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lexiesmom Member |
posted 04-19-2006 11:24 PM
 
hey guys, so I am packing, and getting ready to move 3000 miles away. I am needelss to say starting to stress out over it. The move has the right feeling, I mean after lots of praying, I feel really calm about the move itself I feeli like DC is the place for us. However, after 5 years of working and going to school full time I am feeling unsure about my choice to get my PHD. I am questioning missing the next five years of Lexies life, as by the time I graduate she will be graduting and going to college herself. Lately instead of working on homework I have been designing floorplans and furniture. (granted I have designed my perfect dining room table, oh wait just need a house for it.) MAybe I am just burned out. and the semester off will put it back into persepective. But a few prayers to help me focus a little and to help me amke the right choice would be great. I just need to know I am doing the right thing what ever it might be.  |
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JAYJAY Member |
posted 04-20-2006 02:26 AM
You have my prayers.. i am sure it is the right thing for you both. We all worry about changing our lives in such God bless. -x-x- |
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Suzanne Member |
posted 04-20-2006 08:33 PM
Don't worry Erica. Everything will be fine. You are very brave to do this. I don't know if I could ever do something like that. Do you have family or friends up there? Just try not to stress and keep thinking of the possitive. When it gets tough, get creating on something new and exciting and try not to let your spirits sink. No matter where you go, we are here if you need to talk. You are in my thoughts! Keep your chin up! PS- As a single mom it always weighs heavy on me whether I am making the right decision. It is a huge responsibility to be the the one who can ultimately change your childs life. I think you are making the right decision for Lexie since there is a huge deaf community there. You are a great mom. VERY unselfish. [This message has been edited by Suzanne (edited 04-20-2006).] |
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Bluebird Member |
posted 05-02-2006 09:19 AM
Hi Erica, I'm sure you're experiencing a lot of feelings right now-- this is a big move for both of you! Remember, though, you'll be busy with school, but you won't be missing the next five years of Lexie's life. You'll be right there with her. I think you may find the two of you have more time together since she'll home at night at her new school. I'm just a few hours north in Philly. Maybe we could meet one day! And hey-- we've been up here alone without family or close friends for over 4 years. I know what that's like. I'm here to help any way I can. |
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JAYJAY Member |
posted 05-02-2006 02:11 PM
Hope things are going well for you, let us know how the move goes. God bless -x-x- |
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lexiesmom Member |
posted 05-09-2006 11:54 AM
Thanks girls. I am feeling better, three of my classes are finished, 2 finals next week and one more paper and I am done!!!!!!!!!!! It was funny because after I posted this originally I was driving to work and having mental breakdown. (yeah not a good thing while drivng!)) But I just finally told him I am not a person to ask for a sign but I need one because this is a huge change and I need to know it is what you want done. Because if he isn't part of the move there is no reason to go. Well I go tto work, and one of the "regular" customers and his wife came in and they are always really supportive asking how I am and makin gsure school is good etc. Well they had left a Washington DC Starbucks mug there for me. So, ok I admitted I need to go to DC but still not sure about wanting to persue this career. So I finish my shift and turn on the radio on the drive home and the radio station is talking about audiology of all things, I a mean something people don't ever tlak about and it is on a national station at 10 at night, it was only a five minute segment so if I had been a few minutes late gtting out of wokr like usual I would have missed it. Blue we should deffinatly get together sometime. Lex and I are looking forward to exploring the east coast as is all our "family" and friends when they visit. I think my fear right now is, if something happens I don't know anyone and who would pick her up if there is an emergency or something. I know I am thinking to far into it, but it;s that single mom thing. I guess I will have to get to know some of her friends parents really well really fast. I guess the bbq is at my place, when I have a place. Ok breathing it iwll all be fine if it is meant to be. |
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Bluebird Member |
posted 05-09-2006 02:15 PM
Erica, Hey, wait a minute! You're the newcomer-- BBQ is at my place first! And, you're invited as soon as you get here! Seriously, you are. We won't need much nudging to come to DC, either. We love all the sights there. And they're free! |
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lexiesmom Member |
posted 05-11-2006 11:52 AM
thnaks blue. I am looking forward to a change of scenry. I am going to buy both of us bikes when we get there so we can get around to farmers markets and local cafes and markets without driving or waiting on public trans. BUt also because I hear the trail on the Potomac river is amazing. We are going to take an extra day on our drive over and stop in HErshey, our frined and her son are driving with us and they want to go to the Hershey theme park, but hey any excuse for roller ocasters is fine with me. It is just going to be a lon gdrive, we are stopping in Salt LAke, Cheyenne Wyoming, omaha nebraska, near Chicago, and then PA. in august It will be alot of fun learing the new town though. Unless the school is still closed because of protests at that time |
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