The Big Decision

Well, we've been wanting to create a blog for several months, and we're finally getting around to it. This is a new experience, so forgive us for faking our way through this as we figure out all the details of this new adventure in staying connected to friends and family.

We have a reason to want to get this blog going - our family is embarking on a new adventure this summer. I've (Kelly) accepted a position in finance at Bethany College in Hepburn, Saskatchewan, so we'll be moving before the school year starts this fall. It's about 30 minutes north of Saskatoon, and right now we're thinking we'll live in Hepburn, although that remains to be seen.
I'm posting this literally hours after accepting the job, so there is a lot more unknown than known at this point, but one thing we're sure about is that this is a good direction for our family - but we also recognize all that we're leaving behind: a wonderful, close knit extended family, great schools for our kids, an amazing church family, great jobs, friends that we treasure, a great house in a community that we love... the list goes on and on.

Here is some of what we know we're gaining: an experience that will strengthen our family - together and as individuals, an opportunity for Brendan to (finally!) pursue that post secondary education he's always wanted to, a chance to work in a Christian setting where community, leadership, and service are the emphasis... this list goes on and on too!

We're planning to record some of the adventure here, so come back and visit often. We'll all be posting, so you never know what you'll get! Once I figure out how to load photos, we'll put some up ... in the meantime, does anyone know someone who is looking for a cozy little house in Winnipeg's beautiful inner city?!?!? Quick possession available!