I can't believe it's already been 3 months since my last post. So here's what's been going on around here.....
Two weeks before Christmas, Chris was laid off from his Orem job. This came as quite a shock. He has worked there for nearly 5 years and the owner has offered to sell to him numerous times. This was quite devastating, as this job was keeping our own office in SLC afloat. Due to patient obligations, Chris had to work through January. Nothing's more fun that going to a job that doesn't want you there. Ironically, this was a blessing in disguise. We had decided to start looking out of state and move during 2010. Losing this income made it a necessity rather than optional.
We learned through a miraculous revelation that it was time to finally have child #4. I always thought and required a personal visit from on High to get me pregnant again. We made the necessary arrangements (i.e. Secondary Insurance/"Maternity" Insurance) in January. This required us to wait until March to be in effect for the birth of the child. Well, that wasn't good enough for the Man Upstairs and I was pregnant the end of January. Knowing full well how to physically get pregnant, we have no idea how this happened! Definitely "meant" to happen in a timely manner. I have been VERY sick. I usually start feeling better about the 2nd trimester, so here's hoping all be good to go in April. The baby is due in Mid October and our kids are SUPER excited. They've already started throwing out names, most of which are related to Star Wars.
Since, Chris has found a wonderful opportunity in Eugene, OR. He has been guaranteed a minimum salary for the first 6 months which he is expected to exceed in only 4 months time. He would be working in a large practice with multiple colleagues and inherit over 2400 patients from a previous associate. He will also be "marketed" as a Spanish Speaking dentist to serve the ever growing Latin population. I know...Latin and Oregon don't really seem to go together, but apparently there is a great need. As we continue to negotiate this job, things just keep looking better and better. We are asking ourselves, "Why wouldn't we do this?"
To top everything off, I've been asked to speak in Stake Conference on Sunday. Man or Man! I'm grateful for the heads up, but I've been so sick the last few days, I've done nothing. As a youth, I was called upon from the congregation to share my testimony in Stake Conference. So to my local friends: don't expect great things.
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Wow, I am so excited for you. I am sorry you are sick, but so excited you get to have another little baby.
I am so excited at the prospect of being neighbors. You'll have to keep me updated on your plans.
You will be awesome in Stake Conference. Good luck and as your kids would say, "May the force be with you."
That's a lot going on!
When is the move date? Maybe you mentioned it but it takes a lot of energy for me to click the "back" button right now.
No moving date yet. Chris still hasn't "accepted" the position. He also still needs to obtain Licensure to practice in OR which will take awhile.
oh- that's right.
Dumb laws with their medical license requirements and such...
Wow, Christi! There's been a lot happening with you guys!
I'm bummed about the job loss but happy there's a solid prospect (though sad to think of you guys moving so far away)!
The pregnancy is so exciting!
Speaking in Stake Conference, not so much... but good luck! I wish I was there to hear it.
We will be sad to lose you guys, but happy for your new opportunities and new addition! You are the best! (if it's a boy, my vote is for yoda).
As you know we are moving to, so im right there with you. BUT im not with you on the pregnant thing. Thank gosh! Im sorry you have been sick though. Least you know its for a good cause. Lots of my BFF from collage are from Oregon. Mainly Eugene, Portland, and Corvalis. You will all love it there. :)
congrats! it sounds like everything is working out just how it is supposed too :)
We just moved last week and it's a huge pain. Jill is also pregnant so we feel your pain. Moves are sooo hard. God Bless and good luck with these life decisions.
So many exciting things going on! I will be sad to see you move, but so happy for your family!!
I'm SO glad you posted this, I didn't know what was up. All these twists and turns, I still remember when you said, "Why would you ever move" with that great backyard you have there. Eugene will be a great place for you guys, I am sure. I had my surprise #5 when I wasn't expecting it either. Honestly, I feel there are great things in store for you so hope you get better soon, so you can see that too. I always HATE, HATE being sick. Good luck with the talk...someone's obviously been thinking you're up to it, and you'll have a lot to share with all the personal experiences you've had lately. Someone must need to hear what you have to say.
Congrats!! I'm happy that I'm just ending the "pregnant sick" thing, and I'm sorry that you're just beginning it.
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