Celebration

Today Rob and I took the kids to the dollar theatre to see Cars 2.  Jude has been begging to see it since it came out in July, and we figured with all of this family time on our hands - it would be a perfect rainy day activity.  It was a bittersweet afternoon, because today was the last day of our "forced vacation."  Yes, that's right, Rob is once again an employed man.  On Thursday he received a really great offer from a company very close to our home.  We took the weekend to tweak some of the details and today everything was approved - so he starts tomorrow. This job is a blessing for SO MANY REASONS.  One, it is literally less than a five minute drive to his office.  Two, the salary and position are much better than his previous job.  Three, he will report directly to one of the founders of the company - who I should add really seems to love him.  Four, they have already discussed the potential growth of the position - and where they want him to be in the next couple of years.

I have to admit that even though I am unbelievably thrilled that he is moving on to a much better position, I am really going to miss having him around.  If nothing else, we learned from this experience that retirement will be awesome! I just loved being able to spend every minute with him - I also loved finding every excuse to put off my laundry and ironing.  He is my best, best friend - and I am so proud of how well he handled this situation.  He is my rock, and the best person to lead our little family.  {Why do I always call my family little?  Because my kids are little?  Geez - I guess I have FOUR kids!}

I have so many people that I want to thank for their support and love.  It seemed like everyone was so willing to help in any way they could.  I need to send a VERY SPECIAL shout out to my friend, Kim.  She {through a lot of different resources} got the email address for Rob's new boss - and said we should contact her.  On a whim (and even though they technically weren't even hiring) we contacted her - and she basically told Rob that they were looking for someone just like him.  Talk about a flattering way to get hired!  Thank you, Kim.....you are amazing.

That's how the story ends, folks.  We are so lucky, and so blessed.  God has a plan for all of us - and all of this excitement is thanks to Him.  Isn't it funny that in hindsight, everything makes sense?  I know that this is exactly where we are supposed to be!

BDEM:  I am about to go jump on the couch next to my handsome hubby.  One last little cuddle before our new adventure begins!