Bittersweet

This Friday, Oct 1st, I will be leaving Sweet Briar after five years (ironically pretty much to the date). When Heath and I decided to take this adventure to VA, right after we got married, he had a position with the ortho group in town but I had no idea what I'd be doing. It was a leap of faith and I feel blessed that Sweet Briar and I found each other. We came down here with very few bills (aside from some student loans) and even fewer responsibilities. Over the years we've grown as individuals and as a couple and now as a family. First came Peanut, then a house, then Peyton and now our world revolves around Asher!

Starting next Tuesday I'll be taking another leap of faith to begin a part-time position at Randolph College in their alumnae/development offices. I am very excited about the job responsibilites as well as the opportunity to spend more time at home with Asher. But as I pack up my things I realize just what a comfortable routine I've gotten in to and how difficult it will be to say good-bye to all of my colleagues. Thinking about all of the moves I've made in recent years I realize I haven't stayed in one place this long since living at home with my parents over 10 years ago!

I'm so proud of Heath and I for the risk we took in moving to VA. While it's been hard to be so far from friends and family we are both certain it was the right move - we've had so many great experiences being down here. Here's to hoping this next risk is just as fruitful!