I agreed with it. Vegas wasn't really on the radar. I will say that I was rather surprised that the conference here allowed M to go.
6. 7 Weeks ago we got the house ready and on the market and I started applying for jobs in Vegas.
Change is a constant in life. These are just the big ticket items that occurred to us. This doesn't include all the little changes that come with life like office moves, friends moving/visiting/ or the general crazy that is life.
It's shocking sometimes when I put things into these perspectives and think nothing is happening. Like nothing is happening with our house, but then realize it's only been less than 2 months. Look at all that has happened in the last 14 months. Crazy how life works, but I guess I wouldn't want it any other way. If I stopped growing or changing I never would have met M and created the family that we do have. There is a Sheryl Crow song that talks about it's not about wanting the things you don't have, but loving the things that you do. I AM BLESSED and change is always occurring whether you want it to or not.
Peace, Love and Puppy Dogs,
John
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