Clips of an email I sent out to my family and friends July 29, 2012...
In the last couple days, many of you have reached out to me asking about the upcoming transition in my life. I thought it would be best to put an email together explaining what’s going on.Yes, it’s true. After two great years in California, I am parting ways with Kent and Aubrey.
Over this summer, there’s been talk about downsizing from our current house. Just in June when visiting Tennessee, a proposition came up for Kent to purchase a beautiful log home at a killer price. He has decided to purchase this log “cabin” while the fire is hot. In doing so, he’s downsizing from his Westlake Village home to a smaller condo in the Westlake area in combination with the TN home.
With this major housing decision, Kent and I had a business meeting. Kent’s company, like many others, has taken its toll over the last year. He mentioned with finances so tight that he was looking at the option of now sharing me with Amy, Aubrey’s mom. I wasn't thrilled at the idea of cutting hours, being a split nanny and the business downsizing so I told Kent I think it's an appropriate time for me to end this journey and move on to the next adventure. He respected that and we are ending on great terms.
I actually contemplated a move a few months back and every time I seriously put thought into it, emotions took over when I thought about leaving Kent and Aubrey. I have been with them almost 2 years now and they truly are just like family. I have been praying about this transition and now when I think about the future, rather than sad emotions, I get excited for new adventure. Although I will miss everyday excitement with Kent and Aubrey, I know we are “stuck” with each other, no matter where life brings us.
All these decisions have been made in the last two weeks and with the lease of his house being up the end of July, downsizing, packing, moving sales are all happening at once.
In figuring out my next step, there has been a lot of prayer about the direction to go! I’m currently in the process of interviewing with a New York agency. I’m also looking at Chicago.
I am looking for a position similar to my current role: business and childcare combo .
As of right now, my plan is to take August and September to relax and just enjoy some down time with my family. I have some mini road trips planned to visit friends as well. After enjoying my last few days with my friends here in Westlake and Aubrey, I will be returning to Minnesota to spend some time in Becker with Rich, Ruth and the kids before heading to Canada with Dad, Mom, Tom, Kari and the boys to slaughter some walleyes! I told those Swedish blonde au-pair girlfriends of mine that I’d make a trip overseas to see them so I’m thinking September might be a good opportunity.
I listened to a great sermon on my Daily Bible App last week while walking my neighbor’s dog. It was Joel Osteen speaking on “God Closes Doors too”. I am thanking him for opening this door and I am now thanking him for closing it. I have had such an amazing experience over the last 2 years and I truly believe He has a great plan for my life and I can't wait to see what’s in store next! I've never been so excited for the next step.....and not knowing exactly what it is! I guess that's faith. (by the way, you gotta get that app!! it's a great one! You can find more specifics and instructions on my blog)
Also, I'm going to slowly start transitioning to my gmail account: theesarahhouse@gmail.com.
Or catch my blog at www.sarahhouse365.blogspot.com
I hope to see many of you over my break in August and September!
-Sarah
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -Jeremiah 29:11
