Some of you might not have known, but Mike was offered a General Manager position at a hotel in East Lansing. Somewhere between the "I do" and the tequila in Mexico on our honeymoon, we found time to really think about what this job would do for us. The biggest perk would be that it would move us back to Michigan where we could be closer to friends and family. Unfortunately, that was really the only perk. It weighed heavily on both of us but in the end we decided to let it pass us by. The day after we returned from our honeymoon, Mike had to make the phone call and turn down the offer. It wasn't easy for him beause it was a blessing to even have the opportunity - he'd been applying for new jobs all fall, winter, and spring and this was the first real bite. But it didn't feel right for us as a new family. We were sure that bigger and better offers would find us again - and that they did. The day after Mike turned down the East Lansing job offer, he received a call from his boss saying that he really wanted Mike to consider a job opportunity in Kenner, Louisiana - just outside New Orleans. It didn't take us long to decide that this is the reason why we turned down the East Lansing job. Not only will it open a lot of doors for him, but the teaching opportunites seem to be more abundant for me. Mike will move in as little as two weeks and likely live in the hotel that he'll be taking over until we find a home. I'll stay in Jackson with Simon and make the three-hour commute as often as I can. We are both very excited about this move - we've always wanted to live in a lot different places before we settle down in one spot to raise a family. It is our hope that all of our friends feel welcome to come visit whenever they want.. I promise we're good hosts.. :)
