We are moving to Lewisburg, PA. Even as I write this, I still can't believe it. I really didn't think this would happen, but it has. We have house plans for a lot in Mountain Green, UT which we will never get to build. I was picking out appliances, counter tops, and furniture. I was so excited. And then this.
The Lewisburg firm called Rocky back in July. He wasn't that interested, since he had a good paying job here. But we figured that we could get a free trip and see Philly. Which we did. Rocky liked the firm, and PA is beautiful. But we were comfortable here, and the money was better here as well. The firm kept in contact with Rocky over the next couple months, and even flew him out there again in October. Again, the firm was great, Rocky really liked the partners, but the money just wasn't good enough to get us to move across the country. We started to put in offers on lots here, Rocky drew up house plans, and then on a Monday a few weeks ago it all changed. His current firm had a meeting where they told everyone that they had to go to a mandatory 32 hour work week (with a corresponding cut in pay as well). It wasn't the cut in pay that made us reconsider, but how unstable the cut made us feel. What comes next, being laid off (again)? Rocky was not confident that this firm would have enough work in the coming months to support everyone, so we decided to go where the work is doing well. And it happens to be in Pennsylvania.
When we were first toying with the idea of moving (back after the first trip there) I thought and prayed about the decision for a long time. I wanted to do what was right for my family. I waited and waited for an answer, and never got one. I assumed that meant we were meant to stay. So we made plans here. On a Thursday, Rocky called the PA firm and told them that he really wasn't interested. The following Monday was when the Utah firm cut his pay. That was the only sign I needed. I know many of you may scoff at my decision making, but I do believe that things happen for a reason.
So off to Lewisburg we go. Rocky leaves on Dec. 8th, but then will come back for Christmas. Then in January we will all go and become PA residents. I get butterflies in my stomach every time I think of it. But I know that we will be OK, and that it will all work out.
2 comments:
Nici you will be greatly missed here in Utah but I know no matter where you go you will make that the best home for you and your family. Girls trip will be manditory for you no matter where you live!!
I really believe things happen for a reason. I think we miss out on opportunities put here for us if we aren't willing to take the chance. I will miss you and your cute kids. I can't wait to keep up with you on facebook!
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