Endless Possibilities

I added 1,500 words or so to my new story yesterday, bringing my total to 6,845 words. I also came up with a basic storyline. I need to come up with some backstory, and plan to work on that some today, as well as the story itself.

Jeff and I spent a lot of time talking about possibilities this morning. I told him I'd like to make a plan for when we will move back to New England. I told him I don't mind living here for another five years if I know we're working toward moving back east. He said he would be fine with moving back there if we can find opportunities there. I'm pretty sure New York has a lot of greenhouses. I know Michigan has a lot, and I told him I'd be fine with moving there for a few years if we can save up to move to New England. He knows how badly I want to move back there, and he's willing to look into possible opportunities in that area. That makes me feel really, really good. :)

It's Jeff's weekend now, and he's out mowing the lawn with his new lawn mower. :) The doggie is laying on the floor mostly under the bed...well, she was, but now she's on the bed. She's too cute! :D I'll be writing, brainstorming, and job hunting. :) I also need to try to get a hold of my friend in Vermont so I can let her know what's going on.

And on that note, I'd better get busy.

Have an awesome day!

Lois

Deja Vu...Sort Of

Some of you will remember how the old greenhouse Jeff used to work at closed down. He got a job offer and we moved down here. Well, it's happened again...at least the closing greenhouse part. He got the news yesterday. There's a chance someone could buy it out, but even if he keeps his job, there's a good chance he'll have to take a pay cut. So, we're back in the situation we were in three years ago. He has a job through June and into July, but he doesn't know how far into July.

I told him this could be a great opportunity. I have family here, but we rarely see them, so there's really nothing keeping us here except the house. If we can sell it and move back to Joplin, that would be awesome. We could help Eric and Chelsey get settled up there, and we could start moving toward a future move to the northeast.

Prayers and good wishes would be greatly appreciated during this time of transition. Naturally, Jeff's worried, but I remain hopeful. I like Joplin better than here, and would love to move back and start really working for the future.

One thing I don't like, though, is that I'll likely have to find a job. That will mean much less time for writing and whatever other creative things I want to do. I may stop altogether, just because a job can take all the steam out of a person...depending on the job. I'm hoping it won't come to that, but only time will tell.

I look forward to seeing what the future holds. I feel at peace about the whole situation, and am praying that Jeff will feel it too.

Have a great day!

Lois