And We Picked ...

Laredo.

I've been hearing siblings ask (or ask my parents) where Tom will be working, and I realize I've never let y'all know. Sorry. I often find I have no motivation whatsoever ... let's just say it's been a long 7 1/2 years. The end feels closer, but without us being settled, independent, and stable, I still feel the weight of our life weighing down on me. Anyway, without motivation, writing, which is one of my least favorite things to do, definitely has no hope of happening.

As we looked at things, we just really felt that the benefits of the Laredo job were too good to pass up and would help us keep in track with our financial goals. San Antonio would have been wonderful for many reasons, but we'd have to get a car, pay for malpractice insurance, and find lodging for Tom ... okay so he'd have lodging because our friends the Chappells would definitely take him in, but we didn't want to be a burden on them because we feel bad about having to lean on so many people over the years.

In the end, Laredo was where we felt was the right place for us, so starting December 6, Tom will be working in Laredo until June. The timing of the job is actually perfect because on May 23 Tom will have been out of dental school for 2 years, so banks will more freely lend him $ and on June 2 the kids will be done with school. We're definitely looking forward to June. Now we just have to buckle down and make it to then. It won't be fun, but we know we can do this!!!