Change is in the Air

Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights.

Pauline R. Kezer

Looks like we are going to be growing branches.

Tuesday morning T. got the news that his firm was going to be restructuring the equity department, following a "new formula" in this changing market and was, rather unceremoniously, laid off.

So now we're quickly looking to see what is next.

Luckily, his boss, the president of the company and several others in his former firm are providing good recommendations for him and referring him to several openings, so we are beginning to have some irons in the fire, but it is still a very anxious time for us.

I begin my seventh month of pregnancy next week.

We will probably be moving within a month (about 99% certain of that) and having to break our lease a few months early. We're not sure at this point where we'll be moving to. We're looking at positions from Portland, Oregon, to San Francisco to Denver all the way to New York City and Charlotte, North Carolina. We were initially looking to stick to the Western States, but there are some fantastic opportunities that we just have to consider elsewhere.

So, there is certainly a lot going on in our household this week and for the next few weeks. Writing lists of things to do to get our townhome available for lease. Revamping menu plans to use up what is in our freezer and pantry before we move. Trying to go through our storage boxes and closets some more to cull even more away so that we don't move what we don't use or need, prepping resumes and cover letters, connecting with former colleagues and old contacts to see if they know of anything open, preparing to box up our house, once again, and move, once again, to the unknown.

And a lot of prayer. For guidance. For stability. For making the right decisions for our family. For peace.

Please pray for us.