Well I was sitting at the computer, rather early for me (5:30 a.m. - ugh) and I was reading my daily blogs when I realized that I hadn't posted since December 24th. Yikes! (Christmas was wonderful and I will try to post some pictures, etc. of that event later - sorry there are no pictures with this post).
My life has made some drastic, but needed changes. First, I left The Hendrickson Law Firm (Yippee!!! I won't make comments here, but it has been long overdue) and started with a new firm on the 5th. I'm working for Cluff Law Firm and I LOVE IT!!! Such a difference in attitude, appreciation and well the bottom line, nice. Plus, I am approximately 6 minutes away from home. No more freeway driving.
I was released from my Primary job a couple of Sundays ago. Very sad! I cried a lot, but I realize that I can't be a Primary Teacher forever, or can I? Doug keeps reminding me that others need the experience and blessings. I've been teaching Primary for 28 years and 14 of those have been in my current Ward. I don't mind sharing the blessings, I just hope I get to substitute occasionally. I still have my Scouting job and I must say, if they release me from that I know I'm going to rebel.
Then last, but certainly not least, my "B-Boy" (Brent) will be leaving soon. He reports in 13 days! UGH!! I'm trying to prepare myself, but seriously how do you do that? How do you prepare yourself to say good bye to someone that you will only get to speak to twice a year and then have to share that time with others. How do you prepare yourself to completely cut the apron strings? I love this young man soooo much. Beware that future blogs may only be about him or entries of me being sad. I knew this wasn't going to be easy . . . what a wonderful and exciting experience this is going to be for the entire family. You think?!?
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Lori- It was so nice to see your sweet comments, my friend! We had a lovely celebration for my grandparents and I only wish we lived closer. Hope 2009 is a true blessing for you and your family!:) Lori
Wow, you do have lots of changes. We sure are going to miss Brent.
Hi Lori! I hope your new job is still a sweet one! It's so awful to have to work in a place you don't like!
Are you bringing Brent to Provo or is he going to another MTC? I promise it will get easier as the weeks go by. That first parting is the hardest! I remember fighting the urge to look back at Sarah as we were leaving the room. You know, missionaries through this door, familes through that one! I finally gave in and she was turning from just having looked back at us one last time! I missed her glance but we laughed later (18months later...!) at our tears. We made it through that first day. It's the hardest one. You go ahead a blog about being sad. I'll sympathize...check my Sarah's gone entry from last week!
I can't believe how fast this has come....We are going to miss him so much! He is a wonderful young man and you should be proud!
Hey! Thanks for your comments! I love my little Sam's face too! Yeah, if you ever want to be entertained we'll send him your way. He is TONS of fun in a Tasmanian Devil sort of way...if youget him excited for play, watch out! I've never seen anything faster!
That final parting...you can't prepare for, you only live through it. Dee's way of coping was annoying. I told you I turned back to look one last time. Well, the rest of the story is that when I turned back around he was GONE. He was at the door and walking fast! The rest of the kids were in between us trying to catch up with him. I, who needed his arms was left cold! It didn't stop at the exterior doors either. He hoofed it to the far parking lot and when I finally caught him by yelling "Hey! I'm in heels here! I need a hug here!" he finally slowed. So what did we all do? We drowned our tears in ice cream at Macey's! Eat! That's the solution!
Lori, I can't believe it, not Primary teacher. Wow, the Primary is losing one great teacher. Hey some major stress points going on here, new job, Brent leaving, new church job. I'm thinking of you.
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