So maybe I will recap tonight as I seem to be to tired to move from this stool! When did I give up my lovely big office to my 2 teenagers and become relagated to the kitchen counter with this old laptop?
Anywho, I really have absolutely no time to be on here but I am one tired girl tonight and doubt if I bother to move much more would get done anyway kwim? The drama, the stress, the general chaos of our lives right now is overwhleming to put if mildly.
A huge "season of life" is about to come to a close. Mark drives to VA (south of Wash DC) tomorrow to get his final clearance and begin (finally~ more on that in a minute)what is to be his new job. Although his last day at "The Bank" is not until this Thursday's exit interview.
Mark has worked for Wilmington Trust Company for 25 years. I like to say the Bank had him before I did! Ha! We celebrate 25 years next fall! He has completed this season of his life. Is he sorry to be going? Not really. He is ready for a change. It has been a good ride, from college graduate in an uncertain economy (much like todays) snagging a decent job with a big name bank after looking and looking and looking . . .to Senior Vice President with way to many perks and benefits to list over the years, the bank (and my hubby)have been an excellent provider and Mark has enjoyed his job and the people he has worked with. He is ending well. He will be missed. It makes me proud to be able to say those things. He is a faithful man in all he does. I am a blessed women to have him.
So many have asked, then why leave? Why not just coast on into retirement from here? It is difficult to explain; when you know God is affirming something and no matter how you want to run from whatever it is, He keeps opening some doors and closing others? Well, let's just say, it was clear, the time to go, to move on was now.
As of tomorrow my husband becomes a Government employee. The Federal Government that is. Specifically? He will be working for ODNI. (Office of Director of National Intelligence) He will be working with IARPA. Gotta love the Gov't and all their initials and abbreviations. He is very excited to take on this new challenge! I have watched his whole demeanor change. He is excited to be going. He is looking forward to new opportunities. He is beginning this job as he did his first with a passion to learn and grow and make things happen. Again, I am so proud of him. I am also terrified for him! HA! What good wife would not be?! He faces a HUGE commute. We are not planning to move. This was a decision we made as a couple/family before he ever even applied for this job. He faces a much different working environment. Top secret security clearance anyone? He is a much more experienced, more seasoned employee but he is still going to be the new guy on the block. Never the easiest. I will be praying for him as he goes.
And as I am left. There. I said it. This is just as huge for me as for him in many ways. When Mark and I married I had no idea what to expect. We made it through. We faced lots of changes, lots of kids, lots of successes, lots of failures. We did it all and we carved a path for our family. And yes, I know we will continue to do so and this is just the next big thing. BUT but but, it is dang hard for me! The comforts of familiarity are gone for now. The certainty of what to expect is gone for now. The man who worked 15 minutes from home, (worked being a relative term as some would say "bankers hours" are hardly work. . .hehe) will no longer be able to drop everything when a child falls and meet us in the ER or when a robber breaks into our home, he will no longer arrive before the police (yes! this really happened!) . He will no longer be able to make every 6pm dinner or 7pm concert or meeting at church. We have talked about these changes and have together agreed to them. I have tried to mentally prepare myself to go it alone when I need to do so. I am trying to let go and let God figure it all out and know He is sufficient for and in ALL. Mark and I have a strong relationship but I know it will be tested. New demands on both of us from completely different directions will need to be met and accomplished. Our children still need both of us. That has never been a difficult thing. It will now need to become more intentional and planned.
So yeah, changes are a no longer coming, they are here!
What does one do to transition from one career path into another? What does one do with unused vacation time that must be used up or lost in transition? What does a family do that is looking into a future of changes and less time together then they are used to having? What indeed.
If I could only have seen the handwriting on the wall. God knew I believe and with quite a bit of effort on this Mamas part (funny but true) He has allowed a long dreamed for vacation to come to fruition.
Here is the time line!
Last day at WTCo. Thursday, Sept 17th. Exit interview complete? 3pm.
Leave for family vacation Thursday, September 17th On the road 4pm.
Return from family vacation Sunday, September 27th
Begin new job Monday, September 28th.
Stay tuned! Family vacation details coming up!
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