we're in!
Posted
Friday, May 23, 2008 9:35 AM
an excerpt from my other blog:
today at work, i had my usual thursday adult palliative care meeting.
we always open our meeting with a thought, quote, blurb by emmah, our
spiritual care counselor on the team. today, emmah started the meeting by
saying that spring always brings new things, and asked us to share what
was new in our lives. we went around the room, saying something new.
most people said that they are cleaning out closets or working on home
projects. pat said that she is doing a volunteer coordinator project
with her church in june. i was next to last to speak, and i said, "it's
funny that you ask about something "new" b/c we are starting a new life
in the fall. we are moving to new zealand." everyone was floored, and
the questions came. but there was genuine excitement from the team,
which made me happy. i am probably the youngest member of the team, so
rhonda commented, oh how nice it is to be young and carefree. and
others chimed in with "i wish i could do that!"
so, the cat is kinda, sorta out of the bag. we haven't told many of our close family and friends that our residence in nz was granted. we are keeping it for us for a little while longer. but, it is hard to not tell anybody! good thing for my nestie outlet!
i am overwhelmed and excited and can't wait to start our new life in a new place!