The meaning Behind the View

This is a picture of a waterfall we went to see while we were in Bend. And this is the official announcement that we have taken the offer in Bend, Oregon. It is an exciting opportunity with a new, young doctor who is the vascular surgeon for Bend Medical Center, and he is also the only vascular surgeon in the mid area of Oregon. Sam will be his first PA, and therefore, his right hand man. We would be on the ground level, and I am sure will be a smart move for Sam's career. Sam turned to me the day he officially took the job and said "I am sorry about the cardiology job and the way that went down, but I really feel so much better about Bend." 

I guess you just have to trust each other some times. I was thinking back when Sam was considering just going to PA school in Puerto Rico, and I was really not ok with the idea, and then later I really felt certain about going to Stony Brook, and Sam wasn't sure, and he was maybe even a little unsure about getting in, but he had to trust me at that time, and this time it was my turn to trust him. I am still having to trust him a little...I have not felt anything bad about Bend, it is just another big change, and for probably a longer time in our lives that I have a lot of questions that simply can't be answered, because they don't have an answer right now. 

We have a start date, but it is quite a bit later, because of how long it takes to get licensing and certification done. Sam began these processes the week we got home from Oregon, so we already have a jump start, and hopefully it won't take that long. They are also looking to start him at the MA position just get him in, and learn the ropes while we wait for the licensing to go through. 

So there it is. We have chosen the job, and the place. A whole new adventure coming our way for that I am certain.

There Goes my Baby- Trisha Yearwood

Except for slightly less dramatic. So I just felt like I should at least say something about my car. We sold it yesterday. I have had it for 10 years!! That is a long time. It lasted just as long as we needed it to last-the little trooper. It has caused us some headaches, of course, it is a car, but I really think it was a good car overall. I was thinking this morning, wondering what the new owner was going to do with it. You see, the car's transmission was going out, it hasn't felt the coolness of air conditioning for probably more than 3 years, and it doesn't go in reverse anymore. (That was a new one) So, I hoped they would fix it's ailments and drive it some more, or would they sell it for parts?...I think pregnancy lately has made me hypersensitive, I was upset yesterday that Sam was going to have to turn down jobs that the people were so nice at, I was sad after they left with the car, the other night I started crying explaining the book I am currently reading to Sam (and Sam really loves that.) So, thanks for hanging out with me for 10 years, and getting me from A thru Zed.

Awesome Oregon

So the whole family got to go with Sam to a couple interviews in Oregon. We went there in  hopes of a job, obviously, but it was also very nice to be together with our little family. Despite what it entails traveling with kids it didn't feel that stressful. The boys were very good. They were good on the plane rides, and throughout some of the long car rides, going from different hotels, setting up our new "house", and they rolled with the punches every step of the way. We had our first interview in Bend. Bend, Oregon apparently is the place to be. So we were told be everyone we came across while we were there. People just loved living there, and would express just how happy they were there whenever they got the chance, which was cool. People who love the place they live generally take care of it. There was river that people would float down, there were waterfalls and short little hikes easy enough for kids, every body had a bike whether it was a nice road bike (which Sam can define the "nice" part) or just a little bike with a basket attached to it-people would be riding a long. There seemed to be a lot to do in this little place, and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. We are crossing our fingers still to hear something from Bend.

The second one was in Hermiston, and as my friend kindly put it- it sounds like STD. Nice. Though it did not appeal to us in the same ways, the group there was great. They were not interested in playing the "game" of business-they liked Sam- so they offered him a job the next day after having dinner with them. We still have time to make our decision, and we should hear from a couple more within a few days. 

It will be new, again, but hopefully good. It is hard for me, because as I have done this before moving to New York, and it was so wonderful in New York I am afraid to be let down. I am not going into to anything thinking I will be let down, however, I am also not going into it thinking it will be the same either- perhaps it could also be wonderful in a different way. I have to envision myself there with a new baby, hoping my boys will make friends, hoping I will make friends, and hoping it will strengthen our family. I will update as we make our decision. 

Splash pad in Hermiston

Fish Hatchery 

Funny Brothers