A big change

For the last two years, Brett has worked a very demanding job that involved lots of travel. I haven't talked about it too much here because whenever I did I always felt afterwards that I was just complaining. However, it was difficult having him frequently gone in the evenings and overnight, sometimes (though not recently) gone for two weeks at a time. He would work so hard that when he was home he was either sick, exhausted, or had more work that needed to be done on his computer. I was a bit concerned about how I would handle all of this and a newborn but figured the best plan was to take it one day at a time. 

Then a few weeks ago he was talking to an old friend at church and the end result of that conversation was that he was offered a job! He will be working with security systems at the CDC, which is about a 40 min. commute. The best part is....he will be home every night!! Of course, the old job with all its difficulties had its definite perks which we are sad to be losing. The challenging situations and travel which exhausted us was also frequently exciting for Brett and he will certainly miss it. The next couple weeks will probably involve something of a withdrawal and be a big adjustment for all of us, but we are excited about the change! 

I am so thankful to have a husband who is willing to sacrifice for the good of his family. Because I know this is a sacrifice for him. Instead of sitting in the Delta lounge getting free drinks, getting patted on the back by customers who adore him, having the opportunity to travel around the Southeast, facing challenging problems that change on a daily basis and eating at really nice restaurants with co-workers that have become his friends, he will be working in the same building every day, driving his old truck, and coming home at the same time every day to hungry children and a tired wife. He came to this decision entirely on his own (of course we talked about it but I didn't pressure him one way or the other) and I respect him for it. 

Now we will have more moments like these...just playing together in the back yard.