Update on the Big Move…

Well, we are no longer in suspense, we know what is happening.  We are…….

stay in El Paso.  Apparently there is still a major need for Career Counselors here at Ft. Bliss.  So that means that the Cunningham’s are staying put.  No Ft. Bragg or Ft. Leonard Wood (we came down on official orders for there last week but it was for Matt’s current job not his soon to be new job so we figured this was a long shot).  It was very disappointing and a very big emotional rollercoaster but all in all, there is a positive.  You all know that I am a very positive person and that hasn’t changed.  Even though this wasn’t what I had expected, it does have it’s perks.  I have been amazingly stress free the last two days.  I no longer have to look for a new job or a new house, worry about how the dogs are going to do on the trip, worry about finding Gracie a new daycare, etc. etc. etc.  The disappointment is hard to swallow, but being an Army wife, you kind of learn to roll with the punches and always look for the silver lining.  Even though there is still a change….1% mind you…that we could be moving, we are planning on staying here.  It will be another 2 years before I will get to look at greenery that doesn’t cost me an arm and a leg to have, I will not experience a real fall, I will not get to next to Liz and Mike, but I will have my husband, my daughter, our two mangy mutts, which is all I need.

Well, we are off on a camping trip (I know, I know yes I am going camping).  I am sure I will have details upon details upon details since I have never been camping.  Those of you that know me know that I love to be outdoors but expect to sleep indoors.  So we will see how this adventure goes.  I am willing to try anything once!