May 10, 2010

Well for those of you that do not know. . .Anthony has been wanting to get into Outside Sales with his company for quite some time. When we met in the beginning of 2002 he had just started at Cameron . . .he was hired as an elctro-plater. When Caylea was about 1 he started in the machining shop as they closed down the plating area. He did well. . .worked nights that was hard on us but we made it through. Then he started in inside sales soon after Caylea turned 2. . .so about 4 years ago.

He had all but given up on Outside sales for now as it seemed every opportunity had fallen thru. We have talked about moving to several different cities over the years as he was interviewed for those jobs. The last few years the company has been not relocating much.

So he had applied for a job as manager of aftermarket for his same company a few months ago. Well he got it and was scheduled to start next Monday on the 19Th of April. So last Wednesday April 7Th he got a call from I think the district sales manager asking if he would be interested in relocating to Shreveport, LA. . .as they needed an outside salesman there and they did not want to loose him in the sales.

So anyways we got the offer yesterday and the start date of May 10Th today. He will have to train his replacement for the next week or so. Then we will have to go down to Shreveport for up to 7 days to find a place to live.

So my stomach is kinda queasy since yesterday. . . but I have had total peace about this and just knew it was going to happen since Anthony called me about the opportunity. So I know without a doubt it is God's will for our family right now. In the past when the opportunities came up I didn't want to go I prayed for God's will and it never worked out. . .God is so good. . .even though I don't fully want to go and I will miss my family and friends so very much at least I have total peace knowing it will all work out! Plus it's only 6 1/2 hours away so I know the kids and I will be back often to visit . . .Anthony probably won't be able to come back as often as we do but I am sure he will be back to visit soon also!

I want to say a special thank you to all of those special family and friends that prayed for us as all of this was happening we appreciate your support so very much! (((hugs)))

I do realize that some current relationships will grow stronger, some will remain similar to now and some will wither away. The distance will make it harder to maintain relationships but the one's who love us and we love will be important enough for the extra effort!

As hard as it is going to be I think a fresh start will be nice.

I am so proud of Anthony and all of the hard work this recognition has been a long time coming!