How did they do it?

Somehow I've been suckered into staying at the Manor two weeks longer than I had intended. There is something appealing about two more weeks of pay, especially since I don't have a job to go to in CO. They wanted me to stay around and fill the week long gap there would have been between me leaving and the new guy starting. The next week we can work together and do some training. I am fine with it really, because I am very comfortable with "the new guy." In fact I've known him since I was about 3 years old or so. Allan Bartel will be taking over my job when I leave. It's crazy how the world works isn't it? I got to spend some time with him this past week on Thursday afternoon. It was nice to be able to feel like I could answer all of his questions with complete honesty and feel comfortable that he would know my intentions. I also feel very good about leaving my beloved residents in his hands. I know they will love him and he will take good care of them.

Unacceptable

It's been almost one whole month since I have updated my blog. That is unacceptable! I have been pretty busy, still I should make more time for at least a little update.

I am finishing my last month at Mennonite Manor. I feel like I should already be done and just taking some time to sleep in before I start another job. I have been back and forth to Colorado a couple of times now each time bringing a load of things I feel I can do without for a while. I am AMAZED at the amount of clothing that has come out of my apartment. I make myself sick, but I love it. :) I am headed out again this weekend. I am borrowing a large trailer and moving my bigger furniture. My co-worker Amy is going to loan me her air mattress to sleep on until I'm done with my apartment. (Thanks Amy!)

I have had very little contact as far as job are concerned, but did get one offer. Due to timing and other issues, I didn't take the offer. It just didn't feel right. I know there is a job out there for me somewhere. Hopefully it doesn't take too long for me to find it.

I am also looking at my options and strongly considering buying a house in COS. I have looked at 17 different properties now between the two weekends trips I have made recently. I want to say that I found the perfect place, but I have to be able to afford the payments for it to really be perfect. Lets just say I found a beautiful home or two that I wouldn't mind living in.

I am looking forward to moving forward in my life. I think it will be a good thing to be near family. I am looking forward to renewing relationships and connections with so many people who are so lovely and dear to me. I feel like this new chapter in my life will give me the opportunity to do so.