The Journey

The journey, back in February we made a family decision that we would move to Louisville, KY. We made the decision based on what we thought would be a great opportunity for me to run a remote site as Vice President of Operations. Rich wasn't very happy in his job and this was a chance for an exciting change. Rich began to look for a job in the area but didn't have any luck and though Bekah was very supportive, as time continued to pass, the thought of moving and leaving her friends and everything she knew behind was just too much to think about. Overall, things just didn't transpire as we thought...After a conversation with my boss, I decided I would not stay and return to Orlando once a replacement had been found. All of this has been an emotional roller coaster. It has been very difficult to be away from Bekah and Rich every weekday, I can't wait to be home full time. On the other hand, I really am enjoying my team here in Jeffersonville and will miss them very much. I am proud of the work that we are doing here and it will be very difficult to let it go and watch someone else take over.
The good news is I still have a job and I will be doing work that will keep me engaged with the programs and people I have enjoyed working with. The journey has been rewarding and difficult at the same time. I don't regret taking the chance, I am glad I did it and I have learned so much! My replacement starts September 1st. Tomorrow I am telling my team and my clients. This will be very hard to do. I know it is the right decision... but a very difficult one. This picture is of Bekah in Jeffersonville, IN. right across the Ohio River from Louisville, KY. This was taken during Thunder Over Louisville.

WOW I'M 40!

On August 16th, 2008, I turned 40 years old! Wow! I don't feel bad about it... hell it is quite young really! Of course, I wish I was in better shape, blah, blah, blah, but overall, I am feeling pretty good about it. I did decide to use this milestone to visit the good Doctor. Well the visit could have been better, could have been worse. The solution is simple (yea right! If it was so simple I would have already been doing it!) eat better, exercise and take medication. Is that all? No big deal, only been trying to do those things for 40 freakin years. Ha! So, I am not going to freak out about it, I will try however to get in shape. I would like to be around a little longer. I have a good life, a wonderful family and great friends, it makes turning 40 easy. Looking forward to the next 40!

Summer Fun!

Congrats Kosiewski Family

Good morning. We are back from a wonderful vacation to Louisville and Chicago. But more on that later, today I want to talk about our friends The Kosiewski's. Fred, Amy, Katie and Lauren. They are a beautiful family, inside and out. I wanted to write about them in my blog today because Katie, Fred and Amy's oldest daughter is graduating from Florida State University today with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. Rich and I have known Katie since she was born. We are proud to call Katie (and Lauren) our nieces and Rich's God Daughter. Fred and Rich went to High School together and became best friends. I went to High School with Fred's "little" sister Lisa. Fred met Amy while at work (Disney) they fell in love, got married and had Katie 22 years ago! 8 years later, Lauren was born! Rich was still Fred's friend, I was still Lisa's friend and that is how Rich and I got together and how the entire group stayed together as friends. We are very blessed to have a wonderful core group of friends that we consider family. So today we celebrate Fred, Amy, Katie and Lauren.
Fred and Amy, you are truly wonderful parents, always there for your children, involved, interested, having a sense of humor, loving, caring, and always teaching! You set an amazing example for Katie and Lauren, strong work ethic, a balanced home, propensity for experiencing new things, taking risks, loving each other, caring for others, and enjoying life to it's fullest. Congratulations on Katie's graduation from FSU, because of your guidance, your love, and encouragement, (and $$ :)) your daughter is a college graduate! Congratulations! Of course, our congratulations also go out to Katie for sticking with it and accomplishing this huge goal!
Way to Go!
...and to Lauren, for putting up with your sister, Mom and Dad... I know you are bringing them all up right! We are proud of you, your strive to be the best and to do well in school! We love you all!