We are looking forward to seeing what 2012 holds for our family- albeit with a small touch of nervousness. I had mentioned in previous posts some time ago about the feeling of being windbound. A nautical reference to winds blowing but a ship is unable to sail whether by contrary currents or the wind is blowing in the wrong direction.
Well we can see the winds starting to shift. Soon we should be able to begin charting our course again. We found out the Monday before Thanksgiving that the USDA research center that Steve works at is closing. Now we are waiting for Steve's duty reassignment.
There are several locations in Texas but it is possible we could be relocating out of state as well - which while is a bit exciting is also where the nervousness sets in; the thoughts of winters equating copious amounts of snow and ice give me pause.
I think if Steve gets a duty reassignment in Texas he will take it. If he gets something like Fargo, North Dakota - likely not. I am sure Fargo is a lovely place- in summer. *grin*
Joking aside, Texas is home and San Antonio is our first pick. We are also looking for jobs there in addition to waiting for reassignment. Why San Antonio? 1) Steve's dad/aunts/cousins live there 2) Mexican food still resembles actual Mexican food 3) I have lived there -briefly- before. 4) I technically have a teaching job lined up at a private school.
The school is holding a position for me. A teacher is leaving at the end of this school year so I have until the beginning of May until they post the position and start looking for other applicants. The position is with an accredited school and I could earn a teaching certificate there - which is a major plus. The downside is that I am not sure if the salary is enough to support our family of four. San Antonio comes down to Steve finding a job too.
In the meantime we are both still looking and waiting and packing - again.
So we are looking forward to 2012 but are thankful for all the many blessings 2011 brought (and even the not so good things). Thank you all most of all for your kind words, encouragement, and sticking around while I have been on hiatus. Hopefully we will be settled into some new digs, in a new town very soon and I can get back to some serious nesting.
Happy New Year!
Best wishes as your family prepares for the next chapter! You sound like you have a very positive attitude, which will really help your family navigate the changes. Blessings! (I hope you get to stay in Texas, too!)
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