With a possible move on the way, my plans for next school year are now in limbo.  I was looking forward to enrolling Rachel and Sarah into the local co-op next year, but that may not be possible now.   I’ve researched the homeschool groups in the Memphis area, and none seem to have anything like the Homeschool Academy here in AR.  (sigh)  Well, it looks like I’ll be tackling my greatest fear…high school science courses and labs!  Next year, Rachel will cover Apologia’s Physical Science.  The lab supplies list looks very do-able at home.  My concern, however, is for Biology and beyond.

Speaking of the move, I’m getting excited about the move, but I don’t mind if it doesn’t happen and we end up staying either.  My husband is surprisingly kind of blasé about it.  I want to talk about it: homeschool laws, changes that will no doubt happen, area churches, house hunting, etc.  He’s the type to wait and “cross that bridge when he gets there”.  I should be more like him.  LOL  I expect the girls to be highly upset about it though.  Sarah, my social butterfly, will have a tough time leaving her friends here – even though she will very likely meet new ones.  Rachel, on the other hand, will hate leaving the kids here, even though she doesn’t really have a good friend anyway.  I will miss the close friends I’ve made here at church… and I’ll miss my hairstylist (who is like a second mother to me).  But, since my best friends are in other states, I’m accustomed to having long-distance friendships.  Besides, we’ll only be about 2 hours away.

This is supposed to be a secret because nothing is carved in stone yet.  I will let my parents, the girls, and my friends here know when the offer is made and accepted.  Here is what has happened so far: 

My husband has been with his company for over 10 years.  Upon returning to work Monday after our week off, the Regional Mgr called him into his office to tell him of a position in Collierville, TN and to see if he’d be interested.  The VP of their division (who is the RM’s boss) wants my hubby for the job, so as far as I'm concerned, it’s rest is just formalities.  The move would offer Hubby more growth opportunity, and would include a raise and relocation package.  He told his RM he’d be interested in talking more about it.  The RM from Memphis called him that same day!  All his questions were answered, and he was told to officially apply for the job online so HR arrange for him to come there for an interview.  The HR office called him Friday and scheduled the meeting for Friday (13^th).  They are ready to move on this, so naturally, my mind is racing with things to check into and things to do.  It’s exciting, but bittersweet nonetheless.

Please keep us in your prayers.  I’ll probably go with him Friday to scope the area while he’s in the meeting.  I feel good about the move because we've been in prayer for such a long time about his job situation.  He's applied for various jobs, but nothing has surfaced in all this time.  I have a calming feeling that this is of God.  I believe there is a reason God has kept him there.  When you know you've given something over to the Lord, then something unexpected happens...something you never would have pursued on your own... something that drops in your lap... you take comfort in knowing that God is in control and that He will be glorified in it somehow.  Perhaps there is a missionary need for us in the Memphis area.  Perhaps this position will lead to something more fulfilling.  Who knows?  God knows, that's who.  All we have to do is have faith and see what blessings await.

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Posted by sahmto4orMore

Wow! Big news and alot to think about.
We've been on alert for a transfer for a few years now. It is almost maddening at times when you start to really look into areas, housing, homeschool laws, etc. yet not knowing if you're even going anywhere.

Take it easy and one step at a time. If that is where God is leading you, He'll work out your details and lead you to the homeschool group you need.

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