Changes They Are A Coming

I think you can probably judge my stress level by how often I post something in my blog. It's been awhile since I last wrote something, which directly relates to how much stuff is going on in my life right now. So this entry is just going to serve as a brief reader's digest update of what's goin on.

First off, my grandfather passed away a few weeks ago. This hit me pretty hard because he was a man that I greatly respected. He was a man of conviction. He served his country, worked hard, loved his family, and loved God. We had lost touch over the years, but it never lessened my feelings for him. I went up to Colville to help my mom with anything she needed in handling the estate, and she also wanted me to see if there was anything left that Kristie and I could use. After a few off color jokes by my brother and I about how we were looting the house like Katrina victims, we took home some tables that we could use in our front room. Which up until this point I have called the fireplace room, because there is nothing else in it.

After that it was time to drive down to California to visit my grandmother and cousins. We stayed down in California for a few days, and I was happy the Hailee got to spend some good time with her great grandmother. We also were able to see Paula, Bonnie, and Yvonne, which was really nice. Next time we go down I'll need to actually try and plan the trip so we can be sure to see everyone.

Work was still hectic during all this. We were supposed to be getting a release out, and it was held up due to some last minute defects. Anyone who knows me knows that this was stressing me out immensly. Thankfully things seemed to go ok, and the relese finally was delivered.

To top it all off, while I'm driving down to California, I received an official offer from GE to come work for them. Kristie and I sort of knew this might be coming, and I had decided to take it, depending on what the official offer ended up being. The offer is actually slightly less than I am making now, but it's close enough that I think we'll be ok. And I think it's a real good opportunity for me.

So as I write this... I'm nervous and anxious to start a new job. It's never an easy thing to leave a job you've been at for almost 8 years. I've grown pretty comfortable at my position here at Mentor, but I think this will be a change for the best.