Grateful
Hello All.
To those that read this, know that we are coming back to the States. We have not found the jobs we want in Japan (there are many jobs, it's the wanting them that has been the hindrance). We are still putting applications out here, but we have been putting them out in the States too. For now, we are taking a trip back with possibilities of leaving again at some point. We both felt really good about planning the return now as opposed to waiting a month or two in Japan for a possible job.
Do me a favor though, don't tell others (unless they're like spouses). I'd like them to hear it from us directly so that no one in particular feels left out of the loop or ignored.
I just felt like posting as way of letting some of our friends know, but also because I have realized just how grateful I am for my family - particularly Timothy. We have three weeks to get everything squared away. This means planes, holiday plans (we're touring for a week before leaving), cleaning the apartment, packing, sending our stuff, etc. When I think of it all, it feels like this overwhelming amount of stuff to be done and considered. If it weren't for Timothy, I think I'd just wind up in a little ball on the floor from the seeming weight of it all.
However, thanks to his very steady, matter-of-fact nature, he keeps me grounded. I'm one of those people who is often up in the clouds and Timothy is so rooted/solid in his emotions, spirit, and energy. It keeps me more centered.
So this is my moment to say, "I can't wait to see you guys!" and "Thank goodness I've got Timothy to keep me from flying into a million pieces!"
To those that read this, know that we are coming back to the States. We have not found the jobs we want in Japan (there are many jobs, it's the wanting them that has been the hindrance). We are still putting applications out here, but we have been putting them out in the States too. For now, we are taking a trip back with possibilities of leaving again at some point. We both felt really good about planning the return now as opposed to waiting a month or two in Japan for a possible job.
Do me a favor though, don't tell others (unless they're like spouses). I'd like them to hear it from us directly so that no one in particular feels left out of the loop or ignored.
I just felt like posting as way of letting some of our friends know, but also because I have realized just how grateful I am for my family - particularly Timothy. We have three weeks to get everything squared away. This means planes, holiday plans (we're touring for a week before leaving), cleaning the apartment, packing, sending our stuff, etc. When I think of it all, it feels like this overwhelming amount of stuff to be done and considered. If it weren't for Timothy, I think I'd just wind up in a little ball on the floor from the seeming weight of it all.
However, thanks to his very steady, matter-of-fact nature, he keeps me grounded. I'm one of those people who is often up in the clouds and Timothy is so rooted/solid in his emotions, spirit, and energy. It keeps me more centered.
So this is my moment to say, "I can't wait to see you guys!" and "Thank goodness I've got Timothy to keep me from flying into a million pieces!"