So I know I’ve disappeared off the face of the earth for awhile. It seems I’ve found better things to do than write things here – which, in all honesty, makes me kind of sad. This place has been such an integral part of who I am. You guys (if there are even any of you left!) have had such a huge impact on my life.
None of you were surprised by my previous announcement that I was definitely planning on moving home. So… this might actually surprise you. My boss has accepted a position elsewhere. As soon as I found out, I let her boss know that if they would promote me, I would stay. We had a long talk/pseudo interview and they all seem to be in board (even the CEO!). It’s not definite. A bettter candidate may come along, in which case I would hope they would give the job to them. But it would be a job that would challenge me and stretch my abilities to some degree. It would definitely be an incredible experience.
But then yesterday, I talked to my family (being mother’s day and all), and dangit if I didn’t get just SO homesick! I pretty much decided last night that I need to stop talking to them on the phone so I don’t miss them nearly as much. It made me realize something though. My life is pretty good right now. This is a huge opportunity for me, but no matter which side of it I end up on, I’ll be happy. I’ll either get this job that I really want, or I’ll be going home. It’s a win-win situation. I haven’t had too many of those in my life. 
I’m so happy for you! I know God’s got a plan for you and I’m excited to see which one it is. I have an even better solution for you: Get the great job, move your family up here, plant lots of trees in your several-acre yard, and get a snow removal service for your lot.
See? I think outside the box!
I’m glad you’re in a win-win situation.
In either case… I wish you the best.
Do NOT quit calling your family just because it makes you homesick. I must stand up for your mother here! Ha! MORE calls. MORE! That actually helps.
Good for you! I’m actually rather jealous…