It feels like 500 years ago that I told you we are officially moving to Dallas. I knew that eventually I'd need to find a job in the area, but was perfectly content staying in Slidell through the summer to finish out my work here before moving to be with Jarrod. Of course I kept my ear to the ground on positions in my field, but it would take a perfect job to get me to leave what I have here.
Then I ran across my dream job description in a location very close to our new church. I applied for the position, had a Skype interview the day after we told our bosses we were leaving, and finally had a face-to-face interview last week. Everything seemed too good to be true. The job is in a great location, will require travel and meeting interesting people. It's in a field that I'm incredibly passionate about and combines my skills in organization, flexibility (don't laugh!), resourcing, and working with young people. Better yet - it uses my degree to more than it's full potential! I didn't get my hopes up, but was very excited about the opportunity.
About 12 hours after the interview I was offered the job. Less than 30 minutes later Jarrod and I were out looking for homes to lease in the area. Knowing I'd be bringing in a salary gave us peace of mind to make a good decision about where our family would be living.
I am beyond thrilled to have a job, let alone a job that feels like it was created for me. I can't wait to jump in and start meeting people. I know it will be challenging, in a good way and in a hard way. I know I'm starting on the wrong end of the learning curve. But I am hopeful and excited about the future.
A month ago we were happily living in Louisiana. In a month, we'll be setting up a new home in Dallas, starting new jobs, making new friends, and beginning a new chapter of our lives. To say it's been a whirlwind adventure thus far would be an understatement. We are devastated to leave, thrilled to be entering what seems like a great new life, and overwhelmed about the things that need to happen over the next 6 weeks. We are more than confident that God is leading us and guiding us as we begin this new journey.
Things are falling into place. Jarrod has a wonderful job. I found a job I've been dreaming about for at least 5 years. We found a beautiful home in a great neighborhood with a fence for Lucy and a cat door to the garage for Sophie and Oliver. We are thrilled to be back near family and are excited about having a baby (someday!) near family.
Thank you for your prayers, support, boxes, hugs, and notes of encouragement. We are ready to see what the future holds for the Louisiana Johnstons!
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